Papaya Clothing-VISUAL MERCHANDISER (Los Angeles, CA)

Job is located in Los Angeles, CA. (Must train in corporate office) FAX: 323.724.0400 - Attn: Human Resources Click and Apply Online Now! About Papaya: Papaya Clothing is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cornerstone Apparel, Inc. Cornerstone's experience in the retail fashion industry is derived from over twenty-five years in operating retail clothing businesses focusing primarily in the junior and petite apparel markets. Cornerstone is driven by the same ownership and management team responsible for prior successes in retailers Everblue Casuals and Career Image. In Papaya, we've created a more contemporary, upscale shopping environment for customers in the 16 to 25 age bracket. Our stores are stocked with the latest fashion direct from the manufacture. Since we are a manufacturer-direct store, we do not commission any middlemen and can therefore transfer our savings directly to the customers. Our customers know that they can shop any day of the year rather than lower their standards or wait for sales at other retailers. In essence, we've created a shopping environment that will attract customers and keep them coming back on a regular basis. Cornerstone Apparel, Inc. has an impressive track record with retail businesses. We expect that trend to continue. It's this kind of phenomenal success that allows Cornerstone to head strongly in to the new millennium and focus all of our efforts into the development and expansion of Papaya retail locations. Papaya Clothing currently operates retail locations in California, Florida, Hawaii, New York, Texas, New Jersey, Georgia, Missouri, Louisiana, Colorado, Virginia, Oregon, Guam, Utah, Washington and as well as in Puerto Rico. Visual Merchandiser Requirements: 3-5 years retail experience. 2 years experience in merchandising and mannequin styling. Must have a good eye for interior design. Someone who can think outside the box. Requires creativity, imagination, and a passion for fashion, being up to date with the latest trends. Participate in store openings and floor sets. Organizing the layout of our stores and clothing in order to facilitate the customers shopping experiences. Travel is required.

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MAXSTUDIO-Selling Manager (Palo Alto Bloomingdale's Stanford)

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Reply to: carolin@maxstudio.com ^{[Errors when replying to ads?]}
Date: 2009-04-27, 10:02AM PDT

MaxStudio.Com a leading brand in contemporary women's clothing seeks a Selling Manager for Bloomingdale's – Stanford In Store Shop. This position is entirely managed and employed by MaxStudio.Com.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: To enhance and increase Max Studio brand presence and sales through personal sales initiative, clienteling, visual merchandising, training and motivating sales associates.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
To increase business and cultivate clientele through hands on assertive selling.
To merchandise and maintain shop in accordance with Max Studio visual directives and standards.
To ensure that all promotional and markdown events are executed in a timely and efficient manner.
To ensure that all transfers are initiated and processed in a timely and efficient manner.
To build constructive and effective relationships with Bloomingdale's store management to ensure proper floor coverage and stock support.
To partner with Bloomingdale's store merchandising and visual staff on fixture and mannequin usage and placement.
To communicate with Max Studio corporate and account executives on sales trends, overall performance and assortment needs.
In addition to consistently communicate information and recommendations necessary to increase Max Studio shop performance and profitability.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:
Client service and bottom line orientation.
Strong personal selling skills.
Knowledgeable in all aspects of store management.
Passionate with superior people skills.
Able to drive sales opportunities, achieve goals and profitability.
Posses awareness of visual merchandising standards and details.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate must posses a minimum of two years in a similar or complimentary environment.
Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business.

Salary commensurate with experience. Good Benefits Package.

Please email resumes to: carolin@maxstudio.com

• Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience.
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• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

PostingID: 1142515960


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Diesel-Store Manager (Downtown San Jose, CA)

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Date: 2009-04-24, 7:39AM PDT

Diesel, a world famous brand that just celebrated xXx years, is looking for a Store Manager for our San Jose store. Are you a great leader? A Fashion Lover?
After reading the below job description, if you meet the qualifications, please submit your resume, including your position of interest in the subject line.
Please also note desired compensation.
Thanks for you interest in the Diesel Planet!

The Store Manager is responsible for achieving store sales and maximizing profitability through the effective management of the store team and implementation of company program, policies and procedures. The Store Manager takes a proactive approach to the business trends and needs; she/he acts as a positive role model to store personnel, representing and supporting the Diesel Brand and values. The Store Manager is responsible for continuously improving and developing Store Management skills through assignment of specific responsibilities (Visual/Merchandising/ Operations) to Assistant Manager and Supervisor.

SALES/PROFIT
• Meet store sales and target.
• Maximize store profitability through optimization and the controlling of Discounts, Costs (General expenses and payroll), Stock loss, sell thru and Stock turn.
• Communicate and follow up on business needs and potential actions to Head Office in order to achieve the Key Performance Indicators.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
• Recruitment and Employee Relations
Manage the recruitment process in line with Head Office guidelines and policy, using the tools provided.
Manage performance, discipline or dismissal issues in collaboration with Head Office.
• Training
Ensure induction is given to all new recruits, in all aspects of their job responsibilities, including company history, customer service, and product knowledge and store operations.
Provide development and training for store personnel through effective and ongoing use of store training tools, in particular the Customer Service “Welcome to our Home” training programme.
• Development & Performance management
Identify strengths and areas of development of store personnel, both promote and encourage their professional development by using tools and best practices provided by Head Office.
Ensure that store personnel reviews and performance appraisals are carried out in a timely manner and in line with Head Office standards.

Management and Organization
Establish and maintain a positive, professional and sales orientated environment, and promote a culture open to internal feedback.
• Achieve the maximum effectiveness in the management of the work load.
• Organize and lead regular store meetings to communicate store targets, priorities and other relevant subjects to the store team.

CUSTOMER SERVICE
• Represent and promote to store team the meaning and the importance of Customer Service as outlined in the Diesel Customer Service book and training program.
• Empower staff to use best practices in managing all Customer Service issues.
• Continuously monitor quality of customer service through Key Performance Indicators.
• Ensure sales associates are developing and retaining long-term clients.

MERCHANDISING and VISUAL MANAGEMENT
• Constantly monitor store merchandise standards and needs through appropriate reports and store team feedback.
• Communicate product needs and quality issues to Head Office merchandising department.
• Proactively manage any merchandising needs in an efficient way.
• Take ownership of the visual standards and ensure all Visual Merchandising guidelines (criteria and quantities) are implemented effectively, that all product presentation is maintained according to Diesel standards and guidelines (Seasonal Visual Merchandising Book) and that the store’s commercial needs are met.
• Ensure constant updates and training of all store personnel.
• Slow seller management: collaboration with Head Office Visual Team to emphasize commercial store needs.
• Provide Head Office with ongoing feedback by using existing forms.

OPERATIONS
• Maximize efficiency and protect business integrity by applying Store Operations policies and procedures provided by Head Office.
• Floor coverage
Ensure efficient floor coverage and high level of productivity by utilizing the Scheduling tool provided in order to achieve business objectives and maintain Diesel’s standards.
• Store Maintenance
Responsible for a well maintained, clean and organized store to support efficient operations and a comfortable shopping experience.
• Cash Desk- responsible for all cash desk duties.

LOSS PREVENTION
• Minimize stock loss by implementing and executing all control policies and procedures.
• Hold store personnel accountable and responsible for all inventory control and Loss Prevention Policies and Procedures.
• Organize and carry out an accurate stock take by implementing the Stock Take Procedure.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE
• Ensure that the store is legally compliant with all local health and safety legislation.
• Ensure that store personnel practices are legally compliant following the terms and conditions of Employment while following work time regulations and equal opportunity legislation.
• Maintain safe and clean working conditions for employees and customers.

BRAND PROTECTION
• Consistently promote and represent Diesel Brand values at all times, ensuring the store team understand and communicate them to the consumer.
• Ensure that all promotions and PR activities are implemented in line with Head Office guidelines.

Required Experience/ Qualifications:
- Store Management experience in apparel retailer
- Strong Customer Focus
- Proficient in Excel.

• Compensation: Competitive
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PostingID: 1137817937


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Banana Republic Flagship - Visual Merchandising Lead (San Francisco,CA)

Banana Republic, a division of Gap Inc., has an exciting leadership opportunity for a Visual Merchandising Lead in our premiere San Francisco flagship store.

The Merchandise Presentation Lead’s responsibility is executing the day-to-day action plans developed by the visual leadership team. The Merchandise Presentation Lead focuses primarily on all aspects of visual presentation within the store, as well as day to day store operations and customer service.

* Provides feedback to manager regarding merchandise-handling concerns/opportunities
* Creates development and training plans for direct reports
* Trains and coaches visual team members to meet productivity standards
* Provides on-the-job training to all employees on company initiatives and standards to ensure that everyone fully understands company direction
* Provides in the moment coaching on sales floor to staff to reward good behavior and to redirect when needed
* Tracks productivity and ensures that the team is meeting company standards for all visual tasks
* Maintains brand integrity in all areas of visual display
* Implements and complies with presentation book standards, adjusting visual presentation to consistently ensure brand appropriateness
* Generates and analyzes Field Merchandise Reports and makes necessary product placement adjustment based on selling and FMR reports
* Shares feedback from customers to leadership team to improve overall customer experience
* Ensures store is a neat, clean and safe environment for all employees

Qualifications:

* 2 to 3 years Retail Visual Display experience, especially in a large retail environment. (Department Store or Flagship Specialty Stores preferred). Strong Visual Merchandising background a must.
* Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs.
* Ability to communicate effectively with customers and store employees.
* Ability to maneuver around sales floor and stockroom, repetitive bending, prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, squatting and climbing.
* Stong attention for detail.
* Awareness of industry trends.
* Open availability and flexibility to work nights and weekends, including opening and closing shifts to meet the needs of the business.
* Creative ability and knowledge of visual presentation theory.
*Excellent organization and communication skills.
*Excellent communication and prioritization skills.
*Ability to receive feedback and take action when appropriate.
*Fast learner.
*Ability to multi-task projects while reacting to the needs of the business.
*High sense of urgency.
*Love for fashion.


BENEFITS:
•Generous Employee Discount @ Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Gap.
•Health Care.
•Competitive Hourly Rate.

Include a resume with online application.
{Please only qualified candidates apply}
Apply Online:
https://gapinc.taleo.net/careersection/10041/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=00CL3

Posted by Mary

Smith & Hawken Visual Merchandising Manager (Roseville, CA)

Description

The Visual Merchandising Manager (VMM) is responsible for the development and communication of merchandise presentation. The VMM partners with the Merchandising Department to ensure presentation consistency.

Primary Responsibilities

* Manage the development and production of the Visual Directive, including reviewing product, formatting walls, preparing merchandise and photographing the collections.
* Gather and prepare written visual merchandising direction regarding changes and substitutions based on assortment and inventory levels. Direction must be clear, concise and presented in an easily understood format.
* Develop and oversee the store layout process for all products.
* Work closely with the merchandising team to present merchandise in the most creative, shoppable and financially responsible manner.
* Ensure timelines on visual production processes are met.
* Maintain/coordinate regular communication with the field regarding visual merchandising updates and seasonal changes.
* Present design concepts for store fixtures and seasonal props, including expense forecasting, to Visual Merchandising Director.


Qualifications

* Exceptional communication, leadership and organizational skills.
* Strong merchandising and presentation skills.
* Excels in prioritizing and follows-through to completion.
* General Mac and Quark skills required.
* College degree, preferably Art/Design Major or equivalent experience.
* Minimum 3 years retail/visual merchandising management experience.

We are An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job: Retail
Primary Location:CA-Roseville
Organization: Smith and Hawken
Schedule: Part-time
Shift: Variable
Travel: No
Eligible for Relocation? No
Apply here : https://scotts.taleo.net/careersection/10101/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=012251

Posted by Mary

Fifth Sun Retail Clothing Supplier, Art Production Manager (Chico)

Fifth Sun
a division of Gonzales Enterprises Inc.

Company Info:
Fifth Sun is located in beautiful Northern California (180 miles north of San Francisco) and has been a leading supplier of graphic apparel for the retail clothing industry for 15 years. The primary focus is graphic and fashion design of printed apparel for juniors (teen girls) and young men, for boutiques and national retailers such as Hot Topic, Anchor Blue, Kohls, Macys, Target and Wal-Mart. In addition, we also hold many licenses with studios such as Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers and Gibson Guitar just to name a few. We are a growing, healthy company and highly recognized in our industry. A high level of performance is expected by all of us who make up Fifth Sun.

Job Title:
Art Production Manager

The Art Production Manager is responsible for an in-house team and their schedules along with contract printers to meet deadlines and established priorities. This person analyzes production schedules and print orders to determine type and quantity of work to be done, availability of machinery and personnel. Confers with Art Directors and Sales Teams to ensure coordination of packages and programs for presentations. Fifth Sun is not a production house but we develop quality samples of cutting edge and progressive printed apparel for retailers.

Qualifications:
•Screen print experience 5 years minimum
•Experience with separations and pre production 2 years minimum
•Management experience in a screen-print environment 3 yrs minimum
•Strong scheduling skills and follow through
•Production background a plus
•Art or product developments background a plus.
•Good at mentoring and building team environments
•High sense of ownership.

Must Haves:
•Must relocate to Chico, CA
•Passionate, approachable, strong follow through
•Positive, energetic, upbeat and fun while maintaining professionalism.

Description of Duties
•Work closely within in a team of Film Engineers, Separators, Apparel Coordinator, Print-Color Specialist, Screen Print Specialist, and Screen-Prep Assistant to create a strong team mentality.
•Communicates with outside printers on scheduling and print related questions.
•Stay current on new trends in fashion, fabrics, print techniques and treatments.
•Work with suppliers on above and search for new ones.
•Be aware of our market price restrictions and work within these constraints.
•Produce and maintain a product development calendar for all necessary products and programs.
•Responsible for timely supply of production samples and necessary strikeoffs and materials.
•Communicate and travel to suppliers as necessary.
•Learn and understand all fabrication techniques, sewing, appliqués…etc
•Provide printers with accurate and timely information for production along with necessary follow-up.
•Oversee scheduling of internal print testing.
•Confirm raw materials (blanks / inks) available for scheduled sampling.
•Work with Art Directors to schedule and produce samples for timely Sales packages.
•Research new techniques and provide department with info.
•Provide Production and Sales with accurate information on all jobs.
•Ensure accuracy of films sent to printers.
•Coordinates film output for new, revised and existing jobs.
•Coordinates and provide accurate pre-production samples to Licensing Department.
•Contribute suggestions and ideas for department needs and smooth flow.
•Oversee safety and hazmat reporting for in-house print department.
•Develop an understanding of industry knowledge for all our cut & sew programs.

Software Proficiencies:
• Photoshop, Illustrator, Filemaker, Microsoft office, Mac OS, Excel

Fifth Sun Vision:
To be recognized and respected as a company who cares about their people, product and partnerships.

Strong Benefit program and relocation incentives available for the right candidate.

Email Résumé and Cover Letter to hr@5sun.com

Posted by Ashley Eslick

Fifth Sun Retail Clothing Supplier, Director of Product Development and Planning (Chico)

FIFTH SUN

A DIVISION OF GONZALES ENTERPRISES, INC

COMPANY INFO:

Fifth Sun is located in beautiful Northern California (180 miles north of San Francisco) and has been a leading supplier of graphic t-shirts and apparel for the retail clothing industry for over 13 years. The primarily focus is graphic and fashion design, and the marketing and distribution of printed apparel for juniors (teen girls) and young men, for such companies as Hot Topic, Anchor Blue, JCPennys, Macys, and Wal-Mart. We offer several categories of Private label attitude and urban inspired product lines for major national accounts. In addition, we also hold many licenses such as Manchester United, Warner Brothers, Miller Beer, Guinness Beer, Captain Morgan, Patron, World Wrestling Entertainment, Discovery Channel, Pepsi and Ben Davis, just to name a few. Our product lines are highly recognized across the U.S. and abroad, and carry a great deal of reputation for outstanding art, creative execution and high quality garments. We encourage you to view our website for a small sampling of what types of designs we do at www.5sun.com. To support our growth, Fifth Sun moved, Oct 2007, into a creatively and custom designed 44,000 sq. ft. facility complete with several lounge/meeting areas, theatre room, café and outdoor break areas. Fifth Sun employees are creative, passionate and driven, they are proud of what they have built and a high level of performance is expected by all of us who make up Fifth Sun. We are a profitable company, with an excellent credit rating, and value our employees. We have minimal turnover.

Job Title:

Director of Product Development and Planning.

Reporting to the Creative Director, this position will develop, operate and manage a product development and sourcing department within the design department. This is a “hands on” and newly formed position created to address the growth in this segment of our company. In addition, this role could require both domestic and international travel. Qualifications:

• University degree required, 6 - 10 years of accumulated planning, buying or sourcing experience required with product development a plus.
• Strong planning background is a definite plus.
• 3-5 years of management experience required
• Best candidate must have a thorough understanding of fabrics and construction details for young mens, juniors and children’s apparel or be able to learn this quickly.
• Knowledge in cross-functional operations is preferred, including merchandising, sourcing, distribution/logistics, planning, allocations and QA
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft office applications and Outlook a must, familiarity with PLM software a plus)
• Knowledge of global, regional and country specific trade programs/regulations
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and objectively
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Strategic thinking & visionary skills required.
• Good eye for market trends for our customer base. Must Haves (Requirements):
• Must relocate to Chico, Ca
• Passionate, approachable, strong follow though.
• Positive, energetic, upbeat and fun while maintaining professionalism. We’re looking for a visionary.
• Strong work and personal ethic with a lead by example work philosophy.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team. This includes the desire to build teams and mentor your reports for their growth and job satisfaction.
• Ability to follow and understand popular culture and how it affects our markets.
• Strong strategic planning aptitude and ability to execute it.
Duties:
• Strategic line planning of licensed, non licensed and private label products.
• Develop and manage a Product Development calendar for sales.
• Take ownership and manage the product from conception all the way through the process to a completed salesman sample.
• Learn the screen print process including limitations and new techniques.
• Assist sales department in sales presentations to buyers and program planning.
• Merchandise and work with our design department to plan for and create, sample new products and work with the sourcing department.
• Manage an in house or satellite sourcing department and PD department.
• Some vendor management and negotiations.
• Institute and manage quality assurance programs.
• Make presentations to sales and design department of new line developments along with the merchandise department.
• Work very closely, and be an integral link between Sales, Art and Production.

Benefits:

• Medical coverage (after mandatory probation period)
• Dental Insurance
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Flex Choice 125 Plan (IRC Section 125 Plan for Employees)
• Profit Sharing and 401K Employer Match Program.


Email Résumé and Cover Letter to hr@5sun.com

Posted by Ashley Eslick

Restoration Hardware - Pre-Press/Retoucher (corte madera)

RESTORATION HARDWARE is a tri-channel retailer with more than 100 stores, catalog and website. We're building dominant and compelling assortments in hardware, bath, lighting, textiles and furniture.

Provides all production processes for all images, including scanning, retouching of RGB and CMYK images. Supports DAM with naming conventions, folder structure and metadata as required. Provides image retouch and optimizing for internet images. Maintains strategic partnership with Production Artists, Color Analysts, Creative Manager, and collaborates with photo art directors.

Responsibilities:

Convert Images to CMYK.

Provide esthetic retouching, correcting imperfections in fabrics, color balancing backgrounds and perform image extensions. Provide color match retouching for merchandise utilizing swatch and sample references. Use Photoshop shortcuts to arrive at desired result in minimum time.

Remove moirés, sharpen, compose images together, create layers and masks for color correcting, as required. Remove image artifacts as needed.

Be able to density and color balance. Be able to utilize new functionality with software upgrades.

Provides other duties as assigned when needed to support the goals of the department. Such as but not limited to special projects, changes in circumstances or technical developments.

Required Skills:

5+ years retouching experience for print required

Ability to optimize/color manage and sharpen images for Internet usage

Candidate must be fluent in RGB, and CMYK color correcting and retouching, along with a strong knowledge of print processes

Expertise in Adobe CS, Acrobat, Illustrator, and InDesign required

Posted by Ashley Eslick

San Francisco, CA (Mission District) - Sunhee Moon (Sales Associates)

Seeking Both Part Time and Full Time Sales Associates

Sunhee Moon is a local women's clothing designer searching for part time and full time sales associates for our two specialty boutiques in San Francisco. We are looking for serious candidates who could give a one year commitment. This position offers further potential growth and advancement within the organization based upon performance.

We offer a competitive hourly wage + bonus (wage offered depends on experience).

The ideal candidate should have the following:
* Minimum 2 year retail experience, but willing to train the right candidate.
* Good understanding of fashion and women's clothing.
* Outgoing personality and relationship building skills.
* Professional attitude and well-groomed appearance.
* Good work ethic, team player, punctual, self-motivated, dependable, honest.
* Flexible schedule (must be able to work some weekends)


Serious applicants please apply in person with your resume at the store:
3167 16th street in San Francisco (Between Guerrero and Valencia)
415.355.1800

1833 fillmore st ste 101. in San Francisco (Between Bush and Sutter)
415.928.1800

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• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

PostingID: 1130762241


Posted by Ely Estoesta

Sacramento, CA - Bridal Sales Consultant

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Date: 2009-04-15, 7:04PM PDT


Do you have a love for fashion? Do you have an appreciation of fine fabrics and beautiful merchandise? Do you enjoy being around people? If you can say "YES" to all these questions, we have just the position for you!

We are currently looking for team members to join us as a sales consultant in our upscale bridal salon. We are trying to fill both part-time and full-time positions. As with most retail jobs, please be prepared to work on the weekend if necessary.

Our ideal team member should be a friendly, outgoing individual who thrives when working in a customer service intensive environment. Since we pride ourselves on offering exceptional customer service to our customers, professionalism and trustworthiness is also very important.

We train all of our team members in responsibilities such as:
• Assisting brides in trying on wedding gowns
• Providing feedback and recommendations on various dresses selected by customers
• Selecting complimentary gowns to meet brides’ desired requirements
• Developing knowledge of bridal fashion styles, trends, designers, fit/alterations
• Maintaining the visual appearance and cleanliness of the store to company standards

Necessary Qualifications:
• Outgoing personality and excellent interpersonal skills
• Professional attitude and well-groomed appearance
• Good work ethic – team player, punctual, self-motivated, dependable
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to make customers feel comfortable
• Must be able to work weekends
• Prior fashion or retail experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Compensation: Hourly plus commission

Interested applicants should email their resumes and cover letter. Please copy and paste everything in the body of the email. No attachments please!

Qualified applicants will be contacted by phone or email to set up an interview.

• Location: Sacramento
• Compensation: To Be Determined
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• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

PostingID: 1124508082


Posted by Ely Estoesta

Sales Position for San Francisco Fashion studio

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Date: 2009-04-19, 1:06PM PDT

Scandinavian Fashion designer looking for a sales maven.
You can learn more about us at www.mettevangso.com.

We are a fun and fabulous start up designer studio. We have grown steadily for the past 2 years and we need a sales maven to help us get our luxurious spa products further out into the world this year.

If you love to sell, love products that make you feel fabulous and if you want to be involved with the latest trends then this could be a great opportunity for you.

So far we have received a good amount of PR. We have been featured in Glamour and People Magazine amongst many other national magazines and the opportunities are endless as long as we have the support needed to make it happen. And that is why we need you!

Qualities needed:
-Passionate about the Fashion and Lifestyle Industry, great attitude, "service with a smile" kind of person, someone who possesses sales/customer experience and have an unhealthy love of fashion products. Must have experience in commission sales.

Skills Needed:
-Be comfortable with hot leads and cold calls.
-Have a professional appearance and TACT.
-Be a people person and an excellent intuitive listener to what the clients needs are.

Starting Date: as soon as possible
Hours: Flexible

Commission + bonus possibilities

• Compensation: Commission
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• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

PostingID: 1130027109

Posted by Ely Estoesta

Considered Project Chemist (Portland, Oregon)

ID:	705419
Employer:	Nike, Inc.
Division:	N/A
Title:	Considered Project Chemist
Description:	As our Considered Project Chemist, you'll be responsible for supporting/managing a variety of Considered Chemistry projects and/or programs. Your focus will center on materials, components, raw materials and how they can be applied innovatively to footwear/apparel/equipment while forwarding Nike and affiliate sustainability goals and helping maintain product compliance with strict legal requirements. You'll also manage projects and tasks for Nike and affiliate programs involving Restricted Substance List, Green Chemistry and wastewater programs. You'll research substances, materials, applications, and chemical legislation as it applies to finished Nike and affiliate product. You'll have an emphasis on evaluating and minimizing materials and process impact on the environment, workers and consumers. Furthermore, you'll analyze the current business practices and textile processes. You'll be expected to identify opportunities for improvements, recommend changes and at times manage tasks and/or projects. In addition, you'll also provide recommendations to reduce corporate risk around substances and/or production practices and waste generation.

Location: Portland, Oregon

Position Type:	Full Time, Regular, Paid
Desired Major(s):	Textiles and Clothing, Textiles, Chemistry
Desired Class Level(s):	Senior, Alum, UC Davis, Alum, Other UC
Work Authorization:	U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident
Job Function:	Chemist
Desired Start Date:	June 1, 2009
Qualification:	• Bachelor's degree in Textile Chemistry or Environmental Chemistry • 1 year of experience in chemical or textile chemical industry • 2 years' additional experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree • Technical knowledge of analytical techniques, environmental chemistry, organic chemistry and textile applications • Proficiency in Excel • Domestic and international travel approximately 20% of the time • Extended working hours may be required on occasion • Environmental testing/program experience is strongly preferred • Chemistry QA/QC background is preferred • Data management experience is preferred • Proficiency in Access is preferred • Experience with polymers is preferred Posted by Mary Wu

Manager Knit R&D, Banana Republic (NY)

Description

• Identify through research newness and innovation in brand fabric
• Gather relevant information while considering a broad range of issues and factors.
• Ability to grasp complexities and distinguish relationships.
• Primarily considers own area of the business when making decisions but weighs the impact on various parts of the business.
• Ability to see big picture and prioritize concerns/issues
• Translate aesthetic into clear, executable direction for vendor technicians.
• Build and articulate seasonal boards in partnership with Director/Sr. Director to identify and interpret clear understanding of brand strategy.
• Responsibility for seasonal embellished programs (embroidery / beading / sequins): development through SVD offices, tracking chart, strategic placement, negotiating prices
• Utilize technical expertise to realistically translate design intent.
• Maintain a fabric resource library to support seasonal inspiration as well as archive of BR Brand production/development fabric.
• Support seasonal key fabrics through the pipeline development process.
• Drive product category to balance quality and cost of fabrics
• Ability to consider the impact of actions/decisions on customer while maintaining a clear understanding/focus of the customer needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent technical knowledge of all textile/fabric
• Ability to work closely and partner effectively with design, vendors, product and all other cross-functional global partners.
• Strong strategic/analytical skills
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate and build consensus across multiple functions.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Production.
• Some Management skills.
• Ability to regularly interface with and influence senior management
• Bachelor's degree in textiles or design or equivalent experience preferred
• Extensive global knit based mill knowledge required
• 5 to 8 years in textile industry working with fabrics.
• 1 to 2 years of management experience preferred
• Ability to travel throughout the U.S. and Internationally as needed.

Primary Location

US-NY-NEW YORK

Full-time

BANANA REPUBLIC - Production and Pre-Production

Posted by Ashley Eslick