Fashion Assistant - Original
Job Summary:
Mac Duggal is searching for a smart, eager, and confident individual to serve as an in house Fashion Assistant. The Fashion Assistant will work closely with lead designers on a daily basis. Our ideal candidate has the ability to multi-task and thrive in a flexible and often-changing work environment. This position is an opportunity to gain insights from top designers on the day to day business affairs and inner workings of a fashion house. We are looking for Fashion Assistant candidates who can grow with the company and be a valuable addition to the brand.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the point of contact between the executive and other colleagues
- Manage the designers calendar and set up meetings
- Handle and make calls for designer when needed
- Draft emails/communications for the designer needed
- Produce reports, enter products and orders to internal software system
- Attend client meetings, take detailed notes, and provide general support of team
- Assist on photo shoots
- Running personal errands for designers when needed
- Travel with designers (when COVID is over and it is safe to travel)
- Assist the design team with overseeing large scale design projects through completion
- Request quotes, pricing and samples from vendors
- Create proposals, purchase orders and finalize orders. Make sure items are shipped/received in time and work to replace any items that arrive damaged
- Assist in preparing client presentations for meetings
Qualifications:
• Proven ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent time management skills
• Well-developed organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills / ability to learn new software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional discretion and ability to take direction well
• Ability to quickly learn the fashion business inside and out
• Eager to collaborate in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a flexible and often-changing work environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Excellent skills in all aspects of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Suite
• Strong attention to detail and self-starter
• CAD and Photoshop skills
• AIMS360 is a plus
Education Requirements:
College degree is a preferred and/ or relevant experience in the fashion industry.
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Seniority level
Associate -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology -
Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion
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