Menswear Design Assistant

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer Job Title: Menswear Design Assistant
Job Number: C-13-04
Job Location: Pendleton Corporate Office, 220 NW Broadway, Portland, OR
POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED

Position Overview:
The Menswear Design Assistant will support the Design and Merchandising team throughout the design process, assisting in the creative development of successful Menswear apparel product that delivers value and style, as well as communicating Pendleton's brand within a designated timeframe..

Principal Accountabilities:

Assisting in the seasonal development of the Menswear line.

Executes fabric, finish, sundries and trim developments / research

Assists with coordination of raw materials for sample development through daily follow-up with Design & Development to include finding and recommending alternatives and substitutions

Create and update tech packs PLM

Review/measure proto garments

Create and modify technical drawings for development using Illustrator

Assist in preparation of seasonal trend boards, including swatches

Makes yarn skeins and color reelings seasonally

Assist with sales meeting preparation, set up and presentation

Assist with preparation of Design meetings

Create plaid layouts using Plaidmaker Pro software

Execute the design process components to achieve or exceed targets for the seasonal calendar, assortment plan and source location requirements

Supports Designer and Merchandiser and performs other duties as assigned

Additional Qualifications:

Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management

Demonstrates a high level of quality work, attendance and appearance

Strong team player with the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment with changing priorities

Excellent working knowledge of garment construction

Skills and Qualifications:

Degree in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, Design or equivalent years of experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PLM

Illustrator, In Design and Photoshop

Multi-tasking

Works well in a team environment

Downtown corporate office working location with convenient access to bus and MAX. We are an equal opportunity employer. We will contact only those applicants who best meet our requirements.

Where to send Employment Application:
FAX to 1-503-535-5827
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mail to:
Human Resources
Pendleton Woolen Mills, Inc.
P O Box 3030
Portland, OR 97208-3030
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Hand deliver to:
Pendleton Woolen Mills
220 NW Broadway
Portland, OR 97209
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Scan completed application / resume and email pdf to:
julie.strand@penwool.com.

How to Apply:
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To have an application mailed to you:
- Call 503.226.4801 and ask for Human Resources
- Fax your request to 503.535.5827
- Email your request to Application Request

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