Job Description

Company Overview

At Gerber Childrenswear we stand for quality, everyday comfort, and safety. From the clothes we design, to the fabrics we select, to our focus on sustainability and community, we have got what baby needs for their first 1000 days and from one generation to the next. 

Our Team 

Our mission is to be trusted partner to those all responsible for the parenting journey.  We do this by seeking every day to answer the question -Will this be safe and bring comfort and joy to every child?  
We are dedicated to our mission and passionate about collaboration, moving quickly, breaking down barriers, leveraging technology, eliminating bureaucracy and constantly striving to evolve. Our cultural foundation is built on quality, trust, and value, all bundled together in 90 years of happy little clients while focused on continuously improving to ensure many more years of happy little clients

This is a full time, hybrid role with our office in New York City. This position does require 3 days in office and 2 days that can be completed remotely from home.  The hiring base annual salary range for this position is $81,000 - $95,000.

Who We Are Looking For:

The Associate Design Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the MM design team in executing updates ad revisions to seasonal assortments ensuring consistency in brand aesthetics, silhouette details and design intent across multiple categories. This individual will assist the team through every aspect of the design process; from research to design, product knowledge and development. This is an exciting and varied role that requires a pro-active individual who thrives in a fast paced and vibrant environment but can remain calm under pressure.

What You'll Do:

• Execute design updates and revisions to existing CADs including new colorways, prints, fabrications, graphic placements, trims, and embellishments.
• Update technical flats and design illustrations with a high degree of accuracy and attention to garment details.
• Support refreshes to colorways, prints, re-merchandising, and revisions as needed for each seasonal assortment.
• Ensure consistency in brand aesthetics, silhouette details, and seasonal design intent across updated styles.
• Assist in creating and updating line sheets to reflect assortments and design changes.
• Partner with MM Team, tech design, product development, sourcing, and compliance teams to implement timely and correct updates.
• Maintain design file organization across shared libraries, digital folders and PLM systems.
• Ensure consistency in brand aesthetics, silhouette details, and seasonal design intent across all styles.
• Assist in any part of the design process required by the MM Team.

Who You Are:

• 5-10 years of experience in a fashion design role, with specific exposure to baby/childrens a plus.
• Fashion Design degree or related work experience.
• Previous experience of delivering CADs and print development.
• A good communicator and excellent auditory listener.
• Keen attention to detail a must.
• Knowledge of trends.
• Solid understanding of garment construction.
• Excellent organization with an ability to manage a changing workload effectively to meet weekly deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task various and competing demands.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, multi-seasonal environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Tech Pack knowledge/PLM Systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office .

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay –We believe in rewarding success and showing our employees just how much they’re valued in a variety of different ways, including compensation. 
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, enjoy our hobbies, focus on our health or just simply recharge. We are committed to helping our employees create a work-life harmony!
• Growth and Development - We are constantly seeking to offer opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. We offer access to benefits, programs and education to help our employees to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future. Including a generous 401K match!
• Extras, discounts and perks - Generous discounts to our company and related companies, is just one of the cool extras we offer!

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