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We are looking for a skilled CAD artist to work on our off-price Senior Designer – Fashion Accessories.

Major Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Fast and efficient knowledge in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Email and communicate directly with factories on development and our teams overseas to source new materials
• Attend trade shows, shop retail, and research to ensure designs are on-trend for our brand and represent our target customer
• Be able to develop products from start to finish. This includes CAD presentations, print development, and detailed specs
• Design categories include toppers, scarves, hats, gloves, and belts
• Be responsible for own account and design to target this specific customer while keeping true to the brand
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines while not compromising design aesthetic
• Partner with buying team to ensure the integrity of designs is maintained during the product development process
• Maintain effective communication with factories to ensure efficient sampling processes

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• %years experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Proficiency with Adobe Suite, especially Photoshop and Illustrator
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in CAD
• Ability to re-design
• Experience in 3D design using programs such as CLO or Optitex (not required but a bonus)

Steve Madden

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists the Design team through all phases of seasonal development. Communicates and partners with overseas vendors and internal cross functional team members through all development stages.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicates with domestic and overseas vendors to ensure that all requests, changes, updates, etc. are handled in a quick, concise, and thoughtful manner.
• Researches, develops, tracks, and approves all design trim for each collection within a season.
• Sketches all seasonal design in Adobe Illustrator, enters all style information into PLM and makes revisions and corrections when necessary.
• Communicates seasonal brand right trend ideas through market shopping, internet, and print media research.
• Organizes all style and trim information for reference and easy access.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

·        Adobe Illustrator

·        Photoshop and Web PDM or equivalent

·        Basic patternmaking and garment construction

·        Basic knowledge of fabric qualities for the garment industry

·        Positive attitude

·        Works well with others

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field strongly preferred
• 0+ years of related experience.

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position

J. Jill

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty.  Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box.  Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Designer

What could be more exciting than putting your mark on some of the world’s most famous and well-loved fashion brands? As a designer for Centric Brands, you’ll use your skills and creativity to create designs based on style plans, sales needs and emerging trends. You will also ensure that your work can be transformed into a finished product in a timely manner and at an appropriate price point. This means working not only with our technical design and production teams, but also building collaborative relationships with outside vendors and other external stakeholders. The challenges are exciting and the possibilities endless – as you contribute your skills in a vibrant, customer- and people-centric culture that celebrates you as a valuable member of the team.

The Assistant Designer supports the Designer(s) 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.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Innovation

• Assist and take direction from Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s) for preliminary design research, including competitive analysis; pull fabrics, develop concepts, assemble presentation boards for meetings, prepare mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos
• Assist in development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment
• Attend style review meetings with Design teams to understand vision / concepts prior to initiating the tech pack process

Operations & Results

• Track design schedule to ensure timely execution of product development calendar
• Support Designer(s) in creating Illustrator sketches; assist in preparation of specification sheets; prepare designs for line review; prepare line sheets and update as necessary
• Support 3D initiatives by participating in block creation for all product categories
• Follow up with Design teams on all pending information post style review meetings
• Maintain product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; maintain designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives
• Assist in generating Bill of Material (BOM) pages comprised of all garment components: fabrics, trims, embellishments, labels and packaging
• Assist in creating production ready woven and knit technical layout/pitch sheets based on fabric construction and yarn counts
• Research and coordinate raw materials and trims for approval; maintain fabric/trim library
• Review lab dips with Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s); coordinate print and graphics where appropriate; observe and assist with fit process; keep detailed notes

Customers & Relationships

• Follow-up with internal customers and partners including technical design and production; facilitate interoffice communication
• Provide support to the Technical Developer during style review meetings by taking accurate notes on style, stitching and embellishment details for all product categories
• Provide organizational support to the Design Operations team by maintaining digital and physical reference materials
• Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers

Leadership & Teams

• Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
• Ability to work in a fast pace, high performance environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or related field
• 1-3 years related experience and/or training in apparel 
• Comprehensive understanding of the entire Product Development cycle and all milestones
• Basic knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, seam classifications, fabrication and trim.
• Technical knowledge of fabric qualities, construction and finishes for all product categories
• Superior organizational and communication skills; team oriented.
• roficient in Flex PLM, Microsoft Office, Adobe products; knowledge of CAD preferable

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401 (k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation. 

Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.

Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Centric Brands

We are looking for an Assistant Designer for Accessories for a top fashion company in New York, New York. This position operates onsite in their NYC office. Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and commuter benefits.

Compensation: $25.00-28.00 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with designers, manufacturers, vendors, and clients to ensure that product specifications are viable.
• Create tech packs and spec sheets.
• Assist with print, graphics, and textiles.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of all Adobe Suite – Photoshop and Illustrator.

If this job description matches your background, please apply.

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

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty.  Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box.  Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Designer

What could be more exciting than putting your mark on some of the world’s most famous and well-loved fashion brands? As a designer for Centric Brands, you’ll use your skills and creativity to create designs based on style plans, sales needs and emerging trends. You will also ensure that your work can be transformed into a finished product in a timely manner and at an appropriate price point. This means working not only with our technical design and production teams, but also building collaborative relationships with outside vendors and other external stakeholders. The challenges are exciting and the possibilities endless – as you contribute your skills in a vibrant, customer- and people-centric culture that celebrates you as a valuable member of the team.

DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Designer supports the Designer(s) in the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by creating and Maintaining FLEX PLM tech packs for styles being developed by designer and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process. The Lead Assistant Designer should have extensive Knowledge of FLEX PLM System in order to trouble shoot issues and be able to suggest solutions to improve system and processes associated with the system.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Innovation

• Create and update FLEX PLM files for all styles being developed by designer including model details, fabrication and colorways, trims and packaging.
• Maintain FLEX PLM when changes are made and communicate such changes to the appropriate teams.
• Works with designers and acts as lead to other design assistants to improve process flow and trouble shoot issues as they arise.
• Communicate knit downs, handlooms, lab dips design comments back to mill/vendor
• Assist design team in making fabric cards/ presentation boards/color palettes or other selling tools for the showroom.
• Maintain color library and order colors.
• Attend style review meetings with Design teams to understand vision / concepts prior to initiating the tech pack process
• Assist and take direction from Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s) for preliminary design research, including competitive analysis; pull fabrics, develop concepts, assemble presentation boards for meetings, prepare mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos

Operations & Results

• Maintain product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; maintain designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives
• Track design schedule to ensure timely execution of product development calendar
• Support Designer(s) in creating Illustrator sketches; assist in preparation of specification sheets; prepare designs for line review; prepare line sheets and update as necessary
• Support 3D initiatives by participating in block creation for all product categories
• Research and coordinate raw materials and trims for approval; maintain fabric/trim library
• Review lab dips with Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s); coordinate print and graphics where appropriate; observe and assist with fit process; keep detailed notes

Customers & Relationships

• Follow-up with internal customers and partners including technical design and production; facilitate interoffice communication
• Provide support to the Technical Developer during style review meetings by taking accurate notes on style, stitching and embellishment details for all product categories
• Provide organizational support to the Design Operations team by maintaining digital and physical reference materials
• Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers

Leadership & Teams

• Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary

• Proficiency and expertise  in FLEX PLM systems is priority for this position
• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
• Ability to work in a fast pace, high performance environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or related field
• 1-3 years related experience and/or training in apparel 
• Comprehensive understanding of the entire Product Development cycle and all milestones
• Basic knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, seam classifications, fabrication and trim.
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In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401 (k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation. 

Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.

Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Centric Brands

Job Title: Assistant Designer, Women’s Knit Bottoms & Swim

Reports to: Women’s Designer

Brand Overview:

Vuori is redefining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. Our high-energy, fast-paced office environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm, and purpose . . . while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity of personal growth and success.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an Assistant Designer to support the development & execution of Vuori’s product assortment, focusing on Knit Bottoms and Swim. This individual will be responsible for aiding in the design process including but not limited to: concept, research, design, BOM development, fabric selection, trim selection, fitting, and finessing product. To be effective in this role, the individual must be eager to learn and support the team in any way needed, have an eye for elevated fashion, and have a basic understanding of Vuori aesthetics. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the performance apparel space, Vuori’s mission and will embody the brand’s values.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ability to successfully work in a team environment
• Execute specific design development projects as assigned by the designer
• Research preseason trend, style inspiration, and trim, and maintain an understanding of the cultural and competitive market trends as they relates to the Vuori customer
• Attend and assist in fittings, taking notes as needed
• Support women’s design team with seasonal tech pack creation & updates
• Aid in visual process, owning comments on prototypes and seasonal submits
• Responsible for meeting deadlines and staying organized
• Basic level technical knowledge of knit apparel constructions
• Ability to sketch or to communicate design ideas via computer program
• Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions
• Create designs that support line plans, assortment strategies, and brand initiatives, through the Vuori filters
• Support design team for seasonal product presentations & sales meetings
• Responsible for PLM system updates and general assortment updates for all tools
• Act as cross departmental liaison, creating a consistent flow of communication throughout the organization

Educational/ Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 0-2 year product development or design experience
• Performance apparel experience a plus
• Excellent communication skills- written and verbal
• Strong understanding of apparel market and trends
• Working knowledge of PLM, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft PowerPoint, Office and Excel
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Must live in the San Diego area or be willing to relocate

Pay: From $65,000 – $75,000

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount
• 401(k)

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This role is sourced directly by Vuori, Inc, and all communication from our team @vuoriclothing.com.

Vuori

About Us

Monica + Andy is a digitally native, organic baby and children’s clothing brand. Inspired by the birth of her daughter, our Founder Monica Royer created Monica + Andy to deliver softer, organic fabrics, better-designed clothing, blankets, and a seamless, easy shopping experience for parents and gift-givers. We exist to empower and inspire every parent on life’s most precious journey, celebrating parenthood through a supportive community, exceptional experiences, trusted resources, + thoughtful products.

M+A’s Core Values: 1) Self-awareness 2) Empathy 3) Intellectual Honesty 4) Positive Energy 5) Judgment

Who You Are

A self-motivated servant leader with excellent multi-tasking skills and attention to detail. You understand the clothing and design process and how to use these skills to create super soft, safe, and beautiful products. You know how to motivate and positively influence a fast-paced startup environment by encouraging diversity of thought, fostering a culture of trust, exhibiting an unselfish mindset, and bringing out leadership in others.

What does the Assistant Designer do?

We are looking for an Assistant Designer to join our fast-growing team. The Assistant Designer needs to be a proactive, digital-oriented creative who is highly organized and articulate. In this role, you’ll support the design process from conception to final prototype, including illustrator sketching, creating and maintaining seasonal assortment boards, and coloring and detailing the line. Some duties involve researching current trends, crafting new product ideas, attending fittings, and helping prepare line presentations, including developing CADs in Illustrator, tracking + reviewing samples, and assisting the head Designer as needed. This position will serve a crucial role on our design team both practically + creatively, who will work across channels to ensure that Monica + Andy has a well-rounded and thoughtful assortment.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists Designer in developing technical sketches, linesheets, CADS
• Develops presentation boards and other tools needed for a milestone meeting
• Assists in preparations for Color & Concept, Line Presentation, and other presentation meetings
• Contribute to the complete landscape of brand research
• Assist the design team with concept, shape, material, trims, and color research at the start of each season.
• Help maintain seasonal design catalogs.
• Track and update the design sample schedule to ensure deadlines and sample production milestones are met
• Maintain product development logs, line sheets, fabric and color library, design archives library, and inspiration boards
• Receive and review samples with designers and send sample comments to vendors
• Meet all deadlines in adherence to the seasonal design calendar
• Execute sketches to communicate designs to factories
• Track, receive, and correct samples.
• Render and adjust CADs in Illustrator
• Help maintain linesheets and color palettes.
• Participate in departmental and cross-departmental meetings as appropriate
• Assist in maintaining and organizing sample and material closets
• Stays abreast of current and emerging trends in retailing, websites, trend services, and editorials
• Special projects as assigned

Preferred Background + Skills

• Apparel or fashion design degree
• 1-2 years experience in apparel design
• Working knowledge of garment construction and measurements.
• Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to understand and take design direction
• Exceptional organization and communication skills
• Good prioritization skills and management of workload
• Develop necessary critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Must be a team player with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Excellent listening skills

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, + Vision Plans
• FSAs + HSAs
• Life + Disability Benefits
• EAP + Work/Life Program Services
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Generous Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Generous Paid Company Holidays

Monica + Andy is an equal opportunity employer who makes merit-based employment decisions. Monica + Andy policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with someone who has or is perceived as having any of those.

Monica + Andy

We are looking for an experienced design leader to join, lead, and grow Her Campus Media’s Design Team. We are a multidisciplinary team of graphic designers, illustrators, web designers, and animators that collaborates across the company in a variety of functions including: serving as the in-house creatives behind Her Campus Media’s award-winning marketing campaigns on behalf of our world-class clients; partnering with our editorial & social teams to enhance our storytelling in stunning visual fashion; and collaborating with brand leadership to innovate how we visually engage with our audience and community. As head of the Design Team, you will help foster a culture of creativity, growth, inclusion, and excellence within the Design Team, helping guide and mentor all team members to develop as potent creatives and professionals. As a player-coach, you will also have the opportunity to personally design for and/or art direct on our largest, most exciting projects. This role sits on the company’s leadership team, works closely with other key department leaders, and reports directly to the Co-founder/Chief Product Officer/Creative Director.

Responsibilities and Duties:

As head of the Design Team

• Directly supervise and mentor mid-to-senior level designers
• Manage all team resourcing and project intake
• Motivate and challenge the team to constantly strive for excellence and innovation, embracing data-driven approaches
• Help foster continuous learning and improvement by leading team training and building constructive critique-positive culture

As a leadership team member

• Steward interdepartmental relationships to work toward shared performance goals, increase team transparency, and strengthen cross-departmental processes
• Own key design team KPIs and provide regular reports to leadership, identifying areas for improvement and innovation
• Develop and maintain company’s living brand system; continually optimize for relevance and audit for compliance

As an individual designer

• Serve as lead designer and/or art director for largest, most complex projects

Qualifications

We believe the following will set you up for success in this role. If you don’t have all of these qualifications, please still consider applying and tell us more about what makes you a great candidate for this role! We value unique perspectives, approaches and backgrounds.

• 5-7+ years experience in a graphic design and/or art director role at an advertising agency, media brand, or similar environment
• Leadership/management experience including managing a team, collaborating with other teams, and being accountable to leadership goals
• Diverse portfolio that demonstrates outstanding creativity, innovation, and technical skill in graphic design, with a focus on web/social applications
• Mastery over the practical application of fundamental design principles including color, typography, and composition; experience providing education in these areas
• Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate and pitch design concepts clearly and confidently
• Highly interested in the intersection of business and creative disciplines, comfortable operating in a client services environment
• Understanding of the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and the team’s responsibility to create work that is inclusive and representative of our audience
• A full and fluent knowledge of current design tools and software (Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva); experience with Squarespace, Ceros, and motion/animation software a plus

Benefits & Perks

• Eligibility for performance bonuses
• Choice among six health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan with company matching
• Unlimited PTO and flexibility to work remotely
• Extremely generous company holiday policy, with eighteen (18) paid federal and office holidays including two (2) floating holidays each year
• Highly parent-friendly culture, including 12 full weeks of parental leave plus additional 4 weeks of part-time parental leave, all fully paid
• Summer Fridays
• FSA and HSA offered
• Life insurance
• Optional short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Free One Medical membership offering same-day primary care over video or in person
• Free Health Advocate services to help navigate the healthcare system
• Dog-friendly office (if in Boston)

Salary Range: $85,000-$110,000

Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, experience, and other factors.

Interview Process & Expectations

To apply, upload your resume and submit a cover letter via our job portal. Please include a link to your portfolio and/or samples of your work, which are vital components of your application.

Our timeline is to make a hire by March 1. You can expect a total of 3-4 individual or small group interviews, including with the Co-founder/Creative Director and members of the Design Team. For this role, we also require a short design exercise that is representative of the type of work our team tackles on a daily basis. This Work Product Test serves as a tool for both candidates and our team to assess whether the role is a good fit in terms of skills, approach, and interest.

Please refer to our Interview Prep Guide (hercampusmedia.com/careers/interview-prep) for a general overview of our hiring and interview process and what we look for in applications.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Her Campus Media

Who We Are

Ariela & Associates International (www.aai-llc.com), founded over 25 years ago, is one of the largest privately held lingerie companies in the US.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking an innovative and trendy Assistant Designer to join our Intimates Design Team. The position is Hybrid in New York City reporting to the VP of Design.

Summary of Key Job Responsibilities:

• Takes direction under immediate supervision

• Assist in the creation of brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the concept direction and business strategy

• Generate flat illustrations for cads and technical design sketches for prototypes with clear specifications for construction

• Prepares for routine and milestone meetings in an organized timely manner, including creating brand line cads, presentation boards, trend decks, product samples and work with key cross-functional partners throughout the design development process.

• Works with technical design on fit and execution of prototypes, assisting in scheduled fittings and necessary follow-up

• Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization

• Utilize resources in sourcing new ideas, both internally and externally, and stay up to date on competitor research/trend analysis

• Pursue/embrace opportunities to personally grow and develop skills/competencies

• Develop and understand the brand identity for specific categories

• Build and maintain effective relations across collaborative teams

• Meet all deadlines in adherence to daily direction and seasonal design calendars

Qualifications

• Outstanding talent and ability to scout fashion trends and attention to details

• Great organizational and communication skills

• Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented

• Detail-oriented and organized

• Excels in multi-tasking, creative problem solving, shifting priorities, and meeting deadlines 

• Works well under pressure, is responsive, and thrives in a high energy fast-paced environment

• Solid understanding and ability to communicate construction instructions

• Flexible and creative problem solver

• Personal professionalism and accountability

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint

• Strong CAD skills in sketching silhouettes, lace and trim rendering and recoloring

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or equivalent experience

• Minimum 2 years design experience

What We Value

 Acting with Integrity and Transparency

 Data- Driven Decision Making

 Seeking Excellence in Our Product, Ourselves, Our People

 Strong Work Ethic

 Openness to Change

 Being Humble, Collaborative, and Confident

 A Positive Attitude and Enthusiasm for AAI and our goals 

 Treating Everyone with Respect

What Offer

Ariela & Associates offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees which includes:

 Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Coverage

 401(k) with a Company Match

 Paid Vacation and Holidays (and your birthday off!)

 Health Reimbursement Account

 Training and Development

 Disability Insurance

 Group Life Insurance

Ariela & Associates is an EEO employer. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law.

Ariela & Associates provides a range of compensation for this role. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.

Ariela & Associates International

INNOCEAN USA, a full-service advertising agency located in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking a Business Affairs – Partnership & Influencer Management specialist to join our growing team!

Local candidates preferred. We are a hybrid environment.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

This position provides the unique opportunity to join the Business Affairs team at an agency spearheading the realization of new ideas & creativity. As a member of the team, you will be managing all business facets of influencer campaigns, social media campaigns, and integrated commercial production across IUA’s client roster, including influencer/production/talent contracting, managing brand ambassador programs, licensing and clearances, budget administration, scoping legal issues, and interpreting the SAG Commercials Contract.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Aptitude for identifying a diverse set of influencers that are aligned with client’s brand image and target demographics
• Working knowledge of current influencer and social media trends across Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and any other emerging social media platforms
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Self-motivation and problem-solving attitude in fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills and a strong attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate with various teams and facilitate decision making based on collective team input
• Working knowledge of SAG-AFTRA’s Commercial Contract/Corp-Ed Contract/New Media Agreement, and AFM Contracts
• Thorough understanding of video production and Business Affairs in advertising
• Working knowledge of copyright, trademark, and licensing in the area of entertainment or advertising law with particular emphasis on digital content/technology initiatives and able to partner with Legal Counsel and other team members as needed

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• ·Research, identify, and build relationships with social media influencers, content creators, and their respective agents
• Negotiate fair rates for content, and handle contracting and estimating for commercial and non-commercial productions, including preparation of Influencer contracts, SAG contracts, and non-union talent agreements
• Manage influencer and client communication to ensure the objectives and deliverables are met
• Review creative for any clearances/licensing, and provide watch outs
• Prepare production estimate with breakdowns and pertinent info from producers
• Partner with client’s cost consultants to ensure estimate approval
• Create production start-up documents, including production agreements, insurance coverage, and talent mandatories
• Manage research/outreach/negotiation/contract of third-party licensing, including stock, film/TV, music, props, etc.
• Issue purchase orders, facilitate invoice approvals, payment and job actualization
• Work closely with BA leadership, legal counsel, and account teams to resolve any liability issues within assigned production, creating viable and workable solutions
• Train and guide new teammates in influencer best practices as team grows

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years related experience in influencer marketing, advertising, or talent management
• Deep understanding and working knowledge of social media platforms and influencer management
• Industry expertise and experience

THE BUSINESS AFFAIRS MANAGER WE ARE LOOKING FOR IS

• Solutions driven, a relentlessly optimistic and strategic problem-solver
• Organized, driven, excellent time manager
• A passionate “Rockstar”, eager to elevate the Business Affairs practice by adding value in contribution to the collective creative goals

BENEFITS

• 3 PPO Medical Plans through Anthem to choose from at low cost
• Free Dental and Vision
• 401k – up to 6% match at .70 cents on the dollar
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Company paid short- and long-term disability, and basic life
• Generous PTO
• On-site Barista
• Beautiful campus across from the Pacific Ocean

The salary range for this role is $90,000-135,850.

Pay is dependent upon several factors including but not limited to: experience, training, transferable skills, and client.

INNOCEAN USA