Associate Designer – Women’s Contemporary Fast Fashion
Dee Elle Inc. is a Los Angeles based multi-label (Dee Elly, En Elly, 4SI3NNA) women’s apparel fashion group.
Starting out in 2010, and headquartered in Los Angeles, 4SI3NNA has been rapidly growing be a recognizable trendsetting apparel company nationally. 4SI3NNA is carried at Anthropologie, Nordstroms, Urban Outfitters and many others.
The Designer is responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and creating designs for clothing apparel for the junior and young contemporary market.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a collection of samples for monthly markets.
- Manage work flow of Pattern Makers and Sample makers (making sure they always have enough work)
- Negotiate fabric/trim prices, lead times and minimums
- Self manage while being able to encourage team members
- Coordinating and communicating with cross functional teams (design, production, vendors)
- Manage development of samples from 1st proto sample through TOP ensuring timely delivery.
- Develop tech packs and maintain communication with import vendors.
Requirements:
- 3 years experience needed
- Flat Sketching Skills
- College degree in design or related field required
- A pro-active problem solver with sense of urgency
- Able to maintain focus and multitask on several projects at once
- Extremely organized and detail orientated
- Experience with CAD, Photoshop and Microsoft Office programs
- Pattern knowledge
- Color sensibility
- Knowledge of different fabrics
- Able to adapt to a fast pace ever changing environment
Direct all resumes with expected pay.
Full Time, No Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
COVID-19 considerations:
We require everyone at the office to wear a mask. We also conduct monthly Covid tests.
Experience:
- Garment construction: 1 year (Required)
- Fashion design: 1 year (Required)
- Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location