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Client Overview: Our client, a well-known beauty and skincare brand, is seeking a talented Senior Manager of Color and Artwork Development.

Role Overview: As the Senior Manager of Color and Artwork Development, you will be the point person responsible for the delivery of timely and cost efficient color and decoration of new product launches and maintenance of packaging business activities, including brand standards. You will work closely with external vendors and internal teams – Packaging Development, Product Development, Design, Project Management, Sourcing and Quality – to ensure we’re bringing the best customer experiences to life. This position requires a self-motivated professional who is strong in understanding and communicating design direction, while keeping supply chain and manufacturing impacts top of mind.

Senior Packaging Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Oversee the execution of Color Matching activities for all components.
• Drive C&A deliverables, team, and vendor adherence to key dates in accordance to the validated timelines
• Deep understanding of color and knowledge of how to assess color matching development on different materials
• Propose technical remedies, collaborating with a diverse team to enhance quality standards, minimize expenses, respect project complexity and minimize time to market
• Execute the packaging tasks for low complexity new projects
• Support press approvals as needed to make sure color and decoration is compliant to quality standards
• Ensure the aesthetic consistency of the brand across all packaging color and artwork touchpoints
• Complete risk analysis on decoration as part of packaging FMEA
• Full ownership of all brand packaging standards. Manage sample, standard, and range board approval between internal cross functional teams, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.

Senior Packaging Project Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging/Engineering or related field
• Minimum 6 years experience in package development
• Concentrated experience in the prestige beauty industry with proven development experience in color, fragrance, skin-care categories
• Proficient communication skills (written & verbal), to be able to communicate effectively with all levels of our organization and our suppliers
• Must be team oriented and able to create strong relationships with all cross functional partners
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to manage multiple complex projects in tandem
• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
• Some domestic and international travel may be required

24 Seven Talent

Senior Design Manager for educational facility construction projects in a school District.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple projects and teams of design professionals and other professionals through the grants application process and in developing sustainability projects and programs.
• Manages multiple projects with sustainability focus such as greening, emerging technologies and/or electrification.
• Supervises staff in developing informative, creative, and well-organized presentations and grant application materials related to sustainability and energy efficiency projects and programs.
• Oversees the planning and implementation of special events to increase the exposure of the district’s goals and objectives related to sustainability and making sure the District’s standards and guidelines meet both educational and building standard requirements.
• Organizes and participates in sustainability awareness campaigns.
• Collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies, service providers, non-profit and community organization in identifying funding and developing sustainability initiatives.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with external sustainability and greening focused organizations and partners.
• Works with other departments in preparing applications for prospective grant funding opportunities.
• Manages and updates the Sustainability Initiatives Unit website with input from the unit as needed.
• Assists in coordination and outreach for sustainability related educational programs.
• Organizes information, creates presentations, and makes presentations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years full time paid professional experience managing sustainability projects or managing sustainability programs.
• Three (3) years’ experience in facilities design and architecture is required
• LEED Certification is preferred

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Architecture or Marketing

Capstone, Inc.

ASSISTANT DESIGNER – ACCESSORIES

REPORTS TO: SR DESGINER – ACCESSORIES

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

PAY RANGE: $25.00 – $26.45/Hour

*compensation varies based on geography, skills, experience, and tenure

Summary

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another’s achievements, and most importantly support each other.

At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves “Partners.” With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.

Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit – one handshake at a time.

The Assistant Designer for Accessories is responsible for documenting all design work and communicating with factories overseas and domestically. This role will also support development in creating collateral materials such as tech packs, graphics, packaging, and line sheets for all accessory categories of exclusive brand merchandise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the design process for categories as assigned and present design options for review as assigned within the timeframe established by the seasonal calendar
• Assist in designing into targeted price-points, categories, and silhouettes taking into consideration margin goal requirements
• Ensure that all design, artwork, prints and materials for sourcing are sent in correct format with all correct information to suppliers
• Participate and prepare for Exclusive Brands milestone meetings
• Produce a thorough and complete tech package for every item designed in a timely manner while meeting standards completed by the due date seasonally
• Assist with the creation and management of presentation boards, line sheets, and tech packs including sketch, colorways, construction details, packaging, and complete bill of materials.
• Update/Edit all spec pack content as required for all assigned areas
• Maintain shared web folders of accessible image art, trim standards, and tech packs
• Track production of all proto samples and line freeze samples
• Partner with Sr. Designer to set up and update Work in Progress (WIP) spreadsheet
• Follow current branding guidelines and corporate branding standards
• Take on ownership of individual projects while working on collaborative projects
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Design
• Minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in a product development or design department
• Demonstrate illustrative skills through Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design
• PLM/WebPDM experience
• Must be extremely well organized, work well under pressure and be a strong problem solver
• Self-motivator with good initiative
• Experience meeting multiple deadlines
• Able to establish strong and lasting relationships with vendors and cross functional teams in order to foster an environment of partnership and trust

Competencies

• Professionalism
• Organization
• Versatility
• Communication
• Results-Oriented
• Initiative
• Innovation
• Optimistic

Boot Barn Benefits & Additional Compensation Opportunities

• Competitive hourly pay rate.
• Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
• Paid Time Off plan (sick and vacation).
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching.
• Work/life balance.
• Opportunities for growth at every level – we are opening 50+ new stores each year.

Physical Demands

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Partner to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Standing, walking and squatting less than fifty percent of the work shift.
• Required to lift, move and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports.
• Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with partners and customers.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms.

[ ] Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking

[ X ] Light: Office work, some lifting, bending, stooping or kneeling, walking

[ ] Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting

[ ] Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing

Work Environment

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that a partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The workspace is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance.
• Noise levels are considered moderate.

Boot Barn, Inc. reserves the right to make exceptions to modify or eliminate this document or its content. This document supersedes all previous policies, procedures or guidelines pertaining to this subject.

Our core value of community bands us together in supportive and inclusive ways to drive our collective success. Boot Barn provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military status, disability, as well as any other protected status under the law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – Boot Barn will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required by applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Boot Barn Store or Distribution Center or reach out to Human Resources at 1-949-453-4400, Option 5.

Boot Barn

Our client, a plus size women’s brand based in Los Angeles, California is looking for an Assistant Technical Designer to join their team for a 2-3 month contract! This role operates fully onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Measure and prep garments, review construction, attend fit sessions and prepare fit session notes.
• Review apparel construction and quality standards of samples when prepping for fit.
• Review grade and tolerance standards, when prepping fit comments.
• Organize block/fit database and fit samples.
• Log samples into fit log and working with PD to track samples.
• Assist with communication to vendors/factories.
• Provide administrative supports to Technical Design Team in daily design processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• Previous technical design experience is desirable.
• Previous retail or garment manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Adobe Illustrator, MS Word and Excel.
• Basic understanding of fit, balance, and garment construction, fabrics and fabric performance.

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers – which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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Opportunity Awaits.

Solomon Page

Company Overview:

Nulixir, an early-stage start-up, is a business-to-business (B2B) biotechnology company that develops, manufactures, and licenses intellectual property (IP) for smart nanocarriers, called nanovesicles, which optimize the performance of functional ingredients in food & beverage products. Nulixir is revolutionizing this space shaping the future of intelligent food and nutrition. This patented technology has applications across multiple verticals in food and beverage (e.g., nootropics, energy stimulants, vitamins, probiotics, protein, etc.).

Founded in 2019, the company brought together a team of CPG leaders, scientists, US attorneys, and nutritionists to overcome long-standing challenges in the Food and Beverage Industry. The firm’s founder has extensive experience in the development of nanocarriers for cancer therapeutics.

In the past-year, Nulixir sales have grown ~5x with strong interest from small, mid-size and large CPG companies to partner with Nulixir and incorporate the technology in their products. Nulixir boasts an impressive board of senior executives from companies like Pepsi, Danone, Paine, Schwartz Partners, etc. The company currently has 20+ employees with a stellar executive team who come from various backgrounds.

Position Overview:

Nulixir is looking for a highly qualified and experienced professional to lead Nulixir’s in-house packaging manufacturing operations. You will partner closely with Product Development, Sales, and Procurement functions to deliver premium quality product to our B2B customers in a timely and cost-efficient manner as well as continuously identify ways to improve our manufacturing operations as we scale-up over time.

You should be highly experienced in the Beverage manufacturing operations especially in bottling & packaging. The ideal candidate has immense intellectual curiosity, operations rigor, quality-focus mindset, metrics driven approach, and strong technical and quality control background. In this role, you will directly report to the Head of Operations.

In this important role, you will be responsible for:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of Nulixir’s only in-house beverage packaging operations located in Austin including developing a daily production plan and ensuring daily operations goals are realized
• Manage a growing team of Production Operators (10-15)
• Develop plans for all aspects of production including equipment purchases, staffing needs, work schedules, and material requirements
• Design, implement, and manage production forecasting, capacity planning, and production scheduling based on prioritization of different customer orders in partnership with Commercial team and ensure orders are met in a timely fashion
• Evaluate multiple scenarios during production planning for utilization of equipment and labor and ensure the right scenario is chosen along with robust back up plans
• Ensure a healthy and safe manufacturing environment for all employees in compliance with federal and state regulations
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain to plan packaging materials inventory to ensure timely availability for production
• Develop a thorough understanding of process flow and key controls of the manufacturing processes; use this knowledge along with daily observations of all areas of the operations facility to drive continuous improvement of throughput and yield
• Design and implement new manufacturing processes and procedures to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Establish a system to monitor all variable and fixed costs (e.g., raw material, labor, utilities, etc.) linked to manufacturing in partnership with Finance
• Design and implement SOPs providing production instruction for all formulations including make-to-stock and made-to-order runs
• Establish a metrics-driven performance management system across cost, service, safety, quality; provide weekly report on performance across established metrics
• Build a robust preventative maintenance plan for all manufacturing equipment and order new parts in timely fashion to minimize downtime driven by equipment issues
• Develop internal talent with effective coaching, feedback, and individual development plans and ensure multiple employees are trained across manufacturing process to drive consistency in manufacturing output and minimize dependency on individuals
• Create and implement critical role succession plans
• Devise strategy to scale up operations and add new lines
• Define quality standards (including both quality control and quality assurance) across our manufacturing (bench top to large scale) and setting up systems and processes to meet those standards
• Establish robust metrics-driven system to measure quality of each batch and develop processes to meet defined goals for these metrics (e.g., particle size, PH, etc.)
• Develop systems and capabilities to meet required regulatory and labeling requirements for customers
• Lead processes to obtain GMP, Organic, and other relevant certifications for Nulixir’s manufacturing facility
• Maintain relevant quality and regulatory certification on an annual basis

Relevant Job experiences, skills, and key requirements for this role:

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations with at least 2+ years of that experience in food & beverage, food B2B, or other industries with adjacent manufacturing processes
• Worked in a variety of manufacturing roles, including quality control, production, maintenance, purchasing, inventory management and logistics
• Any relevant certifications related to manufacturing operations and / or quality control preferred but not a requirement
• Experience leading end-to-end manufacturing operations for a single or multiple facilities
• Establishing new manufacturing systems, processes, and operations (e.g., experience in setting up new facilities)
• Overseeing key vendor and 3rd party relationships
• Strong experience in establishing and maintaining a world-class quality organization within food and beverage
• Training and knowledge of metrics and data-driven approach to managing performance and decision-making process to evaluate manufacturing performance across quality, safety, cost and service
• Experience with rapidly growing, fast paced businesses and / or start-up experience; need to have a good understanding of start-up culture and mentality
• Collaborative work style with colleagues across functions, partners, and external support resources to analyze and draw actionable conclusions that impact manufacturing operations and related costs
• Strong research, and data analysis skills with ability to connect the dots, draw insights and make recommendations.
• Ability to clearly communicate findings and to support conclusions and recommendations.
• Self-motivated, organized, and resilient – with ability to define goals, prioritize workplans and overcome obstacles.
• Experience in managing proprietary and confidential product portfolios with utmost discretion
• Comfortable working at both a strategic and tactical level
• Strong verbal and written communication and reporting skills
• Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems
• Entrepreneurial and self-starter
• Thrives in an ambiguous environment with limited datapoints
• Self-motivated, high energy and collaborative work style

Nulixirians’ Culture

We recruit, promote, and reward based off of our five core values:

• Sleeves Up – At Nulixir, we provide the autonomy and creativity needed to own your role, iterate where needed and drive impact on a massive scale.
• 100% Transparency – Nulixir is passionate about open feedback at all levels of the company. This allows us to fail fast, create in real time and build an open company culture.
• Be Defiantly Great – We are defiant, that’s in our lifeblood, we accomplish what other people think are impossible. Challenging the status quo is our lifeblood.
• Unconditional Empathy – Our customers are real people with real business needs, and we are here to listen and tackle accordingly. If we care and respect each other, there is no challenge we can’t overcome.
• Be the solution, not just the critic – take ownership and drive collaboration. We work together and we build together.

Nulixir Inc.

WHO WE ARE:

The Foundrae Collection is more than jewelry. The pieces are modern heirlooms, ones that allow the wearer to express something of themself to the world. The Foundrae collection is intended to become part of the wearer, a second skin, to be an expression of identity and of personal values.

The collection is founded on a lexicon of archetypal, mythological and classical symbols with the intention of inspiring the wearer to take the wisdom passed down through generations and apply that to one’s own life. Foundrae is a reminder, one we wear against our hearts or on our hands, of our capacity for change and growth. When you wear one of these pieces, you are announcing to yourself and to the world that everything you want and everything you want to be is already inside you – all you have to do is claim it.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Assistant Jewelry Designer

POSITION SCOPE: We are seeking an exceptional, talented and creative Assistant Jewelry Designer to work closely with our Vice President of Design as well as other departments to support the design process across our collection of fine jewelry, Vertu (our home collection) and packaging design. The designer and jewelry enthusiast we are looking for will have excellent CAD design skills, a strong attention to detail and a passion for the design process and thrives in an entrepreneurial, creative and fast paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

PRODUCT DESIGN- JEWELRY, VERTU, PACKAGING:

• Create and develop artwork based on design direction and seasonal concept.
• Create design specs with accurate details to sample execution
• Create and update Design Decks with most up-to-date information
• Review samples with design team and provide comments to workshop
• Work closely with Product Development for accurate sample execution
• Work with in-house jewelers and engravers to execute mock-up samples

CUSTOM PROGRAM:

• Manage custom artworks requests. Communicate clearly in timely manner to provide correct artwork for each request and track all revisions
• Create new custom style standard sheets for each launch

ENGRAVING PROGRAM:

• Establish and ensure consistent engraving standards
• Create new engraving styles and standards sheet for each launch

SAMPLE INVENTORY:

• Work with the team and participate in design inventory count.
• Organize, manage and track all design team samples accurately

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Jewelry Design, Accessories Design preferred
• Previous internships /experience working in jewelry design within fine jewelry
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign, Microsoft Office required
• Proficiency in Rhinoceros 3D & plug-in programs
• Strong understanding of 3-dimensional model construction and jewelry making process
• Technical knowledge of jewelry manufacturing and material knowledge
• Strong organization and communication skills.

The appointed candidate will be offered an annual salary between $58,000 – $68,000, an opportunity for a bonus, as well as, a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks and retirement plan.

Our Company’s values:

• We value people: we want each other to be the best versions of who we can be.
• We value our relationships with our employees, suppliers and community.
• We value diversity and promote inclusivity with our words, actions and images.
• We value professional development and personal growth.
• We value community service and philanthropy.
• We value and foster creativity and self-expression.
• We value work/life balance.
• We value accountability for ourselves and the collective and show integrity through all our interactions.
• We value storytelling and reading.

FOUNDRAE FINE JEWELRY

At Sullivan, a Design Director is part crafts-person, all visual thinker, with a healthy dose of strategist mixed in as well. You’re the type of person who has the creativity to inspire and the curiosity to be inspired. You are driven by ideas and seek different ways of bringing them to life. You understand the world of brand and can speak the language fluently. You know how to distill the basic essence of a company into a working identity. And can then collaborate with other members of the Creative, Strategy and Technology teams to bring the brand to life in the real world through a seamless experience that incorporates all media from print to online and everything in between.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 8 + years agency experience creating and presenting great design solutions
• Follow a design brief and brand identity standards
• Possess strong communication and presentation skills
• Relentlessly driven by big ideas and uncovering solutions
• Excellent composition, art direction, layout and typography skills
• Relevant design degree or diploma (and a strong portfolio and experience are key)

Sullivan

Job Description:

This position includes robust design training under the direction of a Design Mentor for future advancement to design positions. The Assistant Designer will be responsible for design based on skill level and department needs. This position requires close collaborative partnerships with Technical Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Production.

Responsibilities:

Design Team Assistance: Responsible for setting up, and maintaining product and fabric information in the Product Lifecycle Management System and other spreadsheets. Supports team members by running reports and tracking styles through the Design and Product Development departments. Assists Senior Designers and design team with special projects and daily tasks to meet design deadlines. Attends all design related meetings and assist with preparation, note taking, and organization. Trend and Market Knowledge: Under the direction of the Director of Design, selective research projects and trend/event recaps to identify new trends, fabrics, accessories, and techniques. Attends local dance recitals and competitions to analyze current dance trends. Training and learning about the Weissman customer, brands, and competitive landscape.

Technical Skills:

Creates technical flats for design team members. Fits prototypes with Design Mentor and Technical Design partners to maintain the intended design aesthetic. Fits photo samples for photo shoots after completing fit training with technical designers. Communication: Displays a high level of communication and presentation skills. Uses sound judgement; holds self and others accountable for their commitments and conduct. Business Analytics: Analyzes sales and assortment along with competitor’s assortments, pricing, and catalog/web presentations. Quality: Collaboratively works with Product Development team to ensure that all products meet or exceed the customer’s needs and expectations. Design: Based on skill set and department needs, works closely with a Design Mentor for training in illustration, flat sketching, fitting, and communicating designs that successfully translate relevant industry trends to the customer. Training on Weissman customer knowledge and competitive landscape. Beginning and learning to deliver creative concepts that have commercial appeal, meet sales and margin targets and have a satisfactory sketch selection rate, survey score, and adoption rate.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design (or relevant field) or equivalent experience 1- 2+ years of professional experience in Apparel Design Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Strong illustration and CAD skills, strong fashion and color design aesthetic, and highly creative Understanding of garment construction, fit, finishes and industry resources Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud Strong work ethic and ability to multitask Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative team environment; flexible and adaptable to change

SUBMISSIONS WITHOUT PORTFOLIO, LINKS OR ATTACHMENTS, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

***Candidates must have tech packs in their portfolio and be detail oriented.

If you are interested, please respond with your updated resume and portfolio.

24 Seven Talent

Powerex is looking for a Design Engineering Manager

SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of this position will be to lead the engineering functions for the business unit at Powerex. This role will require gaining an in-depth understanding of the function and application of Powerex products in order to provide excellent support for the engineering team and their internal and external customers. Additional responsibilities will include developing and executing a strategic vision for the industrial business unit, measuring and improving engineering accuracy and throughput, and driving change for long term improvement.

WHO WE ARE:

Powerex is a growing company, but we pride ourselves on being lean and nimble. We have the capital resources of arguably the most successful company in the world – but we operate as an entrepreneurial start-up. Powerex manufactures industry-leading Compressors and Vacuum systems for many critical applications including Hospitals, Electric Vehicles (buses and Class 6 – 8 trucks), and Food & Beverage processing. We are seeking high potential people to join our team. You will be critical to ensure continued profitable growth of the company. Powerex is a part of the Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) family of companies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Lead, mentor, and manage the existing engineering team
• Lead team members in the following functions: product development, R&D, sustaining engineering, project engineering, and controls engineering
• Manage priorities and work levels, maintaining balance within the team
• Hire and train new top-level talent
• Mentor and develop team members
• Set departmental goals in line with company objectives
• Support ongoing customer needs in Distribution/OEM and Automotive segments
• Provide resources and technical support for Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales & Marketing
• Create and maintain NPD project list, and update stakeholders
• Monitor departmental and company finances, adjusting as necessary to meet company financial goals
• Maintain and improve business processes
• Effectively present team activities and strategies to the company executives

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline is required (BSME preferred)
• Minimum 5 years engineering management experience
• Experience managing a medium sized team
• Experience directly mentoring less experienced team members
• The ability to recruit and hire top talent
• Previous design and development experience in a product oriented environment
• Familiarity with phase gate NPD processes and automotive style quality methods (DFMEA, PPAP, etc.)
• The ability to collaborate with other functions and accomplish goals with ambiguous requirements
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to new challenges and shift priorities as needed
• The ability to create and maintain a positive and healthy work culture
• The skills to prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines
• Skills necessary to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Experience with root cause analysis preferred

WORK CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job in the Plant or Warehouse, the employee can be exposed to noise. The noise level is usually moderate but hearing protection may be required in designated areas.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee will use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and to use a computer keyboard with mouse for long periods of time. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds.

Light Travel is required as business needs dictate (10-15%)

Powerex

POSITION: Entry Level – Assistant Footwear Designer/Technical Designer

DEPARTMENT: Design

REPORTS TO: Senior Footwear Designer/Technical Designer

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Footwear Designer/Technical Designer will report to and work directly with the Senior Footwear Designer/Technical Designer and will be responsible for assisting in the ideation, creation and development of innovative, beautiful, and comfortable footwear that will help evolve and drive the Cult Gaia business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Senior Footwear Designer/Technical Designer in designing from concept to creation a full range of footwear.
• Assist Senior Footwear Designer/Technical Designer in researching and identify trend directions; trend/vintage shop, pull inspirational photos and review design concepts.
• Create and mount design boards for each season showcasing footwear inspiration, silhouettes, materials, colors, and sketches.
• Create and mount line sheets for each season; ensure accuracy of line sheets for every season throughout development process.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the line (silhouettes, materials, and design details) and is responsible for tracking changes/additions.
• Design according to brand aesthetic, new and inspiring concepts, emerging trends, seasonal story, sku plan and sales needs; ensure timely execution of product development calendar.
• Select and review raw materials and trims; ensure maintenance of library.
• Approve lab dips with product development team and ensure consistency with material and color standards.
• Assist Senior Footwear Designer/Technical Designer in translating design intent into product technical specifications so all information is clearly documented and communicated with factories, our product development, and our production teams.
• Create full-scale technical specs when necessary, using the latest Adobe Illustrator and CAD tools Illustrator plugin version to clarify proportions and shape; ensure accuracy of tech packs in Dropbox throughout development process.
• Follow up weekly with factories via email to ensure we receive development samples on time.
• Assist in reviewing development samples for corrections, including aesthetics, dimensions, hand feel, fit, functionality, comfort, and workmanship.
• Assist is creating detail charts once all initial protos have been reviewed, commented on and SMS is ready to be requested.
• Keep all Ai and pdf files organized and labeled properly in Dropbox.
• Maintain established standards, details (including hardware), and integrity of the product.
• Tag/label and organize all development samples by season.
• Help keep sample closet, archive closet, hardware, and material libraries clean and organized.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be in Los Angeles.
• Must be in the office 4 days a week.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accessories Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.
• 2-4 years’ work experience in design/technical design focused on footwear.
• Portfolio showcasing footwear design/technical design work.
• Ability to sketch freeform renderings as well as technical drawings.
• Tech savvy with strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; ability to CAD in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of the footwear design, technical design, and development process from inception through production.
• Intermediate knowledge of industry construction standards and manufacturing, including materials.
• Experience in concept creation and knowledge of fashion and market trends with an understanding of Cult Gaia product aesthetic, image, and quality.
• Keen attention to detail, initiative, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, fashion environment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and resourcefulness.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Humble, honest, flexible, and approachable.
• Positive, constructive, solution focused, hardworking team player; none of us are successful without the help and collaboration of our team members.

CULT GAIA