Product Development and Design Assistant
About The Position
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community! Meijer Rewards Weekly pay Scheduling flexibility Paid parental leave Paid education assistance Team member discount Development programs for advancement and career growth Please review the job profile below and apply today! The PD & Design Assistant supports the Product Development & Design – Home Textiles team by contributing to the creation, development and execution of each season’s Own Brand assortments from initial concept through to production.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education).
- 3-5 years of experience in Apparel Fashion Design or Apparel Product Development.
- Proficiency Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Keen eye for color, trend, detail and construction.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to analyze, interpret & apply market/ trend info.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams.
- Basic industry knowledge of design, garment construction and textiles.
Responsibilities
- Assist Product Development & Design Manager in research and design for Home Textiles product and artwork trends.
- Create unique print and pattern artwork across multiple Own Brand product lines.
- Conduct comprehensive research to continuously identify and analyze market trends, translating these insights into compelling design concepts.
- Aid in the creation of Style CADs for assortment presentation purposes.
- Review lab dips, product submits, prototypes and sign-off on artwork strike-offs and handlooms for layout and execution.
- Assist with the preparation of seasonal presentation boards for milestone meetings.
- Sketch designs in Illustrator and communicate construction details.
- Prepare PLM packages and Assortment Line Sheets, update as needed.
- Maintain organized sample and submit files.
- Participate in product reviews.
- Assist in any related communication to cross-functional partners.
Benefits
- Meijer Rewards
- Weekly pay
- Scheduling flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Team member discount
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
