Associate Designer - Cut & Sew Knits

Job Number: 21275

Position Title: Designer

External Description:

The Associate Designer is responsible for the creation of original product design through vision and AI illustration of design concepts and artwork into clothing appropriate for our customer.

What We Offer:

• Growth! Here at Talbots our goal is to give you the opportunities to grow with us. Our Performance Feedback Program allows for healthy career conversations and goal setting throughout the year.
• Condensed Work Week! If we have no work obligations and have fulfilled our 40-hour week, our Life-Work balance approach allows for us to start our weekend at 1pm on Fridays.
• Complete Benefit Package! Our benefits kick off the first day of the month after your start date! Discover more about our full benefits package here. We have competitive time off, including paid time to volunteer within the community.
• Merchandise Discounts! Our associates receive 50% off Talbots and select Haven Well Within brand items. Additionally, you may also be eligible for discounts at the brands across KnitWell Group.

The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $70,000. 

What You’ll Do:

• Assist Senior Designer and VP Design in concept presentation and line building recaps, executing design ideas and Illustrator sketches
• Assist in executing deigns to the Conceptual Assortment Plan, while staying within pre-determined development ratios
• Assist in building Design presentation boards
• Research competitive market/trend and present ideas to Senior Designer
• Responsible for building technical packages to include detailed sketches, measurement specifications, BOM and hands off to Technical Design
• Maintains extensive knowledge of the line and is responsible for tracking and updating changes
• Creates trim sheets, pitch sheets, and original stripe and print placement layouts
• Build collaborative relationship with cross-functional partners, including Product Development, Merchandising, Technical Design, Fabric, Print, CAD, and Color teams
• Responsible for notetaking and recaps in fittings, and updating sketches based on changes
• Manage and maintain internal charts and libraries

Who You Are:

• Knowledge and experience at a level normally acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of related experience
• Independent, self-motivated, and detail oriented
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Must be highly organized
• Able to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced office environment
• Must be highly collaborative in a team environment
• Strong work ethic and follow-throug
• Strong computer skills especially Adobe Illustrator as well as Photoshop and Microsoft Office.
• Experience working in a PLM system
• Working experience using MS Teams a plus
• Experience working with graphics and/or embellishments a plus

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Company Profile:

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, the company is known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and  can enhance an already thriving culture.  With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a  full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

Talbots is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, or any other category protected by applicable law. Talbots is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process please contact recruiting@talbots.com. Talbots will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business.

PositionType_Description: Full Time

Location_formattedLocationLong: New York, New York US