Bagatelle International Hiring for ASSOCIATE DESIGNER at NEW YORK, New York Full Time

Position title: ASSOCIATE DESIGNER

Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Job status: Permanent
Starting date: As soon as possible
Work Schedule: Full time – Monday to Friday 9:30am to 6:30pm
Location: New York City (Manhattan)

BAGATELLE INTERNATIONAL has over 50 years of experience in the design and manufacturing of the latest trends in fashion from outerwear to sportswear and a strong expertise in leather. In addition to the highly popular lifestyle millennial brand Avec Les Filles, the Montreal-based company manufactures its own brand Bagatelle Collection and it has a well-established full-service private label division.

Clients include major retailers such as Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters and a growing presence with online retailers and dropship customers.

We are looking for an individual with a passion for fashion who wishes to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

As an associate designer, you will be responsible for:

DESIGN

• Assist designers on creating brand right collections to reflect season trends and account needs
• Research the market and assist designer with market/trend research on new silhouettes, color, and fabrication.
• Track and organize development samples by following up with factories to ensure samples are received on time.
• Execute design sketches and tech pack with accurate specifications for fit, construction, fabrication, print, and color.
• Ensures adherence to the Seasonal Time and Action calendar.

SOURCING

• Work with the design team to select the new seasonal fabrics and trims based on the requested fabric construction and functional finishes
• Maintaining the fabric, trim and color library – Ensure fabric library is up to date for seasonal inspiration and archived fabrics
• Work closely with all suppliers to ensure development timelines are met
• Gather and evaluate fabric information

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Possess knowledge of garment construction, silhouettes, fabrication, construction techniques, and trim
• Ability to design around concept direction
• Strong sketching and fast tech packing abilities

REQUIREMENTS:

• Level of education: Bachelor’s degree in fashion design
• Work experience: 1-2 years design experience
• Creativity and enthusiasm for fashion
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workloads and handle the pressure of a fast-paced environment
• Team player with a can-do attitude
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel and all other Microsoft Office Applications

Sounds interesting? Apply today!!!

Bagatelle is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.