Assistant Designer

About PHOENIX Retail, LLC

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.

About Express

Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to creating confidence and inspiring self-expression. Since its launch in 1980, the brand has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style. Whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions, Express ensures you look and feel your best, wherever life takes you.The Company operates over 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.com online store and the Express mobile app.

Position Overview

This role is responsible for supporting the designer and the design process in all of its facets, including sketching, creating and updating detailed tech packs, updating Decks, taking detailed notes during fittings, and communicating clearly with cross functional partners and design manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists and supports Design team in development and innovation of ideas and trends that support the brand
• Participate in research and development of seasonal trends (Runway, Magazines, Style blogs, etc.)
• Assists in shopping retail and designer markets to seek new & innovative ideas
• Assists in product development at all stages under guidance of Designer
• Assists the Designer in sketching & developing to the assigned product category
• Creates flat technical Illustrator sketches for Design development tech packs
• Creates Design development tech pack components accurately. Modifies and updates information as necessary throughout development cycle
• Participate and attend all fittings until approved fit. Take detailed notes and follow up as needed
• Organizes and updates Design sketch boards and design closet/racks for use and reference at all times
• Maintain all current design information: color, prints, trims, reference tears, etc.
• Help maintain organizational support to the team. Document and preserve all illustrations, design development information for future reference
• Prepare line and presentation materials for weekly and milestone meetings: line sheets, print boards, fabric boards, sketch boards, research boards, and garment samples
• Organize after milestone meetings
• Provide support to Sr. Designer/Designer during design-driven meetings-take accurate notes, help dress model, provide tech pack details as needed
• Communicate(s) on daily basis with cross-functional teams & overseas offices to assist in workload and deliverables
• Work with greater design team in other categories to support larger design direction goals & objectives
• Adheres to seasonal time and action calendar to meet all deliverables

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design
• Experience: 0 - 3 years
• Eye for the brand. Excellent design and sketching skills. Strong fashion and creative ability. Keen trend awareness
• Strong organizational skills & ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well with multiple team members
• Positive Team player attitude
• Sense of accountability and strong work ethic.
• Punctuality & dependable attendance
• Proficiency in: WebPDM, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Google

Critical Skills & Attributes

• Internship in Fashion Design
• Excellent collaboration skills and organization skills
• Punctual and responsible
• Great communication skills is a must

Benefits and Compensation

PHOENIX offers a range of benefits to help protect full-time associate's health and long-term financial security including: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match, Merchandise discount, Paid Time Off, Parental leave for new moms and dads.

For part-time associates, PHOENIX is partnering with LIG Solutions to help associates obtain individual insurance coverage that best fits their needs and budget, including major medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, life Insurance and more.

Additionally, part-time associates may be eligible to receive paid sick leave, public health emergency leave and to participate in the 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match.

Part-time associates are also eligible to receive an Express merchandise discount, participate in our Learn & Earn incentive program, and choose voluntary benefits through YouDecide.

Pay Range

$28.17/hr - $39.47/hr

Key skills/competency

• Apparel Design
• Trend Research
• Tech Packs
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Fashion Sketching
• Product Development
• Cross-functional Communication
• Merchandising
• Retail