The Kasper Group
The Kasper Group is an apparel industry leader, offering women wardrobe solutions for their wear-to-work and special occasion dressing needs. Driven by excellence and exceptional talent, The Kasper Group has remained a forerunner in fashion for over 30 years. We are committed to delivering iconic brands Kasper, Anne Klein, LeSuit, Kenneth Cole, relevant fashions and trusted, quality products to our consumers. So be a part of the exceptional talent!
We currently have a great opportunity for an Associate Designer. The Associate Designer will assist the Senior Designer with the execution of vision, style, and aesthetic, for our womenswear brands, with a focus on women’s woven tops and blouses. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist in product development at all stages under guidance of designers: sketching, detail illustrator sketches, tech-packing (proto stage), trend presentation brochures, presentation boards etc.
Coordinate samples: check in proto and sale samples, track organize and archive
Helps maintain fabric assortment and library for each season
Assist in generating and updating line sheets in Illustrator
Understand the customers by doing market research
Develop comprehensive knowledge of the customer and competition
Shop retail floor looking for new silhouettes and details
Adhere to due dates for all stages of design
Able to adjust to changing business needs
Adjust to Time and Action calendar changes
Send out and follow up on packages for overseas vendors
Coordinate sample requests from sales and marketing
Attend fittings with design and technical design
Work with design, sales and production to effectively communicate departmental needs and design requests.
Participate in group meetings and trend shopping
Initiating all styles in centric PLM upon confirmation of sales buy.
Maintaining and updating details in PLM as needed.
Maintaining, updating and distribution of all line sheets in Illustrator as needed.
Team Player: Constant communication and collaboration with design and cross functional team members
Highly efficient, organized, and ability to work with a sense of urgency and purpose.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum of an associate’s degree in Fashion or BA in related science
Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in woven category
Proficient in Illustrator & PLM is a must
Must have strong technical knowledge and ability to create tech packs.
Salary Range: 75-90K. Actual base salary for this role within the above range will be based upon experience, qualifications and/or assigned unit.
We are an EEO / Affimative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected eternal status.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design
Industries: Wholesale
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We currently have a great opportunity for an Associate Designer. The Associate Designer will assist the Senior Designer with the execution of vision, style, and aesthetic, for our womenswear brands, with a focus on women’s woven tops and blouses. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist in product development at all stages under guidance of designers: sketching, detail illustrator sketches, tech-packing (proto stage), trend presentation brochures, presentation boards etc.
Coordinate samples: check in proto and sale samples, track organize and archive
Helps maintain fabric assortment and library for each season
Assist in generating and updating line sheets in Illustrator
Understand the customers by doing market research
Develop comprehensive knowledge of the customer and competition
Shop retail floor looking for new silhouettes and details
Adhere to due dates for all stages of design
Able to adjust to changing business needs
Adjust to Time and Action calendar changes
Send out and follow up on packages for overseas vendors
Coordinate sample requests from sales and marketing
Attend fittings with design and technical design
Work with design, sales and production to effectively communicate departmental needs and design requests.
Participate in group meetings and trend shopping
Initiating all styles in centric PLM upon confirmation of sales buy.
Maintaining and updating details in PLM as needed.
Maintaining, updating and distribution of all line sheets in Illustrator as needed.
Team Player: Constant communication and collaboration with design and cross functional team members
Highly efficient, organized, and ability to work with a sense of urgency and purpose.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum of an associate’s degree in Fashion or BA in related science
Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in woven category
Proficient in Illustrator & PLM is a must
Must have strong technical knowledge and ability to create tech packs.
Salary Range: 75-90K. Actual base salary for this role within the above range will be based upon experience, qualifications and/or assigned unit.
We are an EEO / Affimative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected eternal status.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design
Industries: Wholesale
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