Associate Designer Job Description
Associate Designer Duties & Responsibilities
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Associate Designer Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Associate Designer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: UX, ASTD, AEM, LUMA, GD&T, CAD, EIT, CFM, FMA, ASID
Education for Associate Designer
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Employers hiring for the associate designer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Design, Education, Drafting, Technical, Construction, Project Management, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Computer, Computer Aided Drafting
Skills for Associate Designer
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Associate Designer Examples
Associate Designer Job Description
- To produce CADs and paper dolls using illustrator or Photoshop
- Work cross channels with Production and Sourcing Teams for follow up and development of new silhouettes, fabric/trims
- Prepares comments
- Assists with live model fittings with the Technical designer, Designer, to evaluate the fit and communicate solutions with the vendor
- File samples in an organized location for easy retrieval/ reference
- Develop and lead the creation of innovative and engaging game mechanics through iterative prototyping while maintaining PopCap’s high standard of quality
- Work with the creative director to define the design vision of the game taking in consideration high level creative and business goals
- Manage designers providing long-term direction, goals, and constructive critiques of their work
- Provide training, mentoring, guidance and feedback to the design team
- Grow the design team by screening and bringing in qualified candidates
- Support the Senior Director and Designers to drive and develop seasonal concepts
- Shop competitive and aspirational retail and trade shows and frequent NY&C stores to best understand trends and concepts
- Time Management Skills to manage workflow across multiple seasons while staying consistent with design direction and timelines
- 2-3 years of college experience preferred in Apparel Design and/or Graphic Design
- College Degree required in Apparel Design and/or Graphic Design
- BA or BFA in Fashion Design
Associate Designer Job Description
- Support Design team in creating Illustrator sketches
- Create technical flat sketches (CAD) color presentation boards
- Design interactive HTML5 display creative catered for digital advertising campaigns
- Work with our digital strategy and paid media teams to develop messaging concepts that align with campaign goals
- Build multimedia content for paid and organic digital campaigns
- Work with internal and client teams to create visuals within platform guidelines
- Study markets, shop retail, and interact with consumers to establish trends
- Present samples as envisioned
- Attends fitting sessions with manager
- Collaborates with Designer/Senior Designer in creating original concepts/designs that fit into the seasonal concepts and brand vision
- Knowledge in technical aspects of construction (e.g., finishes, techniques, fabrics, hardware)
- At least 2- 3 years in handbag design
- Must be flexible to meet demands of deadlines
- Basic understanding of grading
- Flexible and adaptive to a multi- tasked environment
- General working knowledge of Kaledo & InDesign preferred
Associate Designer Job Description
- Communication of design solutions with internal design teams
- Create documentation of design assets for various projects
- Comprehend and help execute design strategies
- Manage creative activities for assigned tasks
- Technical packages
- Concept research and preparation of mood boards
- Ensure quality and delivery expectations by following the product development calendar
- Maintain awareness of outdoor industry and competition
- Maintain all records of archives in print books, hard drive and design server
- Create mill cards for each season on all prints
- Must have a great sense for what makes a game, level, or system fun to play
- Experience with multiple game editors and development tools with heavy emphasis on the StarCraft II editor or related RTS game tools
- Advanced mathematical and analysis skills a plus
- Experience balancing game systems is a plus
- Pattern knowledge
- Knowledge of the wash/dye process, embellishments and different fabrics
Associate Designer Job Description
- Working with in-house prototype shop and outside vendors to ensure manufacturability
- Interact with engineering, manufacturing and quality personnel to complete required tasks
- Research “Smart Home” and alternative markets to understand competition, trends (CMF), and technology
- Participate in user observation, interviews, testing and help synthesize information into insights
- Support all phases of the design process across multiple product categories
- Positively contribute in design reviews and other team-wide design efforts
- Collaborate with product management and engineering to maintain design intent
- Create storyboards to help communicate product experiences that blend the digital with the physical
- Drive design thinking from concept, prototyping and testing to implementation and delivery
- Produce best-in-class UX design artifacts—including, but not limited to interaction flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes—to produce elegant and simple user interfaces
- AS or BA Degree from any art and design college
- 1+ years of web experience and formal design training
- Able to communicate effectively with regards to design ideas and implementation, on a technical level with engineers
- Previous experience on a console or iOS game desired but not required
- Work experience or school/training with the Unreal Editor
- Basic knowledge of spreadsheets
Associate Designer Job Description
- Assign fit block specifications to the style level to achieve fit expectations
- Analyze returns data, share necessary findings/analysis with cross-functional team members
- Aid in resolution of failed audits and quality issues with vendors
- Observes and assists with fit process
- Participate in fit sessions and accurately communicate fit corrections of assigned product area
- Work with designer on artwork placement and sizing
- Maintain and update fit tracking daily indicating the approval status of silos
- Assist team in maintaining a library of patterns and blocks
- Providing design support to the Art Director and franchise design team as needed
- Managing the Franchise design team contracts
- Personal communication skills
- 3-5+ years experience in non-leather accessories design
- A creative mind with incredible attention to detail – pixel perfect standards
- Ability to design to a specific brief, SKU plan and in line with the brand’s aesthetic
- Sketching skills
- Ability to use computer design packages