Free People Movement Assistant Designer

Free People Movement is seeking an Assistant Designer to support our To/From Category.  The FP Movement Assistant Designer contributes to the overall trend and direction for designs each season for casual To/From product categories. The Assistant Designer actively participates in designing seasonal collections ensuring that designs and resulting product are cohesive and appropriate for the Free People Movement.

STAND OUT NEVER STILL- FP movement is a life style brand. Designed inhouse and includes high performance active wear, casual sweats and recovery styles as well as all the extras you need to stay active

We stand out in the market with details and designs inspired from street style and runways and what we call the FP twist inherited from our sister brand Free People. We celebrate movement and moving together.  

• Translate new ideas for upcoming seasons and presentations by sketching, Ai and/or mocking.
• Maintain an active role in the weekly Design Flow Meetings. Take notes and manage follow up communication on all outstanding issues in collaboration with Designer.
• Support seasonal development calendar in partnership with designer/buyers/technical designers/production.
• Execute specific design development projects as assigned by Designer and manage development and execution of trim and artwork packages.
• Set up spec sheets for all private label product & assist Design Lead with market developments & follow-up communication as needed.
• Partner with PD on the status of styles in development daily to ensure product execution meets design specifications and are on track in style development process.
• Assist in completing technical sketches for domestic and overseas programs, set up spec sheets for all private label product & assist Designer with market developments as well as follow-up communication as needed.
• Prepare development packages and participate in follow up communication related to each package.
• Review incoming garments with Designer and PD partners to ensure they are correct and in line with original intent as well as brand standards.
• Assist in sample preparation for monthly sales review meetings by collaborating with Designer on innovative presentations that effectively communicate line to Buyers and Brand leaders.
• Support in executing original design ideas through draped & sewn mocks an Ai renderings in preparation for key meetings.
• Develop and present creative ideas that express FP Movement’s point of view in the market without being too obscure.

• Proactive and willingness to perform special tasks as needed.
• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Apparel Design or related field preferred.
• 1-3  Years of related industry experience.
• Design tools: Procreate, Adobe (Illustrator, Photoshop), Ai is a plus but not required.
• Sewing, draping, mocking experience.
• Excellent communication skills to communicate ideas and inspirations to others and to interact with Designers, Buyers and other Cross Functional partners.
• Strong understanding of the FP Movement aesthetic, customer and brand identity.

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