Women's Denim, Associate Designer

FRAME is a Californian fashion brand established in 2012 by Erik Torstensson and Jens Grede.

Since inception, FRAME has embodied Californian modernity with a distinctly European influence through its renowned ready-to-wear collections and coveted denim essentials. Born and raised in Los Angeles, FRAME offers a timeless perspective on everyday chic outfitting via signature tailoring, luxury leather, and quality cashmere.

Today, FRAME is a household name across both women’s and men’s design, with 16 standalone retail stores across North America, two London stores, a store in Shanghai and a dedicated eCommerce website. FRAME can also be found at the most desirable department stores and boutiques worldwide.

Role Overview :

Reporting to the Head of Women’s Denim, the Women's Denim Associate Designer will support the design team across all aspects of the product development process. This role requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The Design Associate will contribute to the maintenance of design tools and resources, assist with administrative and creative tasks, and ensure accurate documentation throughout development and into production.

Responsibilities :

• Create and maintain seasonal 5-pocket line sheets, attend fittings and ensure all cross functional team members are aligned on updates for BOMs, sketches, construction, packaging, etc.
• Aid in wash development seasonally prior to seasonal style development
• Organize and maintain denim fabric and wash libraries in the office
• Set up and maintain accurate tech packs including up-to-date sketches and BOMs in PLM (Blue Cherry)
• Take accurate notes during fittings and style reviews / downloads
• Create 5-pocket CAD files, update sketches in Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.
• Assist in lab dip and print development approvals in collaboration with vendors and internal teams
• Support in meeting preparation with creating and updating boards, files, etc.
• Maintains general denim team tools and aid in keeping area tidy
• Maintain calendar dates established by team leaders to support getting product in time for milestone meetings
• Work closely and collaboratively with cross functional teams to maintain product deliverables.
• Prepare garments for style briefing / hand offs and prepare for milestone meetings
• Maintain a clear understanding of an ever-evolving line with multiple seasons, collaborations, and capsules in various stages of development

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