Assistant Designer - Dresses & Skirts

Job Number: 21628

Position Title: Designer

External Description:

The Assistant Designer for Dresses & Skirts supports the creation and development of the product categories into a marketable product line.

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 starting salary range is $50,000 - $55,000. 

What You’ll Do:

• Participate in all stages of seasonal category product development.
• Consistently shop the marketplace (locally and through the web) to provide innovative ideas for category.
• Strong understanding of Talbots customer -- ability to present ideas through sketching, presentation boards and details that translate and reflect brand identity.
• Execute tech packs, utilizing Adobe Illustrator for flat and technical sketches, prepares pitch and trim sheets under supervision of the Sr. Designer.
• Partner with manager and cross-functional teams (Product Development, Sourcing, Technical Design, Research + Development and Merchandising) to ensure all phases of goal development from initial design to final product are being met.
• Assist with fittings, keeps details notes and provides input/feedback as necessary.
• Complete and maintain paperwork process for department, including the preparation and updates of sketches and product specifications.
• Responsible for achieving all calendar deadlines for Design.
• Manage and maintain trim and development library.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Design preferred
• Minimum 1+ year(s) experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and Illustrator is a must
• Working experience using MS Teams, a plus
• Experience working in PLM, a plus
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Key attention to detail and ability to be organized
• Ability to initiate, anticipate needs and manage up
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to multitask and problem solve
• Team player who enjoys a collaborative work environment

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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