Assistant Apparel Designer, Hybrid

Essential Functions:
Assistant Designers have ownership of the Product Lifecycle Management systems, libraries, and projects to achieve Belk goals in accordance with company policy and practices and to ensure quality, aesthetics, and timely delivery of products to market.
Create development sketches for new private brand styles as well as specific product category of responsibility. Create line planners for product development and meeting needs
Approves fabric, trim, and pattern for specific category of responsibility
Partners with Apparel Designer to ensure that department goals and priorities are aligned
Manages the creative vision for a specific product category or brand[s]
Create and inspires ideas/ new concepts outside the current assortment[s]
Support the creation of trend boards, presentation boards, and compelling product assortments
Research and source silhouette/ color/ fabric trends each season
Identifies opportunities for process improvement and implement improvements
Understand the design process and Private Brands/Merchant’s business objectives to drive and support financial results
Develops and maintains relationships with the Merchandising teams, Sourcing, Tech Design, Textile, Marketing, eComm, Visual, Domestic and Overseas Offices, and key vendors to exchange ideas, leverage expertise, and streamline the development process
Owns Sample organization from Domestic and Overseas vendors to manage entire lifecycle of sample process
Requires designated hybrid in-office work schedule
Education:
Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent years of experience
Specific Degree: Fashion Design, Fine Art or related field

Work Experience:
1-3 years of experience
Industry experience: Large retailer or manufacturer preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong attention to detail
Strong commercial sense and market knowledge of garment construction
Must be able to distinguish color
Demonstrates strong people skills and the ability to be an effective communicator, and team player
Able to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment
Ability to research and to apply market trend information
Working knowledge of design and product development processes
Ability to prioritize and manage workload with multiple deadlines
Strong presentation skills
Strong time management skills at a process and communication level
Strong sense of initiative
Creative ability to identify and create new products to address white space
Specific Training: Must be proficient in design programs: Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc
Strong fashion sense and ability to translate merchant/ market input into highly salable product
Strong creative skills and the ability to sketch and design new ideas

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About Us

We set trends through our merchandise and, more importantly, through the way we work. At Belk you will find a positive, inclusive, vibrant and fast-paced environment where you have access to all the tools and resources necessary to be effective in your job. Furthermore, we know access to senior leadership is critical to making company-wide initiatives a reality and getting great ideas to the forefront of our business. Time and time again, our associates are grateful for the opportunities they have to meet with Belk´s senior most leaders.

Diversity is about embracing our differences and realizing they are what makes us stronger. We believe in an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and welcomed to bring their whole selves to work or to shop. We are on a mission to break down inequality and leverage our influence to make a position impact against racism every day.

Above all else, here you’ll find opportunities to make huge impact. It´s the result of dynamic initiatives, financial and structural support, and strong investments in the areas that are taking Belk to new heights.

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