Job Details We are hiring a Design Assistant with at least 1 year of experience in the bridal gown industry and a Degree in Fashion Design. To apply please send your resume to vanessa@peakperformancehr.com

Job Description Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist the Lead Designer to create wedding gowns.
•Liaison with Design team to create gown samples and gowns that meet needs and quality of the Designer.
• Responsible to complete work within assigned schedule given
• Assist with taking notes to facilitate the reproduction of those samples
• Ordering and receiving beading and fabrics for design department
• Document technical specs, templates and design files
• Document fabrics and beading samples for bridal collections
• Oversee beading pricelist and fabric calculator
• Communicate beading and fabric issues with suppliers
• Manage collection style board (communicate with NY)
• Oversee packing and shipping of documents and collection gowns
• Coordinate new season styles with production
• Assist with production related design approvals and issues
• Assist design team with training new hires for growth of design department
• Assist with note taking during fittings
• Custom orders beading follow up
• Adjusting beading artwork
• Contacting suppliers and beaders for new collection swatches

Qualifications and Skills:

• University / College degree in fashion design
• Excellent understanding of Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience with technical packages and templates
• In-depth knowledge of the clothing production process
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail
• Leadership qualities and desire for advancement
• Team Spirit
• Organizational skills
• Excellent ability to efficiently manage priorities
• Creativity and interest in fashion
• Desire to make excellent product
• Strong Work Ethic.

Requirements:

-Proof of the requested certifications
-Cover letter
-References attesting experience
-Letter of recommendation
-Link to web portfolio
-Highest level of education and name of the institution where it was completed