melin Assistant Headwear Designer
About The Position
At melin we believe that with more thought, time and care invested into how we make our products that we can actually extend the life of our hats and the adventures we take them on. We are looking to expand our internal family and are seeking one incredible human, capable of excellence in a fast-paced work environment and eager to join an elite, yet small team of “A players”. We are looking for a proactive Assistant Designer to join our team and help shape the future of melin headwear. Working hand-in-hand with our Senior Designers, you will touch every part of the design process: from identifying the next big trend to attending fittings and refining garment construction. Your goal is simple: ensure our design team stays organized, our tech packs stay flawless, and our product remains the best in the world. If you have a passion for technical design and a "sense of urgency" DNA, you’ll fit right in.
Requirements
- Bachelor or Associate degree in Fashion Design
- Two or more years of relevant work experience, in the active and casual apparel space
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Google Sheets, and Google Docs
- Self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills
- Strong sense of creativity and sketching skills in Adobe Illustrator
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks/projects, and work well as a team
- Strong knowledge of garment construction
Nice To Haves
- Some graphic/textile art experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Work directly with the Senior Designer to assist in all areas of design and product development for the hat category
- Assist in lab dips and print strike off comments
- Update seasonal tracker with changes and color approvals
- Research and identify trends relevant for melin
- Find fabric, trim, and print inspiration
- Sketch new designs under the Senior Designer’s direction
- Create similar repeat patterns and graphics, tech packs, and construction pages to hand-off to tech team
- Update tech packs and line sheets with changes
- Set up color palettes in Adobe Illustrator
- Set up print/art files
- Maintain and organize submits and approvals in seasonal binders
- Assist in print creation and recoloring
- Attend all fittings and take detailed notes
- Complete tasks with a sense of urgency and meet deadlines
Benefits
- Complimentary meals provided 3x weekly
- Generous product gift program and all brand discounts
- Growth opportunities within the Archipelago family of brands: melin, OluKai, Kaenon, Roark
- Company bonus program
- 5 year and 10 year Milestone Anniversary travel gifts
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
- Company paid life insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
- 401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines
- 15 Days of PTO accrued annually, plus one additional day of PTO every year on your anniversary, and 3 Floating Holidays per year
- Paid beach and giveback days, bi-annual team building events and other in-person celebrations
- Work with talented and great people who share a love of melin
- Dog friendly office
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
