Assistant / Associate Designer

2 weeks ago


New York, United States TANYA TAYLOR Full time

Categories: Woven Tops, Bottoms, Cut and Sew Knits, Outerwear


Responsibilities:

  • Assist with design development and research for women’s ready-to-wear collections.
  • Assist with Print and Embellishment development by develping concepts, sourcing materials and creating layouts and pitchsheeets.
  • Manage and update BOMs 
  • Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize and multi task to meet deadlines.
  • Assist in preparation for all design meetings by updating sketches and design boards.
  • Responsible for coloring up all styles for design deadlines. 
  • Attend development fittings and take organized notes.
  • Working with Product Development, manage trim research and development.
  • Partner with Merchandising to develop commercial components of each collection. Ensure that product is consistent with market trends and adheres to the codes of the Brand and the business strategy.
  • Assist in the execution of made-to-order projects for various celebrities and VIP customers.
  • Assist with look book shoots and styling.
  • Bring passion, creativity, energy and inspiration to the team.
  • Uphold design integrity and high-quality execution throughout the entire development process from concept through to market.
  • Be a creative innovator, leading to both commercial and creative success.
  • Resonate and create continued excitement around the future of Tanya Taylor.


Qualifications:

  • Degree in fashion design required.
  • 2+ years of experience in ready-to-wear design.
  • Strong aesthetic/understanding of contemporary women’s wear and competitive landscape.
  • Knowledge of RTW design techniques and processes; draping and embellishments.
  • Strong sense of style and color.
  • Must be proficient in ability to sketch and illustrate.
  • Proficient in Photoshop/Illustrator/Excel/Word.



Please include both a resume and cover letter. Personal websites and portfolios are optional but encouraged to be included.


ABOUT TANYA TAYLOR


Tanya Taylor is a New York based womenswear brand whose mission is to create clothing that inspires confidence, celebration and community. Through the artful use of color, texture and original hand-painted prints, each collection is thoughtfully designed with its customers in mind. The brand is proud to provide practicality and inspiration, offering a range of ready-to-wear including occasion dresses, separates, elevated basics, denim and swimwear in sizes ranging from 00 through 22. The brand opened its first flagship store at 980 Madison Avenue on the Upper East Side in 2023.


The brand is available at retailers, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Shopbop, and has been worn by inspirational women including Former First Lady Michelle Obama, Taylor Swift, Tracee Ellis Ross, Beyoncé, Emily Blunt, America Ferrera and Nicola Coughlan.



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