Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

The Designer supports the Design Director in the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by contributing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process.

The job responsibilities and duties (but are not limited to):

· Research trends and bring in new ideas

· Work with Design Team to create tech packs, insuring designs accurately translate into development samples

· Must have a strong working knowledge of garment construction & fabrications

· Tech Pack Creation

· Ensure accuracy of product development recap, line sheets, & boards

· Sample receiving/logging

· Sample organizing, hanging, allocation

· Daily emails with our China team

· Ability to multitask and problem solve

· Forecasting of new trends

Job Requirements:

· Must have denim experience in juniors, missy & men

· Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop required

· Degree in Fashion Design

· Ability to be able to manage competing demands and meet deadlines

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

Please send resume with desired salary and latest portfolio

Ethik Brands

$65-75K

Digital Designer – Fashion

Heavy in digital. Fashion experience needed (Please see milled for our past examples of emails).We have lengthy emails so being able to visually tell a story is key. Be able to create gifs/motion. Video editing is a plus but not mandatory.

24 Seven Talent

Our client, a large apparel retailer based in San Francisco, is looking for an Assistant Designer to join their team for a 3-month contract. This role will work onsite Tuesday through Thursday and Monday and Friday remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare basic flat sketch designs
• Assist with basic specification of product
• Assists with color BOMs
• Attend fit sessions with manager; make revisions to sketch and design package as needed
• Assist in researching the local market
• Prepare technical packages and presentation boards
• Manage trimming supplies and work with Trim Department

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design
• 2+ years of experience
• Prior experience with wovens, tops, skirts and dresses, a plus!
• Basic product and fabric knowledge
• Basic understanding of garment construction
• Basic design and color sense
• Ability to perform basic flat sketches

If this description fits your background, apply today! #fashion

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.

Opportunity Awaits.

Solomon Page

Our Client, A Luxury Fashion House is looking for a HRBP Manager to join their team!

Responsibilities:

• Consult with managers about promotions and other job changes, performance improvement plans, and leaves of absences.
• Provide timely information and/or education for all levels of the organization on critical/emerging HR issues having potential impact to the business operations.
• Coach store management through performance counseling process and assist with writing of documentation.
• In partnership with the Manager of Talent Acquisition, devise and support the necessary recruitment and selection processes, either in-house or outsourced.
• Ensure that Job Descriptions are accurate and updated prior to commencement of recruitment drives.
• Prepare and present job offers, support negotiations and coach Store Managers on negotiations during offer stages.
• In partnership with Manager of Talent Acquisition, monitor and evaluate effectiveness of recruitment strategies.
• Update HR Coord & HRIS on all employee changes related to Admin & Reporting.
• Partner with HR Controlling during Budget Process (revisions, reports, etc).
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation to all employees.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 6-8 years HR experience and passion for the profession.
• Retail experience a must.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills to share management of HR Coordinator.
• Strong ER and Conflict Management skills; ability to provide practical guidance & solutions.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional environment.
• Ability to work successfully in an international environment.
• Extremely Detail oriented, highly organized.
• Prioritizes tasks effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong time management and follow through skills.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.
• Advanced computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Please submit your resume to apply.

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Fourth Floor

Title: Freelance Creative Director

Company: Fashion

Location: Hybrid in Culver City, CA

Duration: ASAP – ongoing

Hours: Full time

Pay Rate: $60/hr

Responsibilities

• Foster a thriving, inspirational, and immensely creative work environment for the team, including workshops, team meetings, and knowledge-sharing
• Work with the PMO team to ensure that briefs are received by Creative on time to allow for art direction for timely production.
• Create/build art direction decks against which the executionary teams can easily produce scheduled assets.
• Run and manage all weekly Creative Review meetings, work-in-process Creative Team (internal and with Executives) and provide weekly 1:1 support of direct reports.
• Lead art direction on all photoshoots.
• Manage departmental budget adherence working with CMO.
• Own creative resource planning and production including weekly and master calendar, budget management, agency, and vendor relationships
• Collaborate with our Brand team in the ideation and pitching of multi-platform/multi-medium concepts, that can translate to video, content, social, email, packaging, and retail
• Lead execution on multidisciplinary projects with an eye on unity across mediums and industry leading levels of aesthetic excellence & storytelling
• Work closely with Brand Marketing, Physical Product, and Digital Product teams to understand business objectives and proactively contribute strategic and creative ideas
• Partner with leaders across the organization to develop strong collaboration and process for asset creation and testing
• Support UX/UI teams to constantly find ways to improve the overall user experience and visual presentations of the brand at all customer touch points
• Build and maintain relationships with photographers, agencies, vendors, design and cross-functional teams

JBC

A Premier Needle Arts Company

North Smithfield, RI / Full Time, Onsite

The Challenge and The Opportunity

As an Assistant Designer, you will design hand-knit and crochet garments and accessories for women, children, and men.

In the first 3 months, you will:

• Become familiar with the Berroco line of products and production schedule.
• Create knit and crochet designs.
• Sketch, swatch, and spec designs.
• Write designer draft of patterns for garment samples.
• Research fashion and craft trends.
• Create content for social media channels and Berroco blog.

In the first 6 months, you will:

• Assist with seasonal launch tasks including staging items on the website, reviewing pattern proofs, and other tasks as assigned.
• Participate in industry and shop events.
• Assist with preparation of garments for photo shoots.
• Assist with providing pattern support to customers.

The Team

You will work with a small, dedicated team of talented designers and marketing professionals who are always striving to better serve our customers. We value communication, flexibility, teamwork, and honest critique.

About us:

For over forty years, Berroco has supplied quality hand knitting yarns and patterns to crafters of all kinds. We are known for our selection of yarns along with our extensive library of knitting and crochet patterns. Now operating on the site of the old Lonsdale Cotton Mill (1904) in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, Berroco continues the family tradition, providing quality textiles by continually adapting to the changing needs of the times.

Our close-knit team carries a passion for their jobs and for the community of local yarn shops (LYS), knitters, and crocheters which we serve. We lead in our industry as a curated supplier of “yarn for all makers”.

Berroco is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a company that represents the craft communities we serve. We welcome employees of all backgrounds and perspectives, and we are committed to providing an inclusive working environment.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3–5 years hand knit design/patterning experience
• Experience writing patterns
• Knowledge of sizing and planning for multiple sizes
• Good sketching skills
• Proficiency with Apple computers and/or PCs
• Familiarity with Illustrator and Photoshop
• Crochet design experience (preferred)
• Yarn shop sales and/or teaching experience (preferred)
• Other fiber craft experience such as weaving, macrame, etc. (preferred)

Benefits

We offer a generous benefit package, including:

• Multiple medical and dental plan options after 30 days (with company contributions to the premium costs).
• Healthcare Savings Account with employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Vision and other voluntary life and income replacement plans.
• Company-paid Life and Disability benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off benefits.
• Employee discounts at all Premier Needle Arts companies!

Crafts Group, LLC.

Hybrid’s humble beginnings started in 1997 in the back of a print shop designing, selling, and printing tee shirts. Today, Hybrid is a global apparel industry powerhouse in brand and licensing management. Hybrid provides its expertise and fully vertical operations capability – design, merchandising, development, sourcing, production, and distribution – to a broad suite of branded, licensed, generic, and private label partners. Hybrid’s full-service apparel design and manufacturing expertise extends across the apparel category, including knits, woven tops, bottoms, tees, and accessories.

As our organization has evolved, so has our philosophy of doing business. We have made concerted efforts to remove ourselves from the antiquated approach of other apparel manufacturers and doing things differently has been our focus. We are building a company ethos that breeds innovation, collaboration, integrity and excellence in customer service.

What is my role?

As an Assistant Designer, you will be responsible for providing support to the design team to execute presentations and samples.

What You’ll Do

• Support team with presentations
• Draw/sketch silhouettes in Adobe Illustrator and manipulating photos for photoreal presentations
• Tag, photograph, and ship samples
• Create swatch cards/swatch rings
• Set up data and styles in PLM system; BOM for both development and production
• Prepare art for printing, request in system, size art, callout art colors on art CADs
• Assist in coding art and revisions of CADs
• Assist in day-to-day projects including filing, organizing, maintain fabric and color books, etc.
• Maintain the flow of samples leaving and returning into Design room
• Maintain awareness of design calendar and help supervisor manage deadlines
• Learn and understand the basics of the development process

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience on a Design team, with focus on Toddler/Girls/Tween apparel
• 2 or 4 year college degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, Textiles, Fine Art or related field
• Portfolio Required
• Strong sense of color, style, and trend
• Extremely proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite
• Attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Garment construction & fabric knowledge
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment

Hybrid Apparel is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Hybrid Apparel

Bridal and Special Occasion Gown Company seeking an Assistant Designer to support the design team with administrative tasks, research, and participating in all phases of the design development process from initial concept to final garment production.

The ideal candidate is highly creative, passionate, and possesses a high fashion aesthetic and youthful approach to design. They must also have strong organizational and communication skills while thriving in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

1. Trend Research (all divisions)

• Research trends seasonally both digitally & in person shopping trips
• Pull ideas that are on trend and in line with the brand perspective
• upload additional trend images & photos to team Pinterest boards
• Save & organize tears

2. Visual Selling Reports (all divisions)

• Create & help analyze season selling reports prior to each development season

3. Private Label Jewelry- alongside Design Director

• Oversea communication of seasonal development of the line (2 seasons)
• Trend research Presentation (google Slide)

1. Create visual presentation using design templets

• Product Assortment Review

1. Visit & meet with local manufacturer to review product and collaborate on design direction
2. Meet with internal team to confirm direction
3. Submit & maintain style assortment development requests

• NGC uploads & updates

1. Create development numbers
2. Upload product image/sketch
3. Create BOM
4. Update notes & product details throughout the development process

• Development Comments

1. Take photos of all development pieces
2. Inspect for quality issues
3. schedule reviews with Design Director to review product & then team review on final assortment
4. Provide detailed comments to manufacturer

• Quality control for production

1. Review product with Design Director
2. Product wear tests

• Team Communication- Meeting prep will help present alongside Design Director

4. Merchandising Cheat Sheet

• Maintain company wide merchandising cheat sheet
• Update when

1. Seasonally styles are added
2. when there are changes via sales email
3. when BHLDN or other retail partner confirms buys

• Send updated PDF via Email whenever updated
• Save update PDF to Shared drive for easy team access

5. Organization

• Help to maintain organized office to maintain efficiency

6. Sketching (all divisions)

• Support Designer with sketching/exploring seasonal concepts
• Help upload & save all sketches completed by self as well as additional sketches from Design Director
• Help update sketches as need over the design process as need by the team
• Sit in on seasonal sketch meetings as needed

7. Mock ups

• Support Designer with on form mock ups (quick drapes)
• Sew tests for finishing when needed

8. PLM Style Image Uploads- all divisions

• Work with photo team to get compressed files
• Upload to PLM
• Update line sheets & Merchandising sheets with new images

9. Textile Shows – Support fabric R&D

• Along with team, attend season domestic textile shows (Texworld & Premier Vision)

Jenny Yoo Collection

Company Description

Sundance… A Place. An Idea. Celebrating and Enriching the Human Experience.

Job Description

Sundance is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Assistant Designer to join our Apparel team in designing Woven Tops. Sundance is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer with headquarters located in Salt Lake City, UT. Founded in 1969 by Robert Redford, Sundance is a unique brand that supports artistic endeavors and focuses on creativity, originality, and inspiration.

Summary:

The Assistant Designer, Woven Tops will support our Apparel team in designing woven tops. Responsible for assisting with the design and creation of woven tops in women’s apparel that are leading in design, innovation, function and quality, while also being reflective of Sundance’s design philosophy and standards. Will assist Design Director and VP of Design as needed.

Essential Functions

• Conduct inspirational research by reviewing runways, aspirational retailers, Instagram, Pinterest, etc. based on manager’s direction while gathering images and preparing for review
• Create colorways of print/pattern, develop embroidery artwork, and/or color up embroidery artwork and prepare artwork packages to pass to vendors
• Create color dolls in preparation for sketch reviews, sketch a portion of the assortment as needed and directed by manager
• Set up tech packs with adopted sketches, do detail sketches, select trims for review, and outline all details as directed
• Attend fittings to capture all aesthetic fit notes for future reference in fittings, type up and send to TD, use as a forum for learning to fit garments designed by Assistant
• Fill all sketches and tech packs in appropriate folders and according to structure for PD hand off, manage all fabric submits by filing and organizing regularly, organize and manage all development binders for reference, create line sheets for color doll reviews, capture all notes on product changes at line adopt meetings and file, prepares and sends email communication on submits or Design Assist vendors on pre development, communicates
• Attend and support VP of Design in preparing and samples, maintaining organization of racks for these meetings, photograph all styled looks at Pre Walkthrough, creates Document for Walkthrough, attends Walkthrough orchestrating models dressing order and appropriate styles are on correctly, captures notes and changes on Designer Catalog
• Organize samples and prepares key information on each sample for presentations and post each meeting organizes racks, supports VP by creating enlarged color dolls of recolored items for Book Build
• Support Design Director as needed in preparation for presentations by developing Point of View Meeting Docs and Concept Adoption Documents

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design required
• Exceptional computer skills on Adobe In Design, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to listen, communicate, and follow direction
• Proficient understanding of general garment construction, fabric types, and response
• Excellent sketching ability both by hand and computer
• Detail oriented and highly organized

To be considered for this position, please attach your portfolio or a web link to your portfolio on your application.

Additional Information

If you would like to be part of a great team, are ready to take on a challenge and make a difference within our company, apply today. This position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, remote work is not offered for this role.

We offer a competitive wage and excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), paid time off, and great merchandise discounts.

For more information about our culture and brand at Sundance, please visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/SundanceHoldingsGroupLLC

For the Sundance Story, visit: https://www.sundancecatalog.com/category/customer+service/about+us.do

Sundance is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

All applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
Sundance Holdings Group, LLC

About Us

Location:

We have offices around the world in New York, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, London, and New Delhi. Each of our offices are open and ready to welcome you! We offer a hybrid culture and enjoy success working at home or in the office. For this role we’d like candidates to be in or around the Milwaukee area so we can have you join us in the office from time to time.

About The Role

Reporting into the Senior Producer, this role will contribute to the Digital Studio team’s efforts to create short and long-form digital content for Family Handyman’s social channels and website and participate in the development and production of original series for streaming.

In addition to being a strong creative thinker, the Producer should be a creative video expert with excellent writing skills, a deep understanding of short- and long-form video content and production, and an extensive knowledge of best practices for audience engagement on all social. Further, this position will require experience in shooting, lighting, recording audio, and hands-on producing and editing.

About You

Dynamic and assertive, you love pushing boundaries and taking creative risks. You believe in delivering creative excellence, experimentation and innovation. Deeply curious, you’re a watcher, reader and consumer of content, enabling you to spot opportunities through your own creative endeavors. You’re obsessed with your craft, staying abreast of video and digital entertainment trends and applying your skills to the creation of dynamic, engaging social, website and OTT video experiences. You’re dedicated to bringing brand positioning and voice to life in your own production work and understand the inherent connection between compelling content and building deeper audience relationships.

Responsibilities

• Produce and manage assigned video content and original series video production in conjunction with the studio production team
• Assist in the management and tracking of the Brand Website Revolving Slate
• Create and present scripts or outlines to Senior Producer
• Work with Chief Content Officer/Home & Garden and Content Director/Family Handyman and Senior Producer to create programming across all major social platforms
• Work with Chief Content Officer/Home & Garden and Content Director/Family Handyman and Senior Producer to plan original video that aligns with the brand’s annual content themes and global content calendar
• Deliver projects with the highest quality in a timely manner and on budget
• Develop workable budgets, work plans and realistic timetables
• Help coordinate internal and external business requirements to define project objectives, tasks and deliverables, including coordinating with in-house creatives, freelancers, cast, crew and production partners
• Work with the Content Director/Family Handyman, Senior Producer, Vice President of Digital Studio and Director of Current Programming to help develop content and formats that can be utilized on both social and streaming
• Be willing to help with the entire spectrum of production work, from small to large budget productions, to community engagement, to posting for the channels

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a creative producer or director in a production environment (digital, production, broadcast, post)
• Knowledge/understanding of standard production/post-tech tools and workflow
• Excellent writer
• Experience leading large-scale productions
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights/weekends as requested
• Proficient in Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects
• Comfortable being on camera (not required)
• Deep knowledge of and experience creating content for all social platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Twitch, TikTok, Reddit, Snapchat, etc.)
• Familiarity and experience working with, casting and recruiting talent, social influencers and creators
• Passion for the digital entertainment and content (DIY/Home Improvement) that the brand represents
• Experience executing from inception through editorial and completion of project
• Strong organizational, presentation and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated and willing to expand knowledge

About This Team

The Digital Studio team at TMB is growing. This team is important to the success of our future digital growth and brand positioning in the marketplace. We work together as a team of producers, brand directors and community managers to elevate the quality of TMB’s video content to grow the audience and the business. We’re a tight-knit group that relies on communication and collaboration – working daily with data, insights, content creation and overall creativity to be a worldwide entertainment leader.

Our Benefits

We value our people and offer a collaborative and engaging culture. As a Trusted Media Brands employee, you will enjoy work/life balance, generous time off and comprehensive benefits and programs.

Trusted Media Brands embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

TMB (Trusted Media Brands)