Design Assistant, Wholesale Apparel

PREMIER BRANDS GROUP HOLDINGS

Iconic by Nature, Exceptional by Design

Premier Brands Group Holdings, A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Design

Driven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading, global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women’s apparel, and jewelry.

Premier Brands Group is comprised of three distinct businesses that create top-tier brands for the discerning consumer. One Jeanswear Group designs and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label Jeanswear throughout North America.

An apparel industry leader for 30+ years, The Kasper Group has remained committed to excellence in offering iconic brands and relevant womenswear designs.

The Jewelry Group has a 20+ year legacy of developing, sourcing and selling elevated fashion jewelry pieces, with a design-centric point of view. Our legacy is rooted in our rich portfolio of the most covetable denim, apparel, jewelry and accessories brands in the world. Each respective group is Iconic by Nature and Exceptional by Design.

We are currently seeking an Assistant 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· 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

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· 1 years’ experience preferred

· 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

Salary Range: 50-55K *Actual base salary for this role within the above range will be based upon experience, qualifications and/or assigned unit.

We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicant swill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Premier Brands Group Holdings