Freelance Designer, Sweaters
URL http://www.workinretail.com/Job/aggregator/Freelance-Designer-Sweaters/Columbus-OH/J3F81X61ZN3QMDGXYRQ.aspx?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed

About the Company
Charming Shoppes, Inc. is a leading multichannel specialty apparel retailer primarily focused on plus-size women’s apparel. We are the parent company of four distinct store brands – Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, Catherines Plus Sizes and Petite Sophisticate – as well as Crosstown Traders, Inc., a direct marketer of women’s apparel. With more than 2,400 stores nationwide, Charming Shoppes provides a significant presence in strip shopping center, mall locations and outlet centers.

Our Vision is to be the company known for celebrating the lives and fashion image of women wearing plus sizes. Our continuing Mission is to serve the lifestyle apparel needs of women wearing plus sizes with the very best service, fashion selection, value and fit.

Job Description
Category:  Retail/Wholesale

Compensation:   – Short-term freelance assignment.  Approximateduration of 4-6 weeks.

Basic Responsibilities:
To direct, build and develop product ideas for sweaters. Work closely with Directors, Merchants and Product Development Teams to execute Seasonal Concept direction, line plan style needs, margin requirements, and completion of product. Manage Brand Integrity through internal and external Design and Product Development. Continue to evolve Lane Bryant’s product process.

Specific Responsibilities:
? Work cross functionally with the Product DevelopmentManager to coordinate assortments for presentation through artworkprint, fabric, silhouettes, outfit coordination and presentationboards
? Execute development interpretation and communicatecreative packages and deadlines to internal and external teams
? R&D for new fabric, techniques
? Work with Trend Department to assure Merchantsseasonal buying tool needs are met
? Communicate Creative direction as it pertains toprice and delivery to maintain creative vision
? Initiate test recommendations on a seasonal andongoing basis
? Execute timelines on Development Calendar and LinePlan needs
? Travel as needed to NY, LA, store visits withMerchants
? Coordinate visual boards and samples to drivenewness to the Brand
? Prepare and assist in seasonal product reviews toSr. Management and merchant team
? Attend Fit Meetings to maintain initial vision withproduct development
? Work closely with other Product teams to complimentand coordinate process, procedures, and development needs/packages
? Manage fabric development and seasonal presentationfor core category

Job Requirements
Experience:
? 5-7 years experience in Design within the retail industry(preferably in sweaters)
? 4 year college degree in Design
? Knowledge of yarns and knitting machinery
? Excellent verbal and visual communication skills
? Extensive background in fit, fabric development,finishes and construction details
? Computer skills a must ? Excel / Word (PDM /Micrographx, Adobe Illustrator a plus)
? Kaleidostyle

Charming Shoppes, Inc. Corporate Headquarters
450 Winks Lane
Bensalem, PA 19020
215-245-9100

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Sample Sewer
URL: http://www.clothingindustryjobs.com/JobDisplay.asp?id=2673

Description: Seeking freelance and permanent sample sewers with 5+ exp. Sewing women’s knit dresses, tops, bottoms and some woven. Must work quickly and have top quality sewing skills.

Requirements: Strong knowledge of garment construction.
Location: Hawthorne CA 90250 US
Employment Type: Looking to hire EMPLOYEE
Work Schedule: Full Time
Travel: No Travel
Industry: Apparel Industry              Category: Sewers
Experience Required: Y
Manages Others: Y
Degree Required: N
Security Clearance Required: N

Contact Information
Michael Stars
12955 South Chadron Ave
Hawthorne CA 90250 US
jobs@michaelstars.com
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Sales agent
URL: http://www.clothingindustryjobs.com/JobDisplay.asp?id=2409

Description: Established Italian menswear company is seeking a Freelance Sales Representatives in Northern America.  The line is casual  menswear.  The company has a strong market in Europe. We are currently seeking new markets in Northern America.  We are looking for seasoned Sales Representatives in all major cities in Northern America.  Please email a copy of your resume to stiletuttoitaliano.sales@gmail.com and be sure to include the region you would like to cover.

Requirements: Strong commercial relationships with Retailers Nationwide. Database of prospect clients
Location: ANYWHERE OTHER  US
Pay: $0.00 – $100,000.00 Annually
Employment Type: Looking to hire FREELANCER
Work Schedule: Part Time
Travel: Some Travel
Industry: Apparel Industry              Category: Menswear-Buyers / Purchasing
Experience Required: Y
Manages Others: Y
Degree Required: N
Security Clearance Required: N
Start Date: 4/7/2009

Contact Information
Stile Tutto Italiano, LLC
15830 SW 12 street
Pembroke Pines FL 33027 US
Alessandra Perrino
stiletuttoitaliano.sales@gmail.com