Design Operations Associate

Design Operations Associate

 

Reports To: Design Operations Manager/VP Design Operations and PLM Management

 

Overview:

The Design Operations Associate will work closely with cross functional partners to ensure consistent and accurate workflow across all brands.

 

Key Accountabilities:

• Check and oversee tech packs for all details throughout the season

• Facilitate the uploading of tech packs inclusive of spec pages, and artwork for sourcing 

• Ensure all production package requests are processed accurately and in a timely manner 

• Meet all deadlines in adherence to the design calendar

• Work directly with Design, Technical, and Sourcing on all seasonal style specifications

• Maintain Design Standards across specified brand(s)

• Attend and participate in fittings and ensure changes/updates are executed within tech packs and communicated to Sourcing/Overseas Offices

• Resolve pre-production and production issues by partnering with both design and 

sourcing/production/PA/TD to ensure design’s intent is met 

• Manage daily communication with Overseas Offices/Factories and expedite resolutions to issues in a concise and timely manner

• Communicate and confirm updates/changes to styles to Souring Team

• Coordinate any additional materials needed for Production

• Communicate on workload, solve for solutions, and elevate issues

• Attend and participate in Daily Team meetings and Training sessions

• Special projects as assigned

 

Required Skills/Abilities/Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Product Development or related field

• 2+ years of experience in the fashion industry as an Assistant or Associate

• Excellent Excel skills

• Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail

• Must be a strategic thinker, persuasive and collaborative

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign)

 

Salary: 65-75k (On-site)