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Sole Technology is looking for a Senior Apparel Designer

SENIOR APPAREL DESIGNER – EMERICA
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Sole Technology
Location: Lake Forest
Experience: 4 years
Rate: N/A (Full-Time)
Job Description
Skateboarding is not a crime, and neither is wanting a job that supports the core. Some potential employers might not understand (or care) that you would trade your right arm to see your favorite pro skaters up close and personal at the Maloof Money Cup, but here at Sole Technology, we understand completely. We’ve got a position in our Apparel department for a Senior Apparel Designer working on the Emerica brand. Those of you who think its all fun and games beware: your main responsibility will be creating innovative designs for Emerica’s apparel products. If you are a creative and experienced apparel designer, immersed in core skateboarding, and a team player, then this is a great opportunity for you. Read on to find out more.

As Senior Apparel Designer - Emerica you will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
Design innovative and compelling apparel. Create apparel concepts /products that entice our primary consumer to purchase Emerica. On a seasonal basis develop relevant products that speak to the brand stories that Emerica will tell in the market. Balance Emerica’s defined design language with new looks that inspire our consumers and move the brand to new places. Collaborate with Design, Development and SMU Management to focus product designs for market success. Actively seek expert input to develop appropriate designs with regard to cost/value, fit & performance, manufacturability, sustainability, merchandising and aesthetic finish.

Design:
• Design specific categories while providing leadership and direction on all categories.
• Responsible for providing labels, trims, and embellishments direction on all designs and for all categories.
• Responsible for providing direction for fabrics and finishes on all designs for all categories.
• Responsible for creating and finalizing Seasonal Direction and Color Palette briefs with Apparel Director.
• Maintaining high/focused level on design, setting high standard (leading by example) and motivating less experienced designers.
• Encourage, welcome, value different point of view on design.
• Delegate/teach less experienced designers new categories (if applicable).

Development:
• Develop sew by sample with sample room (if applicable) Oversee and review samples for all categories.
• Complete full technical packages for assigned designs. Oversee and review tech packs for all categories.
• Responsible for pre-production and production approval of fabrics, colors, findings, and trim. Oversee approvals for all categories.
• Implement cost savings procedures and exhibits expense control on all categories.
• Work with developers to perform Design and fit comments and maintain established fit consistencies. Oversee approvals for all categories.
• Approval of trims, fabric and color lab dips for S/Samples on specific categories. Oversee approvals for all categories.

Research:
• Appreciate our core consumer and the activities they participate in. Balance time by reading vertical and mainstream publications,
• visiting web sites, and understanding what motivates our core consumer. Spend time in the market exploring relevant places that
• our core consumer visits and spends time. Understand our competition, their brand message and their product lines. Expand the
• already held, knowledge of this category’s true target market. Must demonstrate the distinctions between retailer and end
• consumer.
• Monthly research and presentation from core through mainstream accounts.
• Lead creation of fabric and trim stories based on market research.
• Lead process of selecting seasonal design trends, concepts and colors based on market research.

The successful Senior Apparel Designer - Emerica candidate will have the following Skills and Experience:
• 4+ years experience in apparel design minimum.
• 4+years experience in coordinating designs, theme styling, fabrics and trend directions.
• Good communications skills
• Working Knowledge of all Microsoft Excel.
• Working Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and line art illustration
• Working Knowledge of Entourage and email capability
• Work an eight (8) hour shift, if required
• Type or work at a keyboard or video display terminal for an eight (8) hour shift
• Sit, stand, bend or stoop throughout the day
• Lift up to thirty (30) pounds periodically during your shift
• Follows instructions, policies and procedures
• Communicates effectively through verbal and written transactions
• Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Prioritizes and plans work activities effectively
• Adapts to changes in work environment


Sole Technology Inc. is an amazing, positive, and exciting place to work. Our mission is to inspire youth through a passionate commitment to authentic action sports brands. We offer a complete benefit package, paid time off, discounts on Sole Technology brands, and fun events throughout the year. All this in addition to a casual work environment and the knowledge that you work for the best company out there! If you’ve got the background qualifications we’re looking for and the attitude to succeed with our organization, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and salary history to one of the following:
EMAIL: employment@soletechnology.com
FAX: (949) 900-2771

***VERY IMPORTANT***
Make sure to CUT AND PASTE “Senior Apparel Designer – Emerica” into the subject line when emailing your resume, or in the text of your cover letter if faxing, to insure that it gets to the right place. Resumes without a salary history will not be considered.

*Due the volume of resumes that we receive, only applicants who have the skills that match the requirements of an available position may be contacted for an interview.

Fashion internships

NYC- Marchesa (design)

Company: Marchesa
Email: annah@marchesa.com, pchang@marchesa.com
Website: www.marchesa.com
Internship Location: New York, NY
Details of Internship:
Marchesa is offering a full time internship to one or two ambitious students for a minimum of 3 months, starting asap. Skills such as sewing, pattern-making, embellishment-design, drawing and awareness of couture craftsmanship is crucial, we will not consider an applicant without experience or education in the field.

Interviews start today and will continue until the end of next week (6.12.9). We’re looking forward to hearing from you.

Best, Anna & Patricia

NYC- Natori (pr, marketing)

Company: Natori
Email: print@natori.com
Website: http://www.natori.com/
Internship Location: 180 Madison Ave, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10016
Details of Internship:
Details of Internship:
Well known, high end luxury line looking for an intern to start Monday June 22, 2009 in the PR and marketing department.

As a PR and Marketing Intern you will assist in the planning and execution of company events and press activity, including, but not limited to: fulfilling sample requests, look book production and distribution, upkeep of press books, and press kit development.
Ideally we are looking for someone who can come in at least 4 days a week. Interns are provided with daily stipend $30 which includes lunch and transportation allowance.
If you are interested in this position please send your resumes to Print@natori.com with the subject PR Intern Resume.


LA- Chiffon Magazine (editorial, pr, marketing, graphic design, design, web)

Company: Chiffon Magazine
Email: courtd@gmail.com
Website: chiffonmagazine.com
Internship Location: Los Angeles
Details of Internship:
Chiffon Magazine is seeking interns in the following areas:

* Editorial
* Public Relations/Marketing
* Graphic Design
* Multimedia Design & Web Development

Successful applicants will be those who are creative and full of ideas. We are looking for applicants who wish to spread their wings and have creative freedom. These applicants will have the ability to work independently on major projects.

Contact: To Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to courtd@gmail.com. Please include for which department you would like to be considered.

LA- Chiffon Magazine (editorial, pr, marketing, graphic design, design, web)

Company: Chiffon Magazine
Email: courtd@gmail.com
Website: chiffonmagazine.com
Internship Location: Los Angeles
Details of Internship:
Chiffon Magazine is seeking interns in the following areas:

* Editorial
* Public Relations/Marketing
* Graphic Design
* Multimedia Design & Web Development

Successful applicants will be those who are creative and full of ideas. We are looking for applicants who wish to spread their wings and have creative freedom. These applicants will have the ability to work independently on major projects.

Contact: To Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to courtd@gmail.com. Please include for which department you would like to be considered.

June 3, 2009

LA- The Gallery (pr)

Company: The Gallery L.A.
Email: Hope@TheGalleryLA.com
Website: www.TheGalleryLA.com
Internship Location: Cooper Design Space, Los Angeles, CA 90032
Details of Internship:
The Gallery Los Angeles, Inc. is seeking one to two interns to assist in day
to day tasks. The qualified individuals must have a passion for perfection
and dedication to developing a career in the Fashion and Public Relations
industry.

Requirements are:

* Punctual and reliable.

* Excellent verbal and written skills.

* Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Photo Shop and
Illustrator.

* Data Entry

* Reliable car, local travel will be required

The positions offered are for serious candidates who are eager to learn and
not afraid of working in a fast pace industry. The Gallery Los Angeles is an
eco friendly public relations company. For more information please visit
our website www.TheGalleryLA.com

Kindly e-mail your cover letter, resume and photo of yourself to
Hope@TheGalleryLA.com. Thank you.

LA Fashion Corner, Inc. is Hiring Summer Interns for its Sherman Oaks (Sherman Oaks, CA)

Reply to: interns@lafashioncorner.com
Date: 2009-06-07, 1:59PM PDT


LA Fashion Corner, Inc. is Hiring Summer Interns for its Sherman Oaks Office Location

Want to intern for the BEST boss ever? Then apply for this internship- London Moore is fantastic!

Company: LA Fashion Corner
Website: www.lafashioncorner.com
Internship Location: Sherman Oaks, CA

Details of Internship:
Department:
Fashion PR and Marketing
Start Date: Week of June 15th, 2009 - Aug 2009
Description: Direct hands on experience in the fashion PR world. Contact with key fashion editors (Esquire,GQ, InStyle, W, Nylon, Flaunt, etc.) and stylists on a daily basis. Experience handling events, guest lists, gift bags for select events. One on one mentoring. Great office environment in great location and fun perks

Requirements: Someone that is seeking to learn more about the Fashion PR and creating High Profile Fashion Shows. Self motivated, desire to learn and take the initiative on assigned projects. Exceptional organizational and personal skills. Positive attitude. Reliable. Independent. Willing to work in a fast pace environment. Experience with Excel/Word a plus. Enjoys industry events and parties. Available to intern at least 2-3 days a week.

Tasks Include:
Maintaining and updating Press book
Create & Organize editorial and stylist contact databases
Help write press releases/pitches to key editors and stylists
Manage guest list and door for select events
Help send packages/gifts to key editors/celebs
Research other outlets and mediums for Creative Recreation to become involved in
Handle all online/blog PR requests and pitches
Help craft various PR and marketing literature and press release
Help update website information
Complete a list of guests by calling each store/editor, etc to update our database
Mail out/deliver fashion show invitations
Check off rsvp list and update daily before the show
Help organize an in-store event with key retailers in and around LA
Develop press kits and any other press materials working with a graphic/creative intern

Note: This internship is unpaid but a fantastic experience with one-on-one mentoring and a nice boss

Those interested, please send Resumes, any fashion or creatively driven on-line portfolios or pictures (facebook & myspace is OK) a short paragraph about yourself and your usual days/hours of availability to interns@lafashioncorner.com




Hiring Organization: LA Fashion Corner, Inc.



Adidas needs an Assistant Apparel Designer

Click here to apply to this job.

Assistant Apparel Designer - Basketball

Req Number: US -2907ADI-09

You share our passion for sports, fashion and an active lifestyle. You are ambitious, keen to learn and quick on the uptake. You also know how to communicate and assert yourself with an open attitude and determination. You enjoy working in a team environment and think internationally. You are fully conscious of the fact that flexibility, logical thinking and the ability to adapt to new situations are essentials for winning the game.

As our Assistant Apparel Designer for Basketball, you’ll be expected to bring the same passion for performance, innovation and talent that you love about adidas when performing the tasks below.

Purpose:
To assist design leadership in specific category through knowledge and exceptional design skill.

Key Accountabilities:
§ Collects relevant information needed to create a truly inspired sports- collection. This includes all possible sources.
§ Stays current with trends and information that affect the respective category.
§ Travels the market and produces trend, travel and research reports.
§ Designs collections (this includes hand sketches, illustrations, technical drawings, color concepts and colored sketches, mood/ inspiration boards, graphic solutions…)
§ Creates design and product concepts for defined projects in collaboration with other designers that are dedicated to the projects.
§ Hands over design kits to development. Communicates all relevant information needed for the development process.
§ Assists collaboration with Product Management on defined projects.
§ Ensures an efficient process and communication flow between all parties involved in all projects.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
§ Knowledge of functional sportswear products.
§ Mac skills using Illustrator and PhotoShop applications.
§ Ability to communicate effectively to all levels within the organization.
§ Knowledge of design trends, specifically sporting good industry trends.
§ Ability to effectively present design ideas and concepts to large groups.

Qualifications:
§ Bachelor’s Degree (BA) IN Fashion Design/ Industrial Design
§ One (1) years of experience in design; or
§ Equivalent combination of both education and experience.

adidas' founder, Adi Dassler, was inspired by a single idea when he made his first shoes, at the age of just 20: to provide every athlete with the best footwear for his or her respective discipline. And 85 years later, we have almost 16,000 employees worldwide who put this same passion and commitment to innovation into each concept, component, process and product we produce.

Our mission is to be the leading sports brand in the world. At adidas we understand it takes a village to accomplish this mission. adidas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other protected status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. You may have heard us say “Impossible is Nothing” or “Celebrate Originality”; to us, these phrases are more than just words. If you share this same passion then apply today!


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