Job Description

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Co-created in Los Angeles, Pacsun inspires the next generation of youth, building community at the intersection of fashion, music, art and sport. Pacsun is a leading lifestyle brand offering an exclusive collection of the most relevant brands and styles such as adidas, Brandy Melville, Essentials Fear of God, our own brands, and many more.

Our Pacsun community believes in and understands the importance of using our voice, platform, and resources to inspire and bring about positive development. Through our PacCares program, we are committed to our responsibility in using our platform to drive change and take action on the issues important to our community. Join the Pacsun Community.

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About the Job:

Assigned a specific product classification within a department to design while maintaining the responsibilities of Design Associate. Begin to create and execute original design concepts to formulate seasonal concepts that are market right. Design products from concept through completion with a focus on function, quality and creativity. Train under Sr. Design Director to develop skills necessary to successfully complete the design process. Uphold the highest standards of excellence in communication to establish and maintain strong relationships with both team members and all Pacsun business partners. Assisting in designing and developing all Pacsun Men’s private label tops and swimwear.

A day in the life, what you’ll be doing:

• Begins to contribute to seasonal trends, themes, colors and styling.
• Presents trend direction for given segment in Concept meetings as well as in team meetings.
• Helps develop fabrics that are new, current and aesthetically appropriate for the brand, while adhering to productions and costing requirements.
• Familiarizes themselves with the trim marketing in search of new developments and interesting details that help distinguish the product from the competition.
• Work with Designer in establishing initial pattern concepts in prints, yarn dyes, and graphics
• Responsible for following through handloom strike offs & approvals.
• Establish color direction & standards for given segment, following through with approvals, insuring they are coordinated among different fabrics, trims and product categories.
• Design and develop tops categories and swimwear alongside Designer.
• Tech pack all styles once design is completed.
• Some graphic work/direction will be necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What it takes to Join:

• Four year Bachelor Degree preferred in either the Arts or Sciences.
• Adobe illustrator, Mictrografx, and Photoshop skills
• PDM Training
• Timely sense of trends and market direction encompassing color, fabric, and silhouette
• Working knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, textiles and current finishing techniques and processes.
• 3-5 years design experience, which includes fabric sourcing, technical design, trim development and color training and practical experience.
• Computer PC, MAC and CAD experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Salary Range : $75,063 - $78,000

Pac Perks:

• Dog friendly office environment
• On-site Cafe
• On-site Gym
• $1,000 referral incentive program
• Generous associate discount of 30-50% off merchandise online and in-stores
• Competitive long term and short-term incentive program
• Immediate 100% vested 401K contributions and employer match
• Calm Premium access for all employees
• Employee perks throughout the year

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
• Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.
• Required to travel in elevator or stairwells to attend meetings and engage with associates on multiple floors throughout building.
• Hotel, Airplane, and Car Travel may be required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. As a National Retailer, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume. This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Other Considerations:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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