Jessilyn Personnel is an apparel executive search firm based on Fashion Avenue in New York City.

ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE ASSISTANT

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 40-45K

Job#: 7586

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

Our client is a privately held moderate to better dress manufacturer with a corporate office located in Midtown Manhattan.  Their 4 divisions range from traditional, special occasion, fun contemporary and trendy dresses. They have been established since 1985 with an annual revenue of 50 million dollars and approximately 50 employees. Their price points range from $50 to $100. Their product is manufactured internationally and distribute to major department stores, specialty chains and boutiques. They have also expanded internationally to Canada, South America and Europe.

We are in search of an Account Receivable Assistant.

• Chargeback reconciliation and investigation
• Prior chargeback experience is helpful
• Clerical work – filing various paperwork
• Knowledge on AIMS 360 is a plus

 

 

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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ASSISTANT DESIGNER/ DRESSES

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 35-45K

Job#: 7587

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

Our client is a privately held moderate to better dress manufacturer with a corporate office located in Midtown Manhattan.  Their 4 divisions range from traditional, special occasion, fun contemporary and trendy dresses. They have been established since 1985 with an annual revenue of 50 million dollars and approximately 50 employees. Their price points range from $50 to $100. Their product is manufactured internationally and distribute to major department stores, specialty chains and boutiques. They have also expanded internationally to Canada, South America and Europe.

Our client is looking for an assistant designer for dresses. 

Assistant Designer responsibilities:

• Photographing showroom samples
• Create design sheets
• Follow up requests from sales/buying teams
• Research design themes/ market research
• Follow up and/or create original textile designs
• Oversee sample room
• Research fabrics and trims

Qualifications:

• CAD skills – photoshop, illustrator
• Basic computer skills including Excel
• Detailed oriented
• Organized
• Able to prioritize tasks and work independently
• Follow up skills with sales team & vendors

Helen Tang | helen@jessilyn.net

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ASSISTANT PATTERNMAKER RUNWAY / COLLECTION

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: OPEN

Job#: 7571

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

 

ASSISTANT PATTERNMAKER RUNWAY/COLLECTION

Nothing better than having a MENTOR to teach you the mastering art of Patternmaking at the highest collection level. You will be working in the runway and the celebrity division for the best patternmakers in New York as their assistant.  

Our client is an American luxury fashion company that produces women’s, men’s and accessories and showcases their collection lines twice a year during New York Fashion Week. The company, which is publicly traded, has been in business for over 75 years with an annual revenue of over 4.5 billion dollars. The corporate office is based in New York City with over 1,000 directly owned and operated retail stores worldwide. With over 10,000 employees, their product is being manufactured globally. They sell to luxury department stores and boutiques with retail price points between $150 and $3,300.

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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ASSOCIATE DESIGNER / BRIDAL & EVENINGWEAR

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 50-70K

Job#: 7579

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

Our client is one of the leading brands of bridal and eveningwear. They are looking for an associate designer to work on Bridal and eveningwear.

• Work closely with the Creative Director in all phases of the design process from sketching, color palettes, lab dips, researching trend and mood boards.
• Must understand garment construction.
• Draping experience is a plus
• Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator
• Must have prior experience designing in Bridal and eveningwear

Helen Tang | helen@jessilyn.net

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ASSOCIATE DESIGNER / NB & INFANTS / BOYS & GIRLS

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Location: BROOKLYN, NY

Salary: 60-65K

Job#: 7592

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

 Well established childrenswear company is seeking an Associate Designer to work on newborn/ infants’ apparel for boys & girls.

• Work with the design team in all process from conception to production
• Update line sheets
• Update tech pack
• Communicate with factories overseas
• Organize samples and swatches
• Create artwork for print designs
• 3-5 years’ experience in childrenswear apparel
• Must have strong graphic design abilities
• Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helen Tang | helen@jessilyn.net

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ASSOCIATE DESIGNER/ EVENINGWEAR DRESSES

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 70-75K

Job#: 7557

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

Better to Designer dress manufacturer is looking for an associate designer. This is a position for a detail-oriented team player with positive energy and excellent follow-thru and attention to detail.   The candidate must come from a dress background with 3-5 years of experience – preferably in eveningwear.

 Responsibilities include (but not limited to)

• Assist Creative Director in all phases of the design process from sketching to fabric sourcing, color palettes, lab dips, researching trend and preparing mood boards
• Create detailed beaded layouts based on direction from Creative Director
• Help create cost sheets and BOM in PLM, review assistants’ PLM work before submitting to Creative Director for final review
• Create and update line plans, communicate plans to cross-functional teams on a weekly basis
• Track domestic and overseas sample development
• Acting as the liaison between design, sample room, production and sales
• Maintain daily communication with factories to track developments, anticipate and help resolve issues and maintain a steady of workflow to all factories
• Assist in domestic sampleroom to maintain smooth workflow for patternmakers, sewers and cutters – prepare styles to cut, ensure all ssy and trim are on hand before cut-time, ensure sewers have a steady workload
• Help enter all styles into PLM, manage BOM, update with all changes that occur throughout the design process, relay information to cross-functional teams accordingly
• Assist in showroom

Helen Tang | helen@jessilyn.net

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DENIM RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 80-90K

Job#: 7591

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

 Our client is a very Beautiful moderate private label manufacturer that makes $150 Million business with QVC and has over 50 employers working for them. Company is located right in midtown Manhattan and they are searching for a Denim Research and Development Manager.

Requirements:

• 7yrs denim experience and should also have the likes of denim with Twill bottoms experience (pure experience – no dablers)
• Well organized and energetic candidates only.

Position Overview:

The Manager, of Fabric R&D is responsible for driving the development and execution with the Sr. Merchandising Manager of product development, sourcing, costing of pre-production and production stage for Denim and Non-denim category including the pigment dye program

• Analyze and assess fabric needs, based on Design's seasonal direction, and make mill/fabric recommendations.
• Partner with mills and suppliers on all fabric development; sample yardage availability and garment making with factory. Review Mill Fabric Testing.
• Coordinate meetings between mills to find new fabric qualities and finishing techniques for future development including innovation.
• Initiate with design, and lead R&D research process with new and innovative solutions on washes and novelty trims.
• Maintain well organized wash development archives.
• Tracking and reviewing development/wash samples prior passing to Design. Offer design any recommendations.
• Adhere to calendar deadlines for development.
• Shop the market; Anthropology, NYDJ, Zara, AG, Alice&Olivia, Bloomingdales Contemporary Brands, Rebecca Taylor, Tahari. Purchase samples and note retail prices. Europe; on-line.  Create deck and present to the business.  Set up calendar meeting.
• Identify opportunities to adapt/adopt new resources, leveraging external partners (Lucky, CFL and any other vendor).
• Plan factory allocation with Sr. Merchandising Manager.
• Review FDS on all adopted fabrics, ensuring content, and construction details identified meet cost parameter guidelines. Ensure all FDS are filed in the proper shared drive.     
• Review first cost with Sr. Merchandising Manager.
• Initiate and facilitate garment wear test trials on new fabrics. Report findings to Design and Merch teams.
• Lab dips approvals for development and bulk.
• Bulk wash approvals.
• Review design folder prior to passing to production team.
• Attend Proto Fits and Bulk fittings with design & TD.  PP samples to be reviewed with wash standards.
• Research novelty trims and embellishment sourcing based on trends.  Set up presentation calendar invite design.
• Effectively incorporate the everyday learning into business plans and to drive new idea potential.
• Wash development trips to factories

 

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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DESIGNER / BOY'S APPAREL SIZES 4-20

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 80-90K

Job#: 7577

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

A well-established children’s apparel manufacturer is looking for a Designer to work on boy’s categories from sizes 4-20.

• Identify the fashion trends in the boy's apparel market.
• Seasonally shop stores for trends
• Develop concept and trend boards
• Develop the Line and Merchandise Plans.
• Work with sourcing to develop new fabrics, washes and trims
• Organize and conduct Line Reviews
• Maintain the Design Calendar with detailed milestones and deadlines
• Work closely with technical design team to ensure tech packs and artwork are prepared for the production department.
• Maintain the composition of the Line Sheets and showroom sales book for Sales team.
• Responsible to coordinate the review and approval of all garments and components prior to production commencing
• Review all tech packs, artwork packages and approval comments before passing to production
• Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience with Filemaker Pro is a plus.

Helen Tang | helen@jessilyn.net

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DESIGNER BRIDAL/ EVENINGWEAR GOWN

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 70-90K

Job#: 7578

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

Our client is one of the leading manufacturers of bridal and eveningwear. They are looking for a designer to work on Bridal and eveningwear.

• Work closely with the Creative Director in all phases of the design process from sketching, color palettes, lab dips, researching trend and mood boards.
• Must understand garment construction.
• Draping experience is a plus
• Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator
• Must have prior experience designing in Bridal and eveningwear

Helen Tang | helen@jessilyn.net

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DESIGNER RTW

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 70-85K

Job#: 7583

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

Our client is a high end, luxury womenswear and accessories brand with licensee agreements for fragrance and footwear. They have won many fashion awards. This company debuted their collection in 2002 and their corporate headquarters is based in Manhattan. They have ten freestanding stores worldwide and are sold in over 100 luxury department stores. Their company annual revenue is around 85 million dollars and they have staff over 200 employees. Our client does 4 collections and participle in Fashion Week twice a year. Their retail price point is between $300 to $5,000.  They manufacture domestically and internationally. This fashion house is known to play an important role in American fashion.

Our client is looking for an RTW Designer.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with VP of Design for RTW collection.
• Participle in all sketching, draping, swatch development (finishing and construction) and fittings.
• Create mood boards and fabric/color palettes by delivery.
• Aid in selection of fabric and trims for collection. 
• Concept and develop innovative construction techniques and finishing.
• Work with freelance graphic designer and in-house Print & Embellishment team on design and development.
• Collaborate with Product Development team to develop each sample to its fullest potential.
• Work with Assistant Designer to make sure all flats are created before spec launch and consistently updated as necessary.
• Create Technical specs for own styles passed to tech designer.
• Fabricate all styles by fabric and color.
• Oversee material sheets to ensure the best finishing, construction and details.
• Approve all lab-dips, artwork and strike-offs.
• Work with Merchant team to adhere to merchandising plan and communicate as styles evolve to ensure that the collection is fulfilling plan.
• Attend production fittings when necessary.
• Adhere to calendar and communicate with advanced notice issues hitting target dates.
• 5 + years working in designer or contemporary products
• Proficient in Photoshop and illustrator.
• Strong rendering skills.

Helen Tang | helen@jessilyn.net

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EDI COORDINATOR

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 52K

Job#: 7585

Recruiter: Susie Huang

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Description:

Our client is a contemporary better Womenswear Cashmere and Knits house. Their product ranges from cashmere and knit tops and knit dresses. The company was founded in 2001 with a gross revenue of over $100 million.  Their corporate office is located in Midtown Manhattan with over 50 employees.

Their product are produced internationally and a privately held corporation. Their sales are being distributed in better department store across the country. 

Description:

• Our client is searching for an EDI COORDINATOR experience.
• Must have experience with the Shipping department
• Work with EDI
• Purchase orders
• prepare ASN for shipments
• Generate UCC labels
• Track orders with multiple warehouse
• AIM/ Blue cherry systems
• Must be organized, detailed and articulate
• Accounts: Saks, Kohl’s, JCpenny

Susie Huang | susie@jessilyn.net

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EDI COORDINATOR

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 50-60K

Job#: 7545

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

Men’s Sportswear manufacturer with a corporate office located in Midtown Manhattan is looking for an EDI coordinator.

 RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• • Understand and Implement all EDI transactions (850, 855, 860, 856, 810, 940, 945, 943, 944, 832, 816, 753, 754 and 997)
  • Experience in processing inbound and Outbound EDI to customers, warehouses and factories via ERP systems.
  • Through knowledge of EDI Life cycle between Factories, warehouse and customer (both inbound and outbound).
  • Experience working with major retailers EDI processing. Good understanding of mandatory requirements in EDI Guidelines for major retailers.  
  • Managing existing EDI customers and help testing and onboarding new Trading Partners
  • Good understanding of Manual Bulks, EDI Bulks, Bulk Depletion process, Bulk vs EDI Comparisons.
  • Good Understanding of EDI Catalogs used by different retailers. Should be able to upload styles into catalogs and generate SKUs/UPC bar codes
  • Hands on experience using ERP systems and understand all the master setups.
  • Knowledge of Product life cycle in Apparel Industry
  • Understand the concepts of casepack, prepack, packing methods.
  • Through understanding of Inventory life cycle.
  • Should be able to run Inventory reports.
  • Should act as a coordinator between EDI and other internal departments like Logistics, production and shipping.
  • Assisting accounting team in identifying and resolving Chargeback issues related to EDI.
  • Good Analytical skills
  • Good Communication skills
  • Candidates should be energetic, enthusiastic and hardworking.
  • Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required.
  • Flexibility to work after business hours as per company needs.

Helen Tang | helen@jessilyn.net

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EDI DIRECTOR

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 110K

Job#: 7588

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

Men’s Sportswear manufacturer with a corporate office located in Midtown Manhattan is looking for an EDI director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Management of catalog of all EDI document types·
• Communication between trading partners and Company·
• Set up new partner relationship/full cycle of testing·
• Identify and facilitate issues with partner data mapping from onset through completion
• Process and monitor all inbound and outbound transactions·
• Communicate with Sales group on status of EDI implementation·
• Support Customer Service group with EDI related issues·
• Identifies, recommends and implements process improvements in support of the EDI system
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: ·

• 7+  years’ experience with EDI processing·
• Proven knowledge of all catalog transaction types·
• Experience with Commerce Hub and Retail Link desirable·
• Functional knowledge of cloud-based technology is preferred·
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiar with ERP Systems
• Familiar and extremely capable of Excel

Helen Tang | helen@jessilyn.net

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FABRIC COORDINATOR/ PRODUCT DEVELOPER

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 40-50K

Job#: 7598

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

 Product Development/Design Assistant

Fabric Sourcing:

o   Prepare and submit sourcing packets to vendors and factories each season

o   Submit quality standard cards to factories and vendors for counter sourcing

o   Follow up with vendors to ensure that sourced fabrics are being sent in a timely fashion to meet internal deadlines and goals

o   Arrange vendor appointments based on calendar scheduling

o   Update team “fabric board” with new swatches and/or pertinent quality information

o   Update team “color board” with new standards and keep up to date for meetings

o   Ensure headers of new fabrications are made for meetings with buyers

o   Maintain organized fabric archive

Textile & Print Shows:

o   Prepare for and attend all domestic textile trade shows

o   Register Design Team for all major textile and print shows

o   Follow up with vendors, and track delivery of specially requested artworks and fabrications

 Record Keeping:

o   File counter sourcing requests and submissions appropriately

o   File sourced fabrics in vendor’s binder

o  Maintain all records in our PLM software NGC

o  Work very closely with Fabric Coordinator to ensure all fabric info is up to date and accurate throughout the product lifecycle 

Artwork Development:

o   Assist with submission of artwork requests

o   Assist with pitch sheets for print and embroidery vendors, and keep record of all color way submissions

Development Charts

o   BHLDN Development Chart

• Help to maintain chart to ensure that all BHLDN exclusive requests made via email are recorded and updated

o   Technical Design’s Development Chart

• Ensure that all styles in development are added to chart along with their respective sketch
• Update style numbers and names as assigned
• Update with line book photos after bridal market

Shipments

o   Assist in coordinating shipments and pulling samples from Technical Design’s sample racks for BHLDN requests

 

Key Skill Sets

• Organized
• Detail Oriented
• Collaborative
• Strong time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Excel skills
• PLM (NGC) experience preferred

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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FITTER BRIDAL DRESSES

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: $25/HR

Job#: 6244

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

Magnificent high end retail store located in the heart of Manhattan.  Been in business for over 60 years and sells the most amazing day, evening, MOB.  They also do collaborations with European and American Designers to create product exclusively for their retail stores. Our client also has multiple retail stores located in New York and Canada.  Their price point in retail is $300-$36,000

Our client is looking for fitters for eveningwear, mother of the bride and bridal. Must have retail experience with customer fittings. Must have experience working in fast-paced retailers such as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Barneys etc..

Helen Tang | helen@jessilyn.net

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FREELANCE PATTERNMAKER/ GERBER

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: $40/HR

Job#: 7597

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

Our client is a beautiful luxury contemporary lifestyle brand manufacturer which was established in 1991.  Their corporate headquarters is located on Fashion Avenue with their Flagship store in one of New York’s most iconic buildings on 5^th Avenue.  Their annual sales are over 100 million dollars with over 500 employees.  The retail price point is between $200 and $1,500 with products manufactured domestically and internationally.  One of the most unique aspects of our client is their sales concept of mail direct and direct selling with 4 national trunk shows a year. Our client has stylists nationwide to work directly with customers in personalizing their wardrobe. Their overall company aesthetic consists of classic lines with impeccable detailing using luxury fabrics in their two collection lines. 

We are searching for a freelance patternmaker.

• Must have working experience on Gerber 8.5.1

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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FREELANCE SAMPLEMAKER/ MENSWEAR

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: $25-30/HR

Job#: 6221

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

Our client is an American luxury fashion company that produces women’s, men’s and accessories and showcases their collection lines twice a year during New York Fashion Week. The company, which is publicly traded, has been in business for over 75 years with an annual revenue of over 4.5 billion dollars. The corporate office is based in New York City with over 1,000 directly owned and operated retail stores worldwide. With over 10,000 employees, their product is being manufactured globally. They sell to luxury department stores and boutiques with retail price points between $150 and $3,300.

Our client is looking for freelance samplemakers to work on menswear. 

• Assignment is from 11/28 until 12/9
• Report to the Atelier Director
• Work closely with the design team on making samples and doing alterations

Helen Tang | helen@jessilyn.net

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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Location: Fort Lee, NJ

Salary: 40-45K

Job#: 7599

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

Urban Streetwear manufacturer in New Jersey is looking for a graphic designer.

• In charge of designing graphic t-shirt
• Design sub-logos and icons
• Design packaging and accessory
• Assist in marketing tools when needed
• Research and report graphic, layout, technique, themes
• Identify trends for graphic tees
• Design, color separation and techpack t-shirt
• Communicate with vendors and production team for proper developments
• File and organize technique
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of Illustrator and photoshop
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially excel)
• English and Korean bilingual preferred
• 2-3 years experience with graphic t-shirt
• 2-3 experience in apparel
• Knowledge of urban fashion market

Helen Tang | helen@jessilyn.net

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HEAD DESIGNER/ BOY'S APPAREL SIZE 4-20

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 80-100K

Job#: 7554

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

A well-established children’s apparel manufacturer is looking for a Head Designer to work on all boy’s categories from sizes 4-20.

• Responsible to identify the fashion trends that will be important in the boy's apparel market.
• Seasonally shop stores for trends
• Develop concept and trend boards
• Develop the Line and Merchandise Plans.
• Work with sourcing to develop new fabrics, washes and trims
• Organize and conduct Line Reviews
• Manage a small team
• Develop the Design Calendar with detailed milestones and deadlines then distribute the work to the design team for development.
• Work closely with technical design team to ensure tech packs and artwork are prepared for the production department.
• Manage design team in the composition of the Line Sheets and showroom sales book for Sales team.
• Responsible to coordinate the review and approval of all garments and components prior to production commencing
• Review all tech packs, artwork packages and approval comments before passing to production
• Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop

• Experience with Filemaker Pro is a plus.

Helen Tang | helen@jessilyn.net

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PRINT CAD DESIGNER/ NED GRAPHICS

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 70-80K

Job#: 7590

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

Moderate womenswear manufacturer is seeking a Print Cad Designer.

• Report to Creative Art Director
• Put print studio artwork into repeat, work on color separation, and recolor prints to be sent to various mills all while working within technical limitations of the fabric/mill
• Make multiple colorways for meeting with client
• Prepare print packages to send to mills for development.  Communicate with vendors and overseas mills through email
• Embroidery and embellishment design, all stages of design from development to production
• Ability to design new prints based on inspiration submitted by the design team
• Match color accurately, very strong sense of color and color theory
• Ned Graphics (Design and Repeat, Color Reduction and Cleaning, and Easy Coloring)
• Advanced Photoshop and Illustrator skills
• Expertise in print placements, from design to reworking for production markers
• Experience with complicated “watercolor” type prints and half drop repeats
• Working knowledge of patterns/garments
• Familiar with screen sizes and limitations, rotary printing, and jointlines
• Effective communication with team and overseas mills
• Experience with various fabrications
• Excel/Google Sheets

Helen Tang | helen@jessilyn.net

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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN ASSISTANT BRIDAL

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 40-50K

Job#: 7594

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

A HIGHLY SUCESSFUL AND GROWING BRIDAL COMPANY IS SEEKING A PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN ASSISTANT TO JOIN THEIR TEAM

 Product Development/Design Assistant

Fabric Sourcing:

o   Prepare and submit sourcing packets to vendors and factories each season

o   Submit quality standard cards to factories and vendors for counter sourcing

o   Follow up with vendors to ensure that sourced fabrics are being sent in a timely fashion to meet internal deadlines and goals

o   Arrange vendor appointments based on calendar scheduling

o   Update team “fabric board” with new swatches and/or pertinent quality information

o   Update team “color board” with new standards and keep up to date for meetings

o   Ensure headers of new fabrications are made for meetings with buyers

o   Maintain organized fabric archive

Textile & Print Shows:

o   Prepare for and attend all domestic textile trade shows

o   Register Design Team for all major textile and print shows

o   Follow up with vendors, and track delivery of specially requested artworks and fabrications

 Record Keeping:

o   File counter sourcing requests and submissions appropriately

o   File sourced fabrics in vendor’s binder

o  Maintain all records in our PLM software NGC

o  Work very closely with Fabric Coordinator to ensure all fabric info is up to date and accurate throughout the product lifecycle 

Artwork Development:

o   Assist with submission of artwork requests

o   Assist with pitch sheets for print and embroidery vendors, and keep record of all color way submissions

Development Charts

o   BHLDN Development Chart

• Help to maintain chart to ensure that all BHLDN exclusive requests made via email are recorded and updated

o   Technical Design’s Development Chart

• Ensure that all styles in development are added to chart along with their respective sketch
• Update style numbers and names as assigned
• Update with line book photos after bridal market

Shipments

o   Assist in coordinating shipments and pulling samples from Technical Design’s sample racks for BHLDN requests

 

Key Skill Sets

• Organized
• Detail Oriented
• Collaborative
• Strong time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Excel skills
• PLM (NGC) experience preferred

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 45-50K

Job#: 7555

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

Men’s Sportswear manufacturer with a corporate office located in Midtown Manhattan is looking for a Production assistant.

• Create Purchase Orders
• Review and update Timing and Action Plans to ensure factories are following the production plan.
• Review Compliance and Approve tickets/ UPC’s Packaging Trims etc.
• Update system with any PO/ Production changes
• The person needs to be organized, self-motivated and have good follow up skills.

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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PRODUCTION ASSISTANT BILINGUAL CHINESE

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 35K

Job#: 7593

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

Local manufacturer / contractor is in search of a Production Assistant.

• Keep records of trim.
• Keep production schedules for both domestic and China factories
• Speak to contractor daily to meet delivery schedules.
• Keep contractor price agreements.
• Meet new customers and introduce them to company.
• Must be detail oriented
• Proficient in Excel
• Must be able to communicate in Chinese

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 52-65K

Job#: 7498

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

Private label womenswear manufacturer is searching for a production coordinator.

• Must have the following account experiences: Kohl’s, JC Penney’s, Sam’s, Walmart, VF or Avenue- Other accounts will also be included.
• Must have experience using supplier’s websites and portals
• Fundamental understanding of yarns (sizes and gauges) and knit fabrics (contents and weights)
• Follow up on Purchase Orders
• Work with factories overseas
• Work on branded and private labels
• EDI experience is a must
• Experiencing using AIMS is a plus

Helen Tang | helen@jessilyn.net

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PRODUCTION COORDINATOR / PRIVATE LABEL

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 65-75K

Job#: 7508

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

Private label womenswear manufacturer is searching for a production coordinator.

• Must have the following account experiences: Kohl’s, JC Penney’s, Sam’s, Walmart, VF or Avenue- Other accounts will also be included.
• Must have experience using supplier’s websites and portals
• Fundamental understanding of yarns (sizes and gauges) and knit fabrics (contents and weights)
• Follow up on Purchase Orders
• Work with factories overseas
• Work on branded and private labels
• EDI experience is a must
• Experiencing using AIMS is a plus

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PRODUCTION COORDINATOR/NJ/BILINGUAL KOREAN

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Location: Fort Lee, NJ

Salary: 40-45K

Job#: 7600

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

Urban Streetwear manufacturer in New Jersey is looking for a Production coordinator.

• Assist to make better quality, less priced clothes in time for delivery without errors or defects
• Coordinating the products from overseas vendor with import team and the warehouse
• Creating new styles cad map and communicate with sales team
• Production PO and L/C open management
• Sample management
• Quality/ delivery issue follow up
• Daily production issue follow up
• Sample comments release and arrangement
• Weekly S/D management and compliance management
• Sales order check
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of Illustrator and photoshop
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially excel)
• English and Korean bilingual preferred
• 2-5 years experience in Production (knit and/or woven)
• 2-5 experience in apparel

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PRODUCTION MANAGER - WOMEN'S ACTIVE/ SPORTSWEAR

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 150-175K

Job#: 7549

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

Women’s active/ sportswear manufacturer is looking for a production manager.

• Product ranges from cut & sew knits, fleece and thermal T-shirt, jackets, pants, socks, undergarments and camouflage apparel
• Must have experience working with camo fabric patterns including Advantage, Mossy oak etc.
• Daily communicate with oversea factories in India, Pakistan, China and Vietnam
• Resolve production related issues
• Work on WIP, T&A calendar and hangtags
• Work closely with design and technical design team on 1^st and production samples
• Monitor and provide fit approvals and comments
• Fabric knowledge is helpful
• Excellent growth potential
• Possible some traveling
• Must be proficient in Excel
• Some working knowledge in Visual Next software  
• Experience working with Retail Link is a plus
• Hang with Reebok, Nike, Under Armour, Adidas etc.

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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PRODUCTION/ SOURCING MANAGER - UNDERWEAR/ UNDERGARMENT

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 90-110K

Job#: 7548

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

Men’s and boy’s sportswear manufacturer is looking for a production/ sourcing manager.

• Manage product cycle-from order placement until delivery in the US, including, managing the T&A calendar, lab dips, fabric approval, trim approval, etc
• Stay on calendar
• QC document review
• testing report review
• Communicate with suppliers overseas
• Evaluate monthly capacity to ensure we plan accordingly
• Communicate with sales staff on any issues or late deliveries
• Product ranges: performance/ compression underwear/ undergarment.
• Experience in poly spandex and cotton spandex.
• Work with factories in Vietnam.
• Experience working with Walmart or any mass merchant retailer is a plus

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SALES EXECUTIVE CHILDRENS

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Location: BROOKLYN, NY

Salary: 150k

Job#: 7568

Recruiter: Susie Huang

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Description:

Our client is searching for a SALES EXECUTIVE for an established Childrenswear Company for looking to build their Off Price line

Responsibilities for SALES EXECUTIVE

• You must be an A personality / A go- getter / be assertive  
• Product is Toddler / 4-6X

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SAMPLE HAND/SWIM WEAR/ACTIVE WEAR/ SEWER

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Location: Long Island

Salary: $14.00/HR

Job#: 7495

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

Our client is the premier designer and manufacturer of swimwear in North America. They are a privately owned company and has led the swimwear industry in quality and innovation since 1933. 

 

Roles and responsibilities for Swimwear Sample Hand /TEMP TO PERM 

• Ability to operate multiple sewing machines to create swimwear samples
• Experienced with Swimwear / Lingerie / Activewear preferred 

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SAMPLEMAKER BRIDAL

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 22-24/HR

Job#: 7596

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

Bridal/Bridesmaid Company seeking sample sewer. 

Responsibilities:

• Sew samples from start to finish.

• Work closely with Patternmakers to communicate challenges, changes, or suggestions.
• Sew light production pieces and perform alterations

• Be a team player and thrive in a fast paced environment
• Communicate suggestions/ideas for improvement from the perspective of production while maintaining the original design requirements.

Requirements

• Experience as a sample sewer required
• Strong problem solving skills
• Understanding a pattern and how that pattern is used both in cutting and sewing
• Experience with sewing different types of products

 

 

Helen Tang | helen@jessilyn.net

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SAMPLEMAKER/ BRIDAL/ NJ

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Location: EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ

Salary: $20-22/HR

Job#: 7573

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

Our client is looking for a Bridal Samplemaker.

• Prior Experience in the bridal industry working with structured gowns - references will be an advantage but not essential
• Experience handling all variations of silk
• Experience in couture finishing techniques
• An absolute attention to detail as the success of our brand relies on a high quality finished gown
• Ability to work independently and assist in other duties as may be required in a small business
• Motivated and excited to be part of the brand
• Ability to work to agreed timeframes and deadlines
• Communicative English  
• Pattern making an advantage but not essential.

Helen Tang | helen@jessilyn.net

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SENIOR DESIGNER RTW

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 90-125K

Job#: 7584

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

Our client is a high end, luxury womenswear and accessories brand with licensee agreements for fragrance and footwear. They have won many fashion awards. This company debuted their collection in 2002 and their corporate headquarters is based in Manhattan. They have ten freestanding stores worldwide and are sold in over 100 luxury department stores. Their company annual revenue is around 85 million dollars and they have staff over 200 employees. Our client does 4 collections and participle in Fashion Week twice a year. Their retail price point is between $300 to $5,000.  They manufacture domestically and internationally. This fashion house is known to play an important role in American fashion.

Our client is looking for an RTW Senior Designer.

Responsibilities:

• Support VP of Design in inception and design of the collection
• Create mood boards and fabric/color palettes by delivery.
• Oversee selection of fabric and trims for the collection. 
• Concept and develop innovative construction and finishing.
• Oversee Print and Embellishment Development.
• Direct Associate Designer in all sketching, draping, swatch development (finishing and construction) and fittings.
• Manage the wovens design team including the workflow and calendar.  Communicate all necessary information to each team as necessary.
• Collaborate with knitwear team on all knitwear styles
• Work with VP of Merchandising to adhere to merchandising plan and communicate with merchandising team as styles evolve to ensure that the collection is fulfilling plan.
• Be aware of trends in the designer market - consistently visiting stores.
• Create Technical specs for all styles that will be passed to patternmakers.
• Fabricate all styles by fabric and color.
• Oversee material sheets to ensure the best finishing, construction and details.
• Communicate with patternmakers and have a presence in the sample room.
• Approves all lab-dips, artwork and strike-offs
• Work with Product Development team to develop each sample to its fullest potential.
• Adhere to calendar and communicate with advanced noticed of issues hitting target dates.
• Attend production fittings when necessary.
• Oversee design of all Special Projects (Capsule collections, VIP and misc projects)
• 7+ years of experience in a management position.
• Creative and innovative sketching, design and conceptualization skills.
• Ability to design around concepts.
• Thorough knowledge of fabrication, silhouettes, color ways, construction techniques and trim.
• Outstanding leadership, communication and managerial skills.

Helen Tang | helen@jessilyn.net

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SENIOR TECHNICAL DESIGNER DEVELOPMENT/ OUTERWEAR AND JACKETS

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: $100-125k

Job#: 7572

Recruiter: Susie Huang

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Description:

Our client is a private label manufacturer searching for a talented Ladies OUTERWEAR Development Technical Designer.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB FUNCTIONS:

 Protects brand integrity through fit continuity, upholding construction standards and consistency

• Measuring, Fitting
• Create development tech packs with collaboration from design team
• Daily communication with overseas factories 
• Interface with sourcing and costing team to ensure that development styles meet target wholesale guidelines
• Fit Comments
• Draping/Pattern making when necessary
• Pattern corrections if necessary
• Able to determine the correct construction for a given selected fabrication with respect to drape or fit
• TOP approvals

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience
• Good communication skills, working with design teams
• Able to collaborate with in-house pattern makers when necessary to compare first patterns and factory submitted patterns
• Elevated working knowledge of construction, apparel factory operations & patternmaking fundamentals.
• Demonstrates agility -- ability to multi-task.
• Able to manage workflow and meet deadlines in a fast pace environment
• Proactive problem solver --resolution oriented.
• Ability to manage & follow through on a task from start to finish within specified timelines independently.
• Comprehensive understanding of fabrications and internal trims and construction 

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SHIPPING/ LOGISTIC ASSISTANT

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 40-50K

Job#: 7561

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

Men’s Urban/ Streetwear manufacturer is looking for a Shipping and Logistic assistant.  

Requirements for Shipping and Logistic:

• Receiving containers
• Sending pick tickets to the warehouse
• Putting in sales orders in the system
• Addressing Chargebacks
• Routing Purchase Orders
• Following up on shipping with the warehouse
• Checking Bill of Ladings

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SHOWROOM SALES ASSISTANT

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 40-45K

Job#: 7565

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

MUST HAVE SHOWROOM EXPERIENCE:

Please do not apply if you only have retail experience.  

Our client is searching for a Sales Assistant. You will have the benefit of working alongside a professional team monitoring and tracking samples and inventory/market preparation and daily administrative tasks. You should be hardworking, motivated and eager to take initiative.
Tasks will include (but are not limited to):

• Participate in showroom appointments
• Prepare Powerpoint picture recaps to follow each meeting
• Monitor and track inventory
• Work alongside team for completion of order confirmations and all order maintenance
• Market Preparation, for upcoming market weeks and shows
• Maintaining the appearance of the showroom before, during, and after appointments
• Daily administrative tasks such as organization, filing and ordering supplies when necessary
• Track and monitor sales orders and make sure they have been entered into the system
• Send samples to buyers when necessary
• Track samples in and out of the showroom

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years experience 
Excellent Communication Skills
Working knowledge of MS word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Photo Shop
Must be organized, detail oriented & professional

 

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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SR SALES EXECUTIVE BETTER WOMANS SPORTSWEAR

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: OPEN

Job#: 7576

Recruiter: Susie Huang

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Description:

 

Established Better Missy Sportswear Company is Seeking a Highly Motivated Senior Sales Executive with a minimum of 10 years Showroom Sales experience focusing on Dresses and Woven Tops to join their company who will eloquently represent the core value of their brand.

 

Requirements: 

Must have strong relationships with retail buyers

Be a Team Player and possess a can-do attitude  

Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Energetic, Hardworking, Enthusiastic and Pleasant Personality

Take ownership and have a strong sense of responsibility 

Very strong follow up skills 

 

Salary commensurate with experience -

 

Nordstrom

Macys

Bloomingdales

JC Penny

Kohls

Target

TJ Maxx

Walmart

Burlington

Susie Huang | susie@jessilyn.net

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TECHNICAL DESIGNER ASSISTANT

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 40k

Job#: 7492

Recruiter: Susie Huang

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Description:

A major dress company is seeking an Assistant Technical Designer Dresses Woven and Knits.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: for Assistant Technical Designer Dresses

 

• Assist to the Senior Technical Designer
• Specing and measuring garments
• Attend live model fittings, take fit notes and send comments to factories.

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TECHNICAL DESIGNER ASSOCIATE BRIDAL

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 50-55K

Job#: 7595

Recruiter: Susie Huang

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Description:

A HIGHLY SUCESSFUL AND GROWING BRIDAL COMPANY IS SEEKING A PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN ASSISTANT TO JOIN THEIR TEAM

ASSOCIATE TECHNICAL DESIGNER 

ROLE STATEMENT:

The Associate Technical Designer is responsible for the garment uniformity and consistency as it pertains to fit, construction and quality. Interfaces with all cross functional teams and global partners. Ensures product is consistent with Company Design Collection standards and production timelines are met.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Collaborate with Designers to determine fit and aesthetic details.

- Co-ordinate and schedule fit sessions with Design Team.

- Lead/attend fit sessions with designers’ proposing alternative methods of construction 

- Monitor and track the status of all development and production styles.

- Measure and enter specs in the tech pack prior to fitting.

- Take accurate fit notes during fitting.

- Communicate fit comments and corrections to global technical partners, factories, vendors and QC. 

- Interface with the Pre-Production and Production teams to ensure all deadlines are met.

- Partner with the technical design supervisor and Patternmaker to resolve pattern issues and perform investigative work to solve discrepancies in samples/patterns.

- Attend the milestone meetings when applicable.

- Consistent/continuous prioritization of workload and tasks.

- Prepare various garments for fit sessions and meetings.

- Ability to research and resolve quality issues.

- Distribute all updates to team members and factories.   

- Correspond with pattern room to send patterns, cutter’s musts and samples to factories.

- Update tech packs to stay on top of design sketch revisions, construction details and specs following Proto/ Line Review notes.

- Manage weekly workload, keeping to calendar following deadlines.
All other duties, as assigned by the Senior Technical Designer and Directors.

 QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: 

 - 3-5 Years Technical Design Experience

- Pattern-making experience and understands pattern grading

- Sewing and design experience

- Must be able to set priorities in an environment with competing/changing demands.

- Must be able to implement plans quickly with minimal guidance.

- Must be able to work independently on multiple tasks which are high priority.

- Strong organization and management skills, with emphasis on initiation and follow through. 

- Detail oriented 

- Ability to work under pressure 

- Proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook

- Excellent organization, multi-tasking, listening, strong oral and written communication skills

- Coachable​

- Team player

 

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TECHNICAL DESIGNER TEMP TO PERM

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 80-90k

Job#: 7570

Recruiter: Susie Huang

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Description:

Our client is an American luxury fashion company that produces women’s, men’s and accessories and showcases their collection lines twice a year during New York Fashion Week. The company, which is publicly traded, has been in business for over 75 years with an annual revenue of over 4.5 billion dollars. The corporate office is based in New York City with over 1,000 directly owned and operated retail stores worldwide. With over 10,000 employees, their product is being manufactured globally. They sell to luxury department stores and boutiques with retail price points between $150 and $3,300. 

Our client is searching for a Temp to Permanent Technical Designer for a contemporary Luxury house.  Responsibilities for Temp to Permanent Technical Designer for Ladies Contemporary luxury market

• Ready to Wear Ladies soft and hard woven (Coats, Jackets, dresses, pants and tops) and knits and sweater.
• Must come from a Runway house. 
• Drape & patternmaking background and work with the pattern makers
• Participate in fit sessions
• Travel to Asia (2-4 times) a year.
• Excel

 

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TRIM RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 80-85K

Job#: 7581

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

 Our client is a very Beautiful moderate private label manufacturer that makes $150 Million business with QVC and has over 50 employers working for them. Company is located right in midtown Manhattan and they are searching for a trimmer who is strong in the research and developmental process.

Description:

• work with two or more brands in design development and production
• Source, research, develop all kinds of trims
• Once it goes into production, review trims being developed along w/embellishment trims and layouts
• review and send seasonal trim report to respective trim vendors
• approve trim submit and color
• timely update detailed trim information to system
• Adhere to trim and design corporate calendars
• Collaborate with trim vendors to research trim or inquire new trim collection

Requirements:

• 3 years experience
• Flex, PDM
• Google DOCS, Windows paint and Outlook
• Detail oriented and organized
• Good communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Excellent organizational skills
• Results oriented
• Detail oriented
• Strong follow up skills
• Microsoft Office( Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

 

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VP OF TECHNICAL SERVICES / PAID RELOCATION TO NEW YORK

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 300K ++++

Job#: 7582

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

High end branded label is looking for a VP of Technical Services.

• Run all technical services from developmental to production
• Work with domestic and international factories on producing high-quality garments
• Travel to factories in China, Vietnam and Italy to check sample development and production
• Identify and manage relationships with new manufacturers
• Oversee quality control of all garments to ensure best construction and fit.
• Must be a patternmaker
• Work closely with Creative Director and owner
• Partner with the VP of Production
• Must have working experience as a technical design professional in European studios
• The company will provide visa sponsorship and paid relocation to New York
• Excellent benefit package
• Hang with Kenzo, Prada, Burberry

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