Associate Designer - Fashion Job at Frankies Bikinis in Los Angeles

Position Overview :

The Associate Designer will report to the Senior Designer. An ideal candidate will be hardworking, organized, highly communicative and exceptionally creative. As a member of high performing and fun Design and Merchandising department you will be involved with our swim, active, and apparel categories (knits & wovens). You will be supporting our Design team to drive our vision across all aspects of the design process from concept to proto approval as well as the organization of that process.

Key Responsibilities :

• Research and present on-trend concepts, seasonal prints, and color that uphold the Frankies Bikinis aesthetic.
• Research and present concepts and trends for our PINK by Frankies Bikinis brand which is sold exclusively by Victoria's Secret.
• Develop detailed flat and hand sketches that align with the brand's direction and overall aesthetic.
• Create seasonal material briefs for fabric, print, color and trim for the Development team.
• Create tech packs and call out sheets for the Technical Design team.
• Responsible for artwork, strike off and color comments in partnership with Development team.
• Attend weekly fittings, note feedback, and update flat sketches as necessary.
• Maintain and organize all sample racks and label samples accordingly.
• Build strong, dynamic and synergistic relationships with cross-functional partners, Technical Design, Product Development, Marketing, Merchandising and Production.
• Adherence to calendar and all key milestones, ensuring all designs are completed accurately and on time.
• Support the Design team as needed on day to day tasks.

Skills and Experience :

Salary Range :

The base salary range for this position is $65,000-$80,000 per year and is full time. Actual salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, candidate's related work experience. This position is also eligible for benefits.

About Frankies Bikinis :

Frankies Bikinis is a global online destination for fashion-forward swimwear founded in 2012 by Francesca Aiello. Known for high-end fabrics, fashion forward shapes, and cheeky bottoms, our bikinis look great on everybody. Since the company's inception, the brand has evolved into a lifestyle brand, expanding product offerings to include apparel, beauty, and footwear. Frankies Bikinis' designs can be found in better retail boutiques including Victoria's Secret, Revolve, Intermix, Free People, Kith, and Browns. The largest selection of Frankies Bikinis can be found in one of our stores or at frankiesbikinis.com.

We're a fast-paced, highly-collaborative, customer-centric, swimwear-loving and solutions-oriented team. We're also big fans of dogs, snacks, and not taking ourselves too seriously. We're always looking for intelligent, kind, and passionate and ambitious people to join us and help us bring our amazing products to the world.

Everyone is welcome at Frankies Bikinis - we're passionate about building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and creating an environment where our differences are celebrated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Why Join Us?

In Summary : The Associate Designer will report to the Senior Designer . An ideal candidate will be hardworking, organized, highly communicative and exceptionally creative . The base salary range for this position is $65,000-$80,000 per year . Frankies Bikinis is a global online destination for fashion-forward swimwear .

En Español : Como miembro del departamento de Diseño y Merchandising con alto rendimiento y diversión, participará en nuestras categorías de natación, ropa activa y vestimenta (nits & wovens). Apoyará a nuestro equipo de diseño para impulsar nuestra visión en todos los aspectos del proceso de diseños desde el concepto hasta la aprobación proto así como la organización de ese proceso.