Job Information

The Childrens Place Associate Designer, Accessories in Secaucus, New Jersey

Location:

Secaucus, New Jersey

Job Summary:

The Associate Designer, Accessories, will play an integral role in the design process from conception to final prototype. Including, but not limited to: Seasonal concepting, CAD sketching, Creating and maintaining seasonal assortment boards, Coloring and detailing, and creating/updating sampling specs. This position will maintain effective collaborative relationships and help to maintain the unique look, integrity, and vision of the brand.

Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities:

  • Execute designs in both soft and hard Accessory categories (ex, Handbags, backpacks, sunglasses, cold weather hats and gloves, socks, belts, hats)

  • Create and execute designs with a focus on styling back to the seasonal apparel concepts and trends

  • Research new trends seasonally and stay updated on social media to react to viral trends

  • Ensure that detail/sampling packages are accurate and complete and hand off to appropriate team members and overseas teams on time

  • Develop strong working relationship with design counterparts to ensure cohesive point of view

  • Communicate effectively with appropriate partners to ensure product execution according to design intent

  • Provide input at concept meetings

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in design or related field

  • 3+ years of experience in design or related field

Skills and Behaviors

  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

  • Ability to understand, interpret, and implement in a collaborate effort the design direction relative to cost, technical guidelines, duty structures, and coordinating back to the apparel and footwear lines

  • Proficient in pattern correcting and the ability to communicate these corrections to technicians in factories on site and via e-mail when off site

  • Strong organization and verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong prioritization skills and management of workload

  • Must be a team player with ability to interact with all levels of organization

  • Strong listening skills and a passion for product