About Us
Fashion Nova is an inclusive fashion-forward and trend-driven apparel and lifestyle brand that celebrates all dimensions of confidence. We use our platform to spread positivity with brands for women, men, curve, luxe, sport, swim, beauty, and kids. We are obsessed with creating the best experience available for our customers and employees.
Fashion Nova was built on the backbone of individuality and inclusiveness. Our brands are worn and celebrated worldwide by customers, celebrities, and influencers because of our uniquely creative and talented employees.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director, Vendor Strategy, you as the Assistant Designer, Design & Product Development are responsible for communicating with vendors to provide trend-right styles and act as a consultative partner on behalf of Fashion Nova on buying decisions. You will compile samples from vendors and provide buyer feedback to optimize the garments. You will oversee the recommendation of trends and colors for future developments. You will be working with domestic and international vendors and manufacturers.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to overall trend and direction for each season, for all designs, labels and specific categories
- Design styles, develop or select trims, and identify colors for fabrics selected at the Raw Materials meeting
- Work with vendors to globally source, find fabrics and new styles that are within budgetary guidelines to develop.
- Assist with the Product Development and Buying team on a weekly basis to review emerging trends to chase in-season.
- Track development samples and Pack / Unpack packages
- Participate in fittings and provide input on garment adjustments and improvements
- Manage weekly fittings.
Required Skills
- 1+ years of experience with Design, Account Management, or Project/Program Management related to Fashion
- 1+ years of experience working with international manufacturing vendors; thorough understanding of skill sets and capabilities of each vendor within the design and manufacturing process.
- Highly creative, organized and self motivated with the ability to multitask and work independently in a fast paced environment
- Sound communication skills to effectively collaborate with Buying and vendors
- Proficient computer skills (Google Workspace, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
- Percentage of Travel: 10% of time traveling internationally to visit vendors
- English, additional language(s) an advantage
- Schedule of this position: Monday – Friday | Core business hours | Onsite
Benefits
- Formalized career paths
- Flat management platform
- Manager Training Academy
- Creative Development Internship Program
- Fashion Nova Cares Program
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
- Stocked kitchens with gratis snacks and drinks
- Weekly catered lunches
- Summer Fridays at Headquarters
- Team bonding events and programs
- Employee discounts
Fashion Nova, LLC, and subsidiaries thereof, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are steadfast in our commitment to equal employment opportunities and pledge that these objectives are reflected in all aspects of our daily operations. We will continue to recruit, hire, train, and advance in employment qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, criminal history, or status as an individual with a disability; and shall not discriminate against any individual, any such characteristic, nor any other classification protected by local, state and/or federal law.