Assistant Designer - Men's

Assistant Designer - Men's

Co-created in Los Angeles, Pacsun inspires the next generation of youth, building community at the intersection of fashion, music, art and sport. Pacsun is a leading lifestyle brand offering an exclusive collection of the most relevant brands and styles such as adidas, Brandy Melville, Essentials Fear of God, our own brands, and many more.

Our Pacsun community believes in and understands the importance of using our voice, platform, and resources to inspire and bring about positive development. Through our PacCares program, we are committed to our responsibility in using our platform to drive change and take action on the issues important to our community. Join the Pacsun Community.

With our organization rooted in California teen culture, Pacsun has remained true to its original foundation since opening doors in 1980. Now as one of the top names in teen fashion, we continue to build upon a customer centric organization looking forward to continued success and opportunity. We achieve our current and future goals through our employees and enjoy a collaborative environment where each role is valued. For our current Assistant Designer opportunity we seek individuals who look forward to being part of Pacsun's amazing story.

A day in the life, what you'll be doing:

• Assists the Designer in creating styles from concept to completion in whatever capacity is necessary.
• Design, recreate, manipulate and recolor prints using Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Streamline.
• Generates computer sketches and drapes final drawings with correct pattern, colors, graphics and trims.
• Manages communications between design function and non-design team members.
• Help execute the concepts of the designer with critical attention to detail and a sense of urgency to meet all department deadlines.
• Generates spec packages in PDM for the factories to develop initial prototypes (including, but not limited to, establishing measurement points on a garment).
• Maintains PDM and other archival systems.
• Monitors development of preproduction samples with partnership with Product Managers.
• Responsible to conduct market research and become familiar with issues and effects that influence our industry's shifts in business.
• Produces a complete spec package for every garment designed, in a timely manner and to standard.
• Attends fittings to comment and convey the intended fit of each garment either with or without Designer.
• Prepares for meetings, organizes programs and communicates style info to merchants and product development.
• Works with Product Managers to monitor lab dip, hand loom, and strike-off approval.

What it takes to join:

• Minimum 2 yr AA Degree preferred in Design/Fashion Merchandising, or equivalent experience.
• Adobe Illustrator, Micrografx and Photoshop skills.
• PDM training preferred.
• Timely sense of trends and market direction encompassing color, fabric and silhouette.
• Working knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, textiles and current finishing techniques and processes.
• 0-3 years design experience, which includes fabric sourcing, technical design, trim development and color training with practical experience.
• Computer PC, MAC and CAD experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Salary Range: $61,929-$69,223

Pac Perks:

• Dog friendly office environment
• On-site Cafe
• On-site Gym
• $1,000 referral incentive program
• Generous associate discount of 30-50% off merchandise online and in-stores
• Competitive long term and short-term incentive program
• Immediate 100% vested 401K contributions and employer match
• Calm Premium access for all employees
• Employee perks throughout the year

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
• Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.
• Required to travel in elevator or stairwells to attend meetings and engage with associates on multiple floors throughout building.
• Hotel, Airplane, and Car Travel may be required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. As a National Retailer, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume. This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Other Considerations:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.

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