Assistant Designer, Apparel

Overview

Forever 21 is a fashion industry leader making the latest trends accessible to all while inspiring unique style and confidence. With a renewed focus on the customer experience, the brand offers high style designs and fashion basics with compelling values and a dynamic store environment. While driving innovation across e-commerce and digital to expand access and convenience, the brand continues to strengthen its positioning as today’s preferred destination for the fashionable consumer. Forever 21 is located in more than 540 locations globally and online, and we’re seeking passionate and creative people to join our Forever family.

The Apparel Assistant Designer will support the Design Team in all phases of the design process

Responsibilities

  • Development tech pack preparation: Product creation in PLM system, BOM chart completion with full fabric and trim details. Construction knowledge of Knits and Sweaters.
  • Proficient ability to translate design direction into vector flat sketches.
  • Recolor and update flat sketches as needed.
  • Daily maintenance and upkeep of physical & digital design boards.
  • Responsible for organizing and maintaining design files up to date.
  • Archiving seasonal linesheets for team’s future reference.
  • Organize and maintain fabric charts and sample libraries.
  • Logging of all design samples: Includes photographing samples & detailed spec measurements.
  • Actively participate and take detailed notes in meetings.
  • Assists with preparation of any product decks requested by SVP and Buying Team.

Qualifications

  • Must have a Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Fashion Apparel Design
  • Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Excel
  • Must have strong design aesthetic, color sense, and conceptual skills
  • Must be able to sketch by hand and create technical flats in illustrator
  • Basic garment construction & spec knowledge required
  • PLM knowledge a plus

The salary range for this position is $22.55 – $26.82 hourly. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to position offered and work experience.In addition to your salary, Forever 21, and its affiliated brands, offers a benefits package, including 401(k) plan, overtime pay, flexible work schedule and a generous employee discount program (all benefits are based on eligibility). Additional information regarding the benefits for this position can be found in the Benefits Guide that is available in our Human Resources Department.

Job Category
Design and UX
Job Type
Full Time/Permanent
Salary
USD 22.55 - 26.82 per hour
Country
United States
City
Los Angeles
Career Level
unspecified
Company
Forever 21
JOB SOURCE
https://corporate-forever21-sparcgroup.icims.com/jobs/61461/assistant-designer%2c-apparel/job