Associate Designer – Intimates

At Torrid we’re committed to cultivating a welcoming, inclusive and diverse culture driven by a focus on open dialogue, empowerment, recruiting, training, development and retention. We believe inclusion of diverse backgrounds and perspectives is fundamental to our success.

Supports the development of trend groups and assists in implementing and creating technical packages.

MUST SUBMIT PORTFOLIO LINK OR SAMPLES

What You’ll Do:

• Designs and creates sketches and specs for Product Development team, including front and back sketch, construction details, illustration, material, trims, hardware spec.
• Creates style board for area of responsibility, showing silhouette and color, fabric, print/pattern options.
• partners with Designer in reviewing and approving design, lab dips, trims, and fabrics details, etc.
• Maintains design records and ensures line sheets are up to date.
• Researches global market to identify new trends trend, fabric, trim, fit, and hardware pieces and other raw materials.
• Works closely with the buying and technical design team throughout the development process to ensure the highest level of quality and integrity.
• Participates in fitting sessions and provides fit comments to ensure proper fit and brand integrity.
• Participates in the conceptual development of product lines in order to create and deliver effective, cohesive product presentations to sell concepts and convince others to adopt a course of actions.

What You’ll Need:

• 3 years of design experience including technical knowledge.
• Bra and Panty category experience required.
• Plus size experience preferred.
• Solid design and conceptual skills.
• Ability to set a creative tone and to inspire new ideas/concepts.
• Technical knowledge of fabric construction, finishes and techniques.
• Strong knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, color, sewing techniques, graphics, and trim.
• Timely sense of trends and market direction encompassing color, fabric, and silhouette.
• Strong computer skills including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Flexibility to deadline demands, seasonal schedules, and possible travel.

What You’ll Get:

• A culture where people are accepted and encouraged to be who they are.
• Our open floor plan allows for a creative, collaborative and fun environment.
• Competitive compensation, 401k with company matching contribution, plus potential to earn company performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive wellness package including, medical, dental, vision, FSA and on-site, chiropractic and massage therapy services as well as fitness and yoga classes.
• Generous 50% employee discount and access to employee-only sales.
• Support the causes you’re passionate about. We pay you up to 32 hours annually for volunteering your time in the community.
• Child Care Discount at participating locations.
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Aimed at helping employees address a variety of personal and family issues including legal financial consultations, mental health services and more.
• On-site gym, basketball court and car wash service. Commuter benefits. Discounts on cell phones, and computer purchases, entertainment tickets and more.
• Pet insurance for your fur babies.
• Work and learn alongside industry leading executives while making huge strides in impacting the lives of women.
• You’ll be challenged and grow. Opportunity for upward mobility available at all levels of the organization.