Dillard's Men's Designer
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
Trend
- Meet with trend services, review trend websites and publications to determine appropriate trends for brand
- Work with color services for color direction
- Work with print services for print direction
- Meet with fabric research, mills & manufacturers for fabric trend
Development / Definition
- Meet with merchandising team to review business plan
- Develop seasonal color palette and fabric
- Develop artwork with Cad Artists/Manufacturers
- Determine silhouette, trims, pattern, color, details
- Sketch in Kaledo styles for development
- Participate in merchandising strategies of brand
Production
- Participate in sourcing meetings
- Participate in GFE fits when necessary
- Approve fabric submits and all garment components
- Approve all print, pattern & color
- Prepare bill of materials and attend all technical turn-ins
Mandatory qualifications:
Previous position as a designer in the retail or wholesale industry with a design degree or equivalent experience, Minimum 5 years
Important Technical Skills:
- Ability to create clear sketches and determine appropriate measurements for design samples
- Understanding of fabric/garment construction and manufacturing process
- Understanding of garment costing
- Proficient computer skills with ability to use internet-based systems
- Strong attention to detail
Important “Soft Skills”:
- Excellent ability to recognize and implement important fashion trends appropriate to the brand
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Excellent organizational skills
- Highly motivated and energetic
- Ability to follow time and action calendar to meet deadlines
Candidate Requirements:
Description of average work week - 40 hours per week minimum, more as workload demands
Travel - Range of 24-48 nights per year including- Development Trips to Asia, Trend/Development Trips within North and South America and Weekend Inventory Trip annually.
http://jobview.monster.com/Dillard's-Men's-Sportswear-Designer-Job-Little-Rock-AR-US-97352505.aspx
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DILLARD’S PRODUCT TECHNICIAN - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Dillard's, Inc. ranks among the nation's largest fashion apparel and home furnishings retailers with annual sales of approximately $5.9 billion. The Company focuses on delivering maximum value to its shoppers, with fairly priced merchandise complemented by exceptional customer care. Dillard stores offer a broad selection of merchandise, including products sourced and marketed under Dillard's exclusive brand names. The Company operates over 300 stores spanning 29 states, all operating with one name - Dillard's.
DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for translating product concepts from merchandising/design group into product specification packages for private brand merchandise. This includes size specifications, detailed drawing of garment, and minimum construction specifications that create an integrated set of product blueprints based on design concepts. Provides technical evaluation for size, fit and construction detail. Conducts fit session on mannequin and live model. Responsible for forming partnership with our manufacturers for all value added benefits. Assigns and insures enforcement of Dillard's Department Stores apparel specifications and standards required to reflect best fit and quality construction, while keeping current styling that is relative to private brand strategies.
REQUIREMENTS:
Position requires 2-4 years in pattern making and grading, including 2 years as an Assistant Design Technician or its equivalent. Must be knowledgeable of apparel construction and factory workflow, manufacturing techniques and process. Candidate should have a professional attitude, strong
communication and organizational skills and proficiency with Product Data Management systems, Microsoft Word and Excel.
http://jobview.monster.com/DILLARD’S-PRODUCT-TECHNICIAN-PRODUCT-DEVELOPMENT-Job-Little-Rock-AR-US-97180251.aspx
Monday, March 7, 2011
Internship Opportunity at Lavalune
Lavalune Internship
Lavalune is a dancewear and yoga-inspired activewear apparel manufacturing business. The company is a small business selling wholesale and e-commerce retail, but the plan is to further expand into new wholesale markets in 2011. The internship will involve design, pattern-making, cutting, sewing samples, and possibly contract sewing. Heavier emphasis will be on pattern-making, design, and cutting. The intern may also be able to participate in occasional wholesale sales meetings, tradeshows, or attend the apparel mart.
Qualifications
Must have good pattern-making skills and good understanding of fit
Be able to offer new design ideas
Must have good sewing skills
Be detail-oriented
Be available immediately and ideally be able to continue through the summer (time commitment is usually a few hours a week but there could be some busier weeks)
Fabric knowledge helpful – especially pertaining to drape and stretch capability
Have real samples of your own work (that you’ve sewn) ready to show
Work from home is OK, so hours are flexible, but be willing to meet about once per week or as needed (Lewisville area near I-35).
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Please submit a resume and 3 pictures of clothing/samples you’ve made. Plan to bring these when we meet. I will be calling to interview starting immediately.
Compensation: This is predominantly an unpaid internship, but you will receive course credit toward your degree. There may be a small fee paid for certain functions. More details given during interview.
Contact: Naomi Lyons
817-657-7900
nlyons@lavalune.com
Lavalune is a dancewear and yoga-inspired activewear apparel manufacturing business. The company is a small business selling wholesale and e-commerce retail, but the plan is to further expand into new wholesale markets in 2011. The internship will involve design, pattern-making, cutting, sewing samples, and possibly contract sewing. Heavier emphasis will be on pattern-making, design, and cutting. The intern may also be able to participate in occasional wholesale sales meetings, tradeshows, or attend the apparel mart.
Qualifications
Must have good pattern-making skills and good understanding of fit
Be able to offer new design ideas
Must have good sewing skills
Be detail-oriented
Be available immediately and ideally be able to continue through the summer (time commitment is usually a few hours a week but there could be some busier weeks)
Fabric knowledge helpful – especially pertaining to drape and stretch capability
Have real samples of your own work (that you’ve sewn) ready to show
Work from home is OK, so hours are flexible, but be willing to meet about once per week or as needed (Lewisville area near I-35).
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Please submit a resume and 3 pictures of clothing/samples you’ve made. Plan to bring these when we meet. I will be calling to interview starting immediately.
Compensation: This is predominantly an unpaid internship, but you will receive course credit toward your degree. There may be a small fee paid for certain functions. More details given during interview.
Contact: Naomi Lyons
817-657-7900
nlyons@lavalune.com
BURLESQUE Fashion Design Contest
The contest runs through Monday, November 22.
Winners will be announced on Monday, November 29.
Moroch Entertainment
Dallas Office
Saturday, March 5, 2011
MWALIKO NDO HUU
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Kwa maelezo zaidi
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Love,
The Melbourne Crew.
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