MISS ME, a leader in women’s fashion, is starting a NEW DENIM LINE and is looking for qualified candidates who are as excited as we are about being part of something new from the ground up. We offer competitive pay, great benefits package and company culture! Apply today by emailing your resume to HR@missme.com!
DENIM ASSOCIATE DESIGNER
Responsibilities:
• Actively participates in the design of new denim styles from inception until finish
• Use trend intelligence and possess a thorough understanding of current and historical business to design and execute desired vision
• Assist in creating color ways and color separations
• Ensure corporate design calendar deadlines are met
• Maintain a strong knowledge of market trends and competition
• Lead the research and development of seasonal trends
• Develop and maintain good relationships with overseas vendor
• Use computer-aided design programs (CAD, Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, etc.) to create designs
• Select fabrics, embellishments, colors, or style for each garment
• Create basic pieces based on existing trends and mainstream designs
• Maintain design and print information in an organized electronic catalogue for easy access and reference
• Meet with fabric vendors for fabric selection
Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree in Fashion or Textile Design
• Must have 3+ years of Fashion experience (denim design experience preferred)
• MAC proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and MS Office (Excel)
• Knowledge of other textile software programs a plus
• Must be able to build relationships through effective communication with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy
• Ability to analyze work load and plan accordingly
• Exceptional follow-up skills
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally when required
• Ability to travel to trade shows, as necessary
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Responsibilities:
• Continuously evaluate marketplace to identify and report on applicability of key trends in manufacturing, fabrications and construction; identify significant innovations and share with supervisors in Production and partners in Merchandising and Design on regular basis; maintain archive of materials, hardware, etc. for production
• Create approved vendor matrix, with costing and production capacity portfolio
• Assist in negotiations on pricing to ensure profitability; enter final buys; track production from first samples to final deliveries; advise Managment of non-compliance/claims chargebacks with vendors; coordinate customs classification coordination with Imports
• Partner with Merchandising, Design and Sales to develop product, ensure correct execution of products and attain agreed-upon margin goals, in context of larger assortment and cost structure; set and articulate expectations and ensure timely delivery according to development calendar
• Follow and enforce production standards and cohesiveness of brand, where appropriate, across categories and vendors; attend all fits and work closely with the Production team to ensure on-time approvals; execute quality control initiatives, including QA analysis and solutions; adhere to and enforce production standards set
• Troubleshoot quality and technical issues with factories, mills, vendors and team(s); execute efforts in special garment development and enhancements and modifications to designs and materials, including line and discount/derivative products, in order to maintain aesthetic and achieve financial goals
• Advise management on capacity planning and performance management by sourcing office, region, country and vendor; contribute accurate information for costing models; advise management on commitments to raw materials, where appropriate; allocate production across vendors and reserve production space
• Partner with customers, Sales, and Operations, as well as vendors and factories to ensure adequate flow of goods relative to orders and anticipated demand criteria
• Coordinate interoffice communication and follow-up with internal and external customers and contacts regarding production, including suppliers and vendors
• Perform special projects as assigned
• Travel to factories and international trade shows, where appropriate
Minimum Qualifications:
• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous
• Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising/design
• Knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques
• Associates Degree (or higher) preferred
• 3 years experience in apparel production and sourcing; relevant experience in denim
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac/PC computers
Apply to: please send your resume to HR@missme.com
