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
Company Overview
Torrid is inspired by and designed specifically to fit the young, stylish woman who wears sizes 12 to 28. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in City Of Industry, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.torrid.com/.