Assistant Designer - Apparel
Torrid is a company focused on fashion, and they are seeking an Assistant Designer to support the Designer & Director in creating technical packages and color line sheets. The role involves sketching, researching fabrics, and assisting in daily design processes while maintaining strong organizational and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Completes silhouette sketching and detailed technical sketches both front and back
- Researches fabrics and trims through shopping, internet, magazines, etc
- Coordinates basic layout for artwork pages
- Creates, organizes and updates reference libraries (fabrics, tech packs, development samples)
- Assists the Designer and Director in daily design processes
Skills
- 1-2 years of design experience including technical knowledge
- Strong computer skills including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Able to work in a fast paced, multi-task environment
- Possesses strong organizational time management skills
- Excellent sense of urgency and consistency
- Illustrates a dedication to meeting requirements of internal and external customers, responding to all customer requests promptly and thoroughly
- Strong communication skills including ability to work in a team environment, give honest, direct feedback and is a solid verbal and written communicator
- Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure
- MUST SUBMIT PORTFOLIO LINK OR SAMPLES
- Hand sketching experience
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 401k with company matching contribution
- Potential to earn company performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive wellness package including, medical, dental, vision, and Flexible Spending Account
- Generous 50% employee discount and access to employee-only sales
- We pay you up to 32 hours annually for volunteering your time in the community
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Aimed at helping employees address a variety of personal and family issues including legal financial consultations, mental health services and more
- Discounts on entertainment tickets and more
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