Design Assistant- Sweaters, Woman's Wholesale Apparel

Premier Brands Group Holdings•New York, NY

About The Position

The Kasper Group is an apparel industry leader, offering women wardrobe solutions for their wear-to-work and special occasion dressing needs. Driven by excellence and exceptional talent, The Kasper Group has remained a forerunner in fashion for over 30 years. We are committed to delivering iconic brands ( Kasper, Anne Klein, LeSuit, Kenneth Cole ), relevant fashions and trusted, quality products to our consumers. So be a part of the exceptional talent! We are currently seeking an Assistant Sweater designer. This role is responsible for the day-to-day organization and follows up of samples for various private label accounts. Contribute to sketching and tech pack creation.

Requirements

1 years’ experience preferred
Ability to draw patterns & color CAD are a MUST
Knowledge of knitwear
Minimum associate degree in Fashion or BA in related Science
Must know illustrator and Photoshop and PLM
Excel, Word, Outlook
Must be organized
Verbal and written communication skills required
Interpersonal skills
Must be a team player
This role requires a portfolios to be shown, please make sure your portfolio is attached to your resume

Responsibilities

Sketching in illustrator
Seasonal trend research
Coordinate with fabric vendors and factories for seasonal development
Maintain fabric library
Develop new trims
Create tech packs for seasonal development & confirmed production orders
Create presentation boards with fabric swatches
Collect, organize, steam and tag development samples & previously shipped samples
Present/pitch all samples to buyer along with sales team each season during market meetings
Maintain CAD Design boards with all jacket information for sells, costing, piece goods and production team
Review and Fit garments with Technical Designers & Patternmakers
Liaison between production/costing/fabric/tech teams