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Chico's FAS, Inc. · 3 hours ago

Associate Designer, Jackets (Chico's)

Fort Myers, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Chico's FAS, Inc. is a leading retail company with a significant presence in the U.S., and they are seeking an Associate Designer for Jackets. This role involves creating and developing product collections, supporting the design team, and ensuring timely completion of product in alignment with seasonal concepts.

Retail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Supports design team in creating the product collections at the beginning of each season. Creates new silhouettes for categories within the collections

Prepares development creative packages under direction of the senior designer and/or designer

Supports in managing multiple seasons at different stages of development, while understanding the development calendar and ensuring teams are adhering to the T&A

Creates assortment relevant to brand positioning

Prepares design tech packs

Demonstrates the ability to translate design to/for the customer

Prepares for seasonal product review meetings

Shops monthly to compile market research to gain understanding of brand and stays abreast of trends both directional and at a retail level, including, but not limited to brick & mortar and online research

May attend development fit sessions

May create artwork for embellishments, plaid and stripes, and mock up projects

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Apparel design experienceSketching skillsAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorTrend forecastingTeam collaborationWritten communicationVerbal communicationExcelWordInDesignMicrographxFit understandingCAD visualization

Required

Bachelor's degree required; 4 year college degree in Design

3+ years' in the apparel design industry, preferably contemporary market

Outstanding sketching and presentation skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external partners

Past experience in business/design with solid understanding of details and trim

Excellent silhouette and trend forecasting ability

Strong sense and passion for print, pattern and details that make the brand and product unique

Affinity for working in a team environment

Computer proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and Word

Preferred

InDesign and Micrographx experience preferred

Solid understanding of Fit, fabrics, finishes and construction a plus

The ability to create or visualize an idea and produce a design by hand or using CAD a plus

Company

Chico's FAS, Inc.

Glassdoor3.5

Our passion for fashion and desire to inspire confidence and joy have been guiding the creation of our women’s clothing, intimates, and accessories for more than 40 years.

Founded in 1983

Fort Myers, FL, US

10001+ employees

https://www.chicos.com/store/category/new+arrivals/cat40036/

H1B Sponsorship

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