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Sugartown Worldwide LLC Job Type: Regular Brand Strategy Our Brand mission is to inspire confidence and optimism, inviting everyone to shine bright and stand out. Our Brand vision statement is: "Create Your Sunshine, A Resort State of Mind". Our Brand Equities are: Casual Glamour, Sunny & Spirited, and Charmingly Disarming. Job Description The Assistant Fashion Designer LulexticR and LillyLoungeTMis responsible for creating original designs of Lilly Pulitzer merchandise and assisting with all stages of design development. The objectives and product strategies are to develop innovative designs that delight the customer, have high retail sell through and contribute to the profitable growth of the company. The company's brand position is Lilly's Resort Chic. A primary measure of doing this well is a meaningful increase in full price net sales. The position is responsible primarily to assist with silhouette and artwork development, maintaining styles in the system, organization, communication, design boards, fashion illustrations, and material preparation for SMS meetings. A day in the life... Understand the Lilly Pulitzer® customer, lifestyle and positioning in the marketplace Create original silhouette and artwork designs that delight the Lilly Pulitzer customer, increase full price net sales, have high full price retail sell through and contribute to the profitable growth of the company. Manage design boards and technical flat sketches Maintain styles each season in PLM Work closely with Color, Fabric, and Trim to research, design, and develop trim that is brand right and cost effective Participate in trend research for the Luxletic and LillyLounge categories Assist in the review and preparation of samples at each stage of development Maintain all activities consistent with the product development calendar Maintain art and office supplies Assist in fit comment follow-up with Product Development and Technical Design with complete details for executing quality garments Organize information and files for efficient management of the department Organize the design closet so that garments and trim submits are well catalogued Communicate daily with team members and vendors, as appropriate, to inspire an open communication flow with attention to detail Work closely with Product Development, Technical Design, Print Design and Merchandising to develop successful product. Demonstrate leadership within your team and the fashion design department. As Assistant Fashion Designer, it is essential to demonstrate leadership in accordance with the Core Leadership Qualities of: Company First; See The Success; Inspire Others Positively; Foster Creativity within Structure; Develop Strategy and Deliver Results; Play to Win; and Win as a Team. Note, associates may be asked to perform duties that are outside the specific functions that are listed. Qualifications for the Position A four-year college degree in Fashion Design or a closely related subject is preferred. 1 - 2 years of relevant experience in a Fashion Design position is required. This experience is preferably with a ladies' branded apparel company. The taste level and fashion sense to understand the Lilly Pulitzer customer and to design fashion merchandise which appeals to the Lilly customer. Genuine excitement for the Lilly Pulitzer concept. The Assistant Fashion Designer must share the vision for the merchandise, consistent with the positioning in the marketplace. A fashion point of view and attitude which are appropriate for Lilly Pulitzer. Proficient skills in silhouette and artwork development Proficiency in Computer Aided Design, Centric PLM, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop is required. Must develop fluency in current software and all of their capabilities; training will be provided as needed. Aptitude and willingness to learn new applications of Computer Aided Design whcih may be implemented. Basic personal computer skills, such as Word and Excel in a Microsoft Office environment, are helpful. Sense of urgency that is necessary in the apparel industry. Sufficient organizational skills and detail orientation to maintain useful information and tracking systems. Ability to identify inconsistencies, verify accuracy and ensure the integrity and quality of work. Agility to prioritize urgencies with regards to apparel industry. Our Core Values: The Lilly Way. Rooted in our bold, original, and inclusive brand outlook, these principles define how we do things The Lilly Way. We take pride in the pursuit of excellence We create our own path We become stronger together We operate with integrity We make the world a brighter place We continuously improve We have fun in the process Doing Our Part As a company we commit to corporate social responsibility. We believe in doing the right thing for our people, the places we work, and our planet. We believe in a respectful and inclusive workplace. We recognize the importance of serving the communities where our employees work and live. We are cognizant of the impact that our operations can have on the environment and actively explore and pursue environmentally-friendly processes throughout our business. This position is expected to contribute to the advancement of these principles. A Little More to Know... This position is classified as full-time salaried; it is exempt and is not eligible for overtime. This position is eligible for standard company benefits. This position is hybrid based, with attendance required in our home office in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The position may require some domestic travel. Travel needs will be determined by your supervisor. Given the seasonality of the business, this position may require flexible, additional working hours during peak periods. This position is expected to collaborate effectively with other individuals in alignment with our Core Values and Core Leadership Qualities. This position requires compliance with Lilly Pulitzer policies and a detailed Code of Conduct as outlined in the Employee Handbook. This position is reviewed annually. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, or any other characteristic protected by law. Lilly Pulitzer® participates in E-Verify. Details in English and Spanish . Right to Work Statement in English and Spanish If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact the Lilly Pulitzer Talent Development Department. Please click here to review our Applicant Privacy Policy. Lilly Pulitzer

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