Junior Designer, Apparel

Junior Designer, Apparel

Location: Plano, TX

Pay: $20-23.40/hour

Schedule: Hybrid - Full Time

Duration: 3 Months, potential to extend

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1-2 years of experience
• Strong sketching skills with the ability to sketch quickly in Illustrator
• Must demonstrate proficiency in CAD, Photoshop, & Illustrator
• Must have ability to be flexible, multi-task and shift priorities
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Experience using PLM is a plus
• Understanding of the youth market and customer
• Travel may be required, based on business needs
• Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position

• Create sketches of styles in development
• Maintain logs for sample tracking and update CBS sheets
• Maintain seasonal collection boards and walls
• Execute organized, accurate technical packages
• Create and update flat technical sketches for design tech packs
• Develop strong working relationships with cross functional team members (Merchandising, Production and Graphics) through communication and problem solving
• Create and update seasonal assortment sheet
• Maintain awareness of current selling information as well as market trends and conditions
• Understand the basics of the production process as it relates to the classification
• Maintain awareness of corporate calendar and help supervisor manage deadlines
• Attend and participate in fit sessions. Take detailed notes and follow up as needed
• Assist in day to day responsibilities including filing/organizing, copying and updating development packages
• Assist in approving strike-offs, lab-dips and other development materials
• Shop the market on a regular basis for ideas and inspiration
• Prepare presentation materials for weekly and milestone meetings; garment samples, line sheets, CBS sheets
• Research and identify trends that are relevant to the Brands customer
• Create inspiration boards for seasonal trends

The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.

We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.