Asst Designer

Assistant Designer

Hybrid (Onsite 3 days/wk)

Short-term

Description

DSI is searching for an Assistant Designer who will be responsible for assisting with the creation of commercially viable product designs across collections. Coordinate and deliver brand-right designs that tie back to the overall concept and business strategy; encompassing style, color/print, fit and fabric for new/existing product lines. Applies a solid working knowledge of fashion trends and consumer needs to product designs. Demonstrates a passion for the brand, inspires individuals and relies on limited experience to plan and accomplish goals. Takes direction under immediate supervision, exercising a minimal degree of scope/decision making.

Responsibilities

Assist the design team in the creation of brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy.

Deliver design sketches/prototypes and provide clear specifications for construction.

Build and maintain the sample room.

Create flat sketches and CAD images.

Prepare design team for routine and milestone meetings, including the coordination of line presentation boards/tableaus and selection of product samples.

Communicate ongoing development details to internal partners (i.e. Production, Tech, Merchants) and vendors, ensuring all communication is flowing to the correct people.

Partner with technical design on fit and execution of prototypes, assisting with scheduled fittings and necessary follow-up.

Track and organize development samples, ensuring they are delivered within required timelines and seamlessly passed off to key parties.

Attend routine team meetings and key partner alignment sessions.

Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization.

Apply processes to understand/anticipate the needs of the customer in order to exceed customer expectations and readily react to their needs.

Utilize resources in sourcing new ideas, both internally and externally, and stay up to date on competitor research/trend analysis.

Communicate point of view clearly through mood boards and concept tears.

Achieve set goals with acute attention-to-detail, tracking progress & anticipating potential issues.

Pursue/embrace opportunities to personally grow and develop skills/competencies.

Develop and understand the VS eye/brand identity and specific category.

Build and maintain effective relations with key partners.

Seek to improve process in order to deliver efficiently with speed/agility.

Requirements

Exceptional talent with a commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling/performance.

Exceptional organizational skills.

Ability to recall information.

Customer service philosophy.

Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach.

Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented.

Solid communication and presentation skills.

Solid understanding and ability to communicate construction instructions.

Champion for change and able to react with speed and agility.

Flexible and creative problem solver.

Personal professionalism and accountability.

Moderate travel.

Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent experience.

Entry level with some design experience in a comparable retail environment.

Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign proficiency; Centric a plus.

About Diversified Systems

Founded in 1990, Diversified Systems is an award-winning Technology Services corporation providing all levels of IT project consulting services nationwide. DSI is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with regional offices in the American Midwest and East Coast. We offer our consultants a number of flexible and competitive compensation benefit packages.

Diversified Systems is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

DSI values authenticity and is committed to making sure our employees and partners are valued and respected. At DSI, we believe building a diverse culture is important because we know when people work together, we can achieve better results as a team. DSI realizes that everyone comes from various backgrounds. We celebrate these differences because our employees are our greatest asset as we strive to best meet the needs of those we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts, DSI is focused on advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion by setting high standards to continually evolve our culture. This includes but is not limited to recruiting, community involvement, client delivery, and career development.