Associate Designer, Sweaters (Chico's)

KnitWell Group•Fort Myers, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1983 in a small Sanibel Island boutique filled with artfully stylish pieces, Chico’s has evolved to inspire accomplished women to embrace and express their individuality through effortless chic and unique styles. We’re dedicated to making women feel confident and beautiful. Build your career with a team that empowers you. This position is responsible for creating and developing product for assigned category or categories from start to finish, as well as support the design team to execute the seasonal concept direction, line plan style development, adhering to margin requirements, and timely completion of product.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Design is required
3+ years of experience in the apparel design industry, preferably contemporary market
Outstanding sketching and presentation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external partners
Past experience in business/design with solid understanding of details and trim
Excellent silhouette and trend forecasting ability
Strong sense and passion for print, pattern and details that make the brand and product unique
Affinity for working in a team environment
Computer proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and Word

Nice To Haves

InDesign and Micrographx experience preferred
Solid understanding of Fit, fabrics, finishes and construction a plus
The ability to create or visualize an idea and produce a design by hand or using CAD a plus

Responsibilities

Supports design team in creating the product collections at the beginning of each season.
Creates new silhouettes for categories within the collections.
Prepares development creative packages under direction of the senior designer and/or designer.
Supports in managing multiple seasons at different stages of development, while understanding the development calendar and ensuring teams are adhering to the T&A.
Creates assortment relevant to brand positioning.
Prepares design tech packs.
Demonstrates the ability to translate design to/for the customer.
Prepares for seasonal product review meetings.
Shops monthly to compile market research to gain understanding of brand and stays abreast of trends both directional and at a retail level, including, but not limited to brick & mortar and online research.
May attend development fit sessions.
May create artwork for embellishments, plaid and stripes, and mock-up projects.
Other duties as assigned.
This position may be found in multiple brands. Some duties may vary from brand to brand.