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Design Operations Associate - Accessories

New York, NY 10001

Posted: 06/05/2025 Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Accessories/Footwear Job Number: TF82924665

Job Description

Design Operations Associate
 
The Design Operations Associate will work closely with cross functional partners to oversee the execution of workflow between design and production across designated brand(s) and ensure proper execution.
 
Responsibilities
  • Assist in managing and prioritizing the tech pack workflow, details, and status for assigned brand(s).
  • Review key tech packs, identify issues, and elevate them to ensure consistency across the brand(s), working with other Design Operations Managers to maintain uniformity.
  • Support the team in meeting deadlines and ensuring milestones align with the project calendar.
  • Help coordinate meetings with cross-functional teams to facilitate design alignment and communication.
  • Work with Graphics, Technical, and Design teams to gather all necessary components for tech packs.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and resolving sourcing and production issues, collaborating with teams to ensure brand aesthetics and design intent are met.
  • Regularly communicate with PA/TD teams for approval-related issues.
  • Keep Sourcing updated on product development progress.
  • Use technologies to manage and adjust workflows and tasks within the Design Operations team.
  • Assist with staffing support and team development.
  • Attend trade shows and industry events when needed.
  • Conduct market research on construction techniques, cost-saving strategies, and spot-check production for assigned brand(s).
  • Travel as needed for development and production support.
  • Help with special projects as assigned.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Product Development, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in the fashion industry
  • Ability to think analytically as well as creatively
  • Ability to lead and develop a team of Design Operations Assistant/Associate (s)
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills with attention to detail
  • Must be a strategic thinker, persuasive, flexible with changes, and collaborative
  • Brand appropriate aesthetic
  • Ability to travel (if needed)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
 

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