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Job Requirements of Designer (Wearables):
Skills Required:
- Highly skilled in fashion and accessory design, illustration and graphic design and able to work in a variety of styles/looks.
- Highly skilled in the technical setup and preparation of design files for production.
- Sound understanding of printing and manufacturing specifications with the ability to create production-ready files.
- Able to pivot and make quick decisions based on changing needs in a fast-paced environment with ambitious schedules and deadlines.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a high level of organizational skills.
- Able to take direction, follow through and meet deadlines independently.
- Stays abreast of new and emerging technologies within the design field.
- Demonstrates accuracy and an attention to detail.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in consumer products design, fashion design or in a field with related skill sets.
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
- Expert knowledge of garment construction, materials, and mold processes.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint.
- Experience with 3D Design Software is a plus.
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Designer (Wearables)
Company Overview:
Party City is a global leader in the celebrations industry, delivering joy and inspiration to
customers across more than 70 countries. As North America's largest party goods retailer, Party
City is the go-to shopping destination for every type of celebration, offering an extensive and
innovative selection of products at exceptional value.
With a strong omnichannel presence, Party City continues to grow its eCommerce
business, PartyCity.com, while the company’s over 700 company-owned and franchise store
locations across North America remain an integral piece of their business to allow consumers to
experience their products first-hand. The company also operates Amscan, a premier designer,
manufacturer, and distributor of celebration products including décor, tableware, costumes, and
accessories.
Headquartered in Woodcliff Lake, N.J., with additional locations in the Americas and Asia, Party
City is committed to helping customers create unforgettable moments for every occasion.
Job Overview:
As a Designer, you will be responsible for creating designs from concept all the way through to finished product, that align with the company’s business objectives and meet all critical dates, product specifications and profitability goals. You will develop and embrace an understanding of our “Customer First” culture by immersing yourself and your designs into our brand and products. You will be instrumental in translating new market trends into compelling, trend-forward, innovative and saleable products.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Identify, design and create innovative and on-trend concepts.
- Support the design/development of new product formats to continually evolve our product categories forward.
- Translate your ideas using CAD and/or hand sketches (to start.)
- Prepare product spec and mechanical files for sourcing and/or production that meet design and costing objectives.
- Review samples and create revision files as needed to ensure a high standard of design, quality and fit.
- Assist in creating professional presentation materials for meetings.
- Research emerging trends via our subscribed trend services, trade shows, retail market research, social media, fashion etc…
- Collaborate with your Creative Team, Director and Cross-Functional Partners to gain an understanding of sales performance, manufacturing capabilities and costing.
- Organize and prioritize work while balancing short term and long-term goals and deliverables.
- Adhere to a design schedule that ensures all programs & projects run smoothly and on-time according to the various development calendars.
- Effectively interpret licensed assets, character style guides and work within the guidelines of the licensed brand while aligning to the company’s goals & objectives.
Job Requirements:
Skills Required:
- Highly skilled in fashion and accessory design, illustration and graphic design and able to work in a variety of styles/looks.
- Highly skilled in the technical setup and preparation of design files for production.
- Sound understanding of printing and manufacturing specifications with the ability to create production-ready files.
- Able to pivot and make quick decisions based on changing needs in a fast-paced environment with ambitious schedules and deadlines.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a high level of organizational skills.
- Able to take direction, follow through and meet deadlines independently.
- Stays abreast of new and emerging technologies within the design field.
- Demonstrates accuracy and an attention to detail.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in consumer products design, fashion design or in a field with related skill sets.
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
- Expert knowledge of garment construction, materials, and mold processes.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint.
- Experience with 3D Design Software is a plus.