G/FORE Accessory Design Assistant

Job Category: Finance and Business
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: United States
Salary: $72 000 /yr
Company Name: G/FORE

About the job

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Born in Los Angeles but bred with a global perspective, G/FORE was conceptualized with a passion for modern design combined with a love of golf. Distinguished by our attention to detail, sophisticated ease, playful nature, youthful energy and sense of humor. We consistently strive to make a powerful and colourful impact on our favourite game. We take inspiration from art, architecture, modern design, and colourful narratives. Our intent is to disrupt the industry without being disrespectful to the sport and its rich traditions.

The Accessory Design Assistant is responsible for supporting design, style setups, tech packs, and development of prototypes and samples on a year-round basis with a concentration in accessory, footwear and graphic-related categories.

Essential Functions

  • Support Accessory, Footwear & Graphic design team to team needs of department with timely handoffs
  • Work with designers to develop all design artwork for men’s and women’s gloves, bags, belts, headwear, socks, footwear and other accessories.
  • Use detailed tech packs & BOM’s to articulate product detail execution
  • Communicate with the development/production department and factories to ensure prototypes, samples, and production is executed properly
  • Keep accessory and footwear sample/prototype closet organized at all times and submits clearly labeled
  • Provide support to the line book development process and color card development process
  • Update the Style Wall as prototypes are developed and samples are launched
  • Review Booking Analysis to be familiar with best sellers, worst sellers, retail price points, wholesale price points, wholesale margins, retail mark-ups, and category penetrations
  • Update Sku Plan details during the development season
  • Support the Merchandising team during sales meeting set-up periods and sales campaign set-up periods
  • Manage the organization and maintenance of the prototype, mill card, and color card library

Competencies

  • Exceptional skills in InDesign, Illustrator, Excel
  • Outstanding time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple deadlines and priorities
  • Accurate organizational methods with a strong attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with employees, vendors and clients

Desired Education And Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field
  • Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a Design position

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