About PHOENIX
PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a Direct-to-Consumer platform operating EXPRESS and BONOBOS in the United States. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. 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
Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Launched in 1980, Express has been a part of some of the most important and culture-defining fashion trends. The Express Edit design philosophy ensures that the brand is always ‘of the now’ so people can get dressed for every day and any occasion knowing that Express can help them look the way they want to look and feel the way they want to feel.
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This role is responsible for supporting the design process for Mens Woven Shirts in all of its facets, including sketching, creating and updating detailed tech packs, updating BOMs and trim pages, taking detailed notes during fittings, and communicating clearly with cross functional partners in P&S, Tech Design, and Merchandising.
Key Responsibilities
Assists and supports the Design team in development and innovation of ideas and trends that support the brandParticipate 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 & Sr. DesignerAssists the Designer in sketching & developing to the product categoryCreates flat technical Illustrator sketches for Design development tech packs.Creates Design development tech pack components accurately. Maintains and updates information as necessary throughout the development cycleParticipate and attend all fittings until approved fit. Take detailed notes and follow up as neededOrganizes and updates Design sketch boards for use and reference at all timesMaintain all current design information: color, prints, trims, reference tears, etc.Help maintain organizational support to the team. Document and preserve all illustrations, design layouts, and design development information for future referencePrepare line and presentation materials for weekly and milestone meetings: line sheets, print boards, fabric boards, sketch boards, research boards, and garment samplesProvide support to sr. designer/designer during design-driven meetings—take accurate notes, help dress model, provide tech pack details as neededCommunicate(s) on daily basis with cross-functional teams & overseas offices to assist in workload and deliverablesWork with greater design team in other categories to support larger design direction goals & objectivesAdheres to seasonal time and action calendar to meet all deliverables
Required Experience & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design Experience: 0 – 2 yearsEye 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 anticipate next.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, Windows (Outlook / Word / Excel).
Critical Skills & Attributes
Internship in Fashion Design
Benefits and Compensation:
Express offers a range of benefits to help protect full-time associates health and long-term financial security including:
Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company matchMerchandise discountPaid Time OffParental leave for new moms and dadsPart-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. Additionally, part-time associates are eligible to receive a merchandise discount, and to choose voluntary benefits through YouDecide. Full-time associates may be eligible to participate in our incentive plan.
Actual compensation offered is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, work location, education, relevant skills and experience of the candidate.
Closing
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An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Notification to Agencies: Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
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