Assistant Designer - Apparel

Torrid is a company focused on fashion, and they are seeking an Assistant Designer to support the Designer & Director in creating technical packages and color line sheets. The role involves sketching, researching fabrics, and assisting in daily design processes while maintaining strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes silhouette sketching and detailed technical sketches both front and back
• Researches fabrics and trims through shopping, internet, magazines, etc
• Coordinates basic layout for artwork pages
• Creates, organizes and updates reference libraries (fabrics, tech packs, development samples)
• Assists the Designer and Director in daily design processes

Skills

• 1-2 years of design experience including technical knowledge
• Strong computer skills including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Able to work in a fast paced, multi-task environment
• Possesses strong organizational time management skills
• Excellent sense of urgency and consistency
• Illustrates a dedication to meeting requirements of internal and external customers, responding to all customer requests promptly and thoroughly
• Strong communication skills including ability to work in a team environment, give honest, direct feedback and is a solid verbal and written communicator
• Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure
• MUST SUBMIT PORTFOLIO LINK OR SAMPLES
• Hand sketching experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401k with company matching contribution
• Potential to earn company performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive wellness package including, medical, dental, vision, and Flexible Spending Account
• Generous 50% employee discount and access to employee-only sales
• We pay you up to 32 hours annually for volunteering your time in the community
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Aimed at helping employees address a variety of personal and family issues including legal financial consultations, mental health services and more
• Discounts on entertainment tickets and more

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