American Apparel Marker Maker (Los Angeles)

Position Details
	Title	Marker Maker - Los Angeles
	Location	USA / California, Southern
	Category	Production Planning
	Type	Full Time / Regular
	Criteria	Experienced
Description
	About American Apparel American Apparel is a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor and retailer, based in downtown Los Angeles, California. We currently employ approximately 10,000 people globally (about 5,000 in LA), and operate more than 260 retail stores in 19 countries. Within our business model, knitting, dyeing, cutting, sewing, photography, marketing, distribution, and design all happen in the company's facilities in Los Angeles. The company operates the largest garment factory in the United States, at a time when most apparel production has moved offshore. With our recently opened stores in China, we are now selling Made in USA clothing in the largest consumer market in the world. American Apparel leverages art, design and technology to advance the business process, while continuing to pioneer industry standards of social and environmental responsibility in the workplace. To support American Apparels worldwide expansion, we are currently looking to hire qualified, ambitious, and hard-working individuals interested in working in American Apparels fast-paced and exciting environment. Go to www.americanapparel.com and click on Job Opportunities to check out the unique positions currently available. Job Description The marker maker will be a part of the Production Planning department, which allocates fabric to cutting for wholesale and retail styles. The marker maker is responsible for ensuring efficient fabric consumption in order to avoid waste of materials. Requirements 1-2 years of experience creating markers Knowledge of TUKATECH software Ability to work in a fast paced environment Ability to prioritize according to the demands of production planning and product development Responsibilities Ensure that markers consume fabric efficiently before cutting takes place Execute understanding of fabric consumption and efficiency in order to avoid waste Communicate with production planning to determine the best way to use fabric for styles that need to be assigned Use creativity and ingenuity to mix multiple styles in the same marker based on needs Compensation American Apparel offers a competitive base salary commensurate to experience with standard company benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, employee discounts, subsidized lunches and massages.

Posted by Kris Iringan

Associate Designer, Women's Knits - Old Navy (SF)

Description

•Participates in the conceptual development of product lines.
•Assists in ensuring that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy.
•Responsible for specing a new design.
•Responsible for details on design of product to include preparing and updating sketches and specifications.
•Coordinates sample production process to ensure that samples are produced and delivered on a timely basis.
•Increased involvement in sample fits and line edits.
•Recommends revisions/color ways on stripes, plaids and prints.
•Assists in fabric and trim development.
•Can meet independently with vendors.

Qualifications

•2 to 4 years design experience.
•General computer knowledge; ability to learn how to design through new/advanced technology (e.g., on-line spec program).
•Solid understanding of design process.
•Solid flat sketching skills.
•Good design and color sense.
•Ability to think three-dimensionally and to visualize from swatch to body.
•Solid understanding of product construction (e.g., finishes, fabrics, hardware, stitches, safety requirements, etc.).
•Knowledge of fit model and standard measurements.
•Time management / communication skills.
•College degree in Fashion Design or related field.

Posted By Magie Fong