Job Type
Full-time
Description
Haddad is a privately held family business with over 70 years of experience in the children's wear apparel and accessories industry.
Haddad is the leading children's wear manufacturer representing the most iconic American brands in the world; Nike, Brand Jordan, Converse, Hurley and Levi's.
Our talented professionals are leaders in design, sourcing, sales and global distribution.
With over 15 locations and 800 employees globally, it is no surprise that we are already the number one children's wear company in the world.
Overview:
The Senior Associate Designer will work closely with Designers to support and develop seasonal apparel lines and select and seek approval for all raw materials and colors.
Key Accountabilities:
Product development of seasonal brand right lines at all stages, including (but not limited to) market research, trend presentations, and sourcing all raw materialsCreate CAD sketches of styles in developmentEnsure the accuracy of technical packs, which include detailed sketches, fabric and garment construction, pattern scale (where applicable) and trim pages and placementMeet all deadlines in adherence to the seasonal design calendarCreate and design lines according to predetermined style plans, sales needs and emerging trendsPartner in fitting meetings to ensure all product intent reflected in CADS or tech packs is received by cross functional teams as necessaryEnsure the accuracy of seasonal presentation(s) setupEnsure that link files, assortment boards, inspiration boards and design archives library are accurate and updated regularlyCommunicate regularly with Design Operations and Sourcing to update and share information on line developmentReceive and review samples with Designers and send sample comments to the sample roomResearch, select and seek approval for fabrics, trims, silhouettes, color palettes, and patternsSet up seasonal concept presentation deckSpecial projects as assigned
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities/Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design with a strong knowledge of garment construction2 plus years of experience in the fashion industry as an Assistant or Associate Designer (children's wear experience a plus)Proficient in Adobe Creative SuiteExcellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills with attention to detailBrand appropriate aestheticAbility to sketch brand right designs
Consistent in-office presence is vital to the role as it is for all Haddad Brands team members, so that we all have a full appreciation, aesthetically and tactilely, of the qualities that define our brand partners' products and set them apart from their competitors.
Salary Description
$60,000 - $80,000