Assistant Designer

Overview

About PHOENIX
PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide.
About Express
Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Since its launch in 1980, the brand has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style. Express ensures you look and feel your best, wherever life takes you. The Company operates over 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.comonline

store and the Express mobile app.
About Bonobos
Our Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect-fit risks through our innovative retail model and personalized experience. Launched online in 2007 with its signature line of chinos, Bonobos now offers a variety of styles available to order online and to try on at any one of our 50 Guideshop locations and at  Our Guide shops are in-real-life stores that deliver one-on-one service and expert fit advice.

Don't think traditional retail, Bonobos is something you haven't seen before.

New York Office

POSITION OVERVIEW

This role is responsible for supporting the designer and the design process in all of its facets, including sketching, creating and updating detailed tech packs, updating Decks, taking detailed notes during fittings, and communicating clearly with cross functional partners and design manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in research and development of seasonal trends (Runway, Magazines, Style blogs, etc.)

• Assists in shopping retail and designer markets to seek new & innovative ideas

• Assists in product development at all stages under guidance of Designer

• Assists and supports the Designer in sketching & developing to the assigned product category

• Creates Design development tech pack components accurately. Modifies and updates information as necessary throughout the development cycle

• Participate and attend all fittings until approved fit. Take detailed notes and follow up as needed

• Maintain all current design information: color, prints, trims, reference tears, etc.

• Help maintain organizational support to the team. Document and preserve all illustrations, design layouts, and design development information for future reference

• Prepare line and presentation materials for weekly and milestone meetings: line sheets, print boards, fabric boards, sketch boards, research boards, and garment samples.
  
  Organize after milestone meetings

• Provide support to Sr. Designer/Designer during design-driven meetings—take accurate notes, help dress model, provide tech pack details as needed

• Communicate(s) on a daily basis with cross-functional teams & overseas offices to assist in workload and deliverables

• Work with the greater design team in other categories to support larger design direction goals & objectives

• Adheres to seasonal time and action calendar to meet all deliverables

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design

• Experience:
  
  0 – 3 years

• Eye for the brand. Excellent design and sketching skills. Strong fashion and creative ability. Keen trend awareness

• Strong organizational skills & ability to manage multiple tasks

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work well with multiple team members:
  Positive Team player attitude

• Sense of accountability and strong work ethic

• Punctuality & dependable attendance

• Proficiency in:
  WebPDM, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Google

CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Internship in Fashion Design

• Excellent collaboration skills and organization skills

• Punctual and responsible

• Great communication skills are a must

Benefits and Compensation:

PHOENIX offers a range of benefits to help protect full-time associate’s health and long-term financial security including:

• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match
• Merchandise discount
• Paid Time Off
• Parental leave for new moms and dads

For part-time associates, PHOENIX is partnering with LIG Solutions to help associates obtain individual insurance coverage that best fits their needs and…