Monday, October 5, 2009

CAREER: bebe- Store Communications Specialist (Brisbane, CA)

Requisition Number 09-0307
Post Date 9/18/2009
Title Store Communications Specialist
City Brisbane
State CA
Description

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for communicating to the Field organization by acting as a liaison between the cross functional business partners.

Communicates to the Field organization through weekly Mailpack, company Intranet and email to drive operational excellence.

Writes documentation to clearly communicate Company direction, Policies and Procedures and time sensitive information to field.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Initiate, develop and execute communications strategies that supports all divisions and the field

· Foster brand identity in all communications

· Support internal communications processes to ensure efficiency in messaging

· Provide guidance to business partners on standard communications

· Write and publish weekly field communications

· Support day-to-day issues and urgent communications with all divisions and field

· Actively recap and hindsight to drive continuous improvement

· Responsible to deliver clear and concise communications appropriate to the field

· Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

· Additional responsibilities, duties, and projects as assigned

Requirements

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

(Skills, education, and abilities required to performing the position)

· Bachelor’s degree

· 3-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area, with 3 years Retail Store management experience

· Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher and Adobe. PowerPoint and PhotoShop a plus

· Requires flexibility in schedule to accommodate the demands of the workload

· Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks simultaneously

· Ability to cope with pressure and multiple deadlines

· Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with fellow co-workers




posted by Michelle Fong

CAREER: PacSun- Associate Designer - Juniors Bottoms (Anaheim, CA)

Functional Area: Merchandising, PacSun
External Job Title: Associate Designer - Juniors Bottoms
Area of Interest: Design
Full-time or Part-Time/Internship: Full time 40 hours/wk
Department: Pacsun Girls Design
Travel Requirements: None
Shift: Monday-Friday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
City: Anaheim
State: California
Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE:


















JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reports to: Senior Designer/Senior Design Manager

Assigned a specific product classification within a Department to design while maintaining the responsibilities of Design Assistant. Begin to create and execute original design concepts to formulate seasonal concepts that are market right. Design products from concept through completion with a focus on function, quality and creativity. Train under Design Manager to develop skills necessary to successfully complete the design process. Continue to aide Manager in prior assistant role while simultaneously learning new designer role. Person must be able to manage competing demands and meet deadline for both positions. Uphold the highest standards of excellence in communication to establish and maintain strong relationships with both team members and all Pacific Sunwear business partners. Position reports to the Senior Design Manager if there is one in the area or a Designer.


Need to be strong team player with a willingness to try new approaches and openly embrace emerging technology.

Begins to contribute to seasonal trends, themes, colors and styling. Helps develop fabrics that are new, current and aesthetically appropriate for the brand, while adhering to production and costing requirements. Familiarizes themselves with the trim market in search of new developments and interesting details that help distinguish the product from the competition. Work with Design Manager to help direct Artists and Graphic Designers to create initial pattern concepts in prints, yarn dyes, and graphics. Responsible for following through handloom, strike off, lab dip approval, etc. Work with colorist to insure that color standards are established and approvals are coordinated among different fabrics, trims and product categories.

Assists Designer in executing design concepts within the time frame established by seasonal calendar. Associate is able to use the computer drawing tools proficiently for both Adobe Illustrator and Micrografx. Can design, recreate, manipulate and recolor prints using Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Streamline. Associate is able to design and maneuver comfortably using the computer with little or no assistance in doing so. All trims and design aesthetics must be logically worked out and appropriately explained in order to insure design integrity. Must help execute the concepts of the designer with critical attention to detail and a sense of urgency to meet all department deadlines.

Must produce a complete spec package for every garment designed, in a timely manner and in the designated format established by the technical design department. Associate is responsible to generate spec packages for his/her area as well as help establish those for the Design Manager. The tech packs must be thorough and completed by the due date each season. The Associate attends fittings to learn to comment and convey the intended fit of each garment. Spec packs are generated and maintained in PDM by the Assistant and/or Associate in each area.

Constantly evaluate the competition and a have an unwavering commitment to maintaining and improving brand positioning. Must diligently shop the stores, read trade magazines and keep abreast of issues, movies and events that affect creative trends. Must partner with the Design Manager and the merchant to understand and interpret current business trends in both our stores as well as the competition.

In addition to the performance of the job responsibilities, mentioned above, this
position might be required to perform supportive functions, with the percentage of time
performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based on the particular
requirements of the operation.

Requirements:

















Education/Experience:
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities:
o Adobe illustrator, Micrografx and Photoshop skills.
o PDM training preferred.
o Timely sense of trends and market direction encompassing color, fabric and silhouette.
o Working knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, textiles and current finishing techniques and processes.
o 3-5years design experience, which includes fabric sourcing, technical design, trim development and color training and practical experience.
o Computer PC, MAC and CAD experience.
o Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Four year Bachelor Degree preferred in either the Arts or Sciences.


posted by Michelle Fong

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Jewelry Designer Internship (Woodland Hills, CA)

Intern for trendy jewelry designer (Woodland Hills)

Date: 2009-10-01, 9:12PM PDT
Reply to: job-w3pmz-1402373121@craigslist.org 

Erica Anenberg Jewelry designs is now hiring interns for Winter 2009. Our studio is located in Woodland Hills just South of Ventura at De Sota. Erica Anenberg is a fashion jewelry designer with both international and domestic stores such as, Nordstrom, Kitson Los Angeles, Dillards, Henri Bendel, LF Stores, Cartoon Fashions in Dubai, Pink Moon in Kuwait and Tsunami in Tokyo. She has been featured in magazines such as InStyle, People and Angelino magazines demonstrating her concepts to be in keeping with the latest trends. Business publications such as Entrepreneur Magazine, Opportunity World and the Los Angeles Times have featured Ms. Anenberg in articles such Rising Star -"19 Hottest Companies." 

Please be dependable, motivated, organized, creative and willing to learn. 

Location: Woodland Hills
This is an internship job
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Posted by Kate Anderson

Fashion Showroom Intern ( Los Angeles, CA )

FASHION SHOWROOM INTERN (Downtown Los Angeles)

Date: 2009-10-01, 4:53PM PDT
Reply to: job-uycaw-1402085421@craigslist.org 

We're looking for an outgoing, eager young adult who wants experience in the Los Angeles fashion world. This is an intern position in a contemporary multi-line wholesale showroom. It is essential that you possess people skills and have the ability to adapt to different tasks and situations. The position will entail office work such as filing, cold calling as well as the unpacking/hanging/steaming of new collections. Depending on individual aptitude, hands on sales experience and networking opportunities are possible. For students we are able to offer credit, if accepted by your school. 

FASHION STUDENTS PLEASE APPLY!! Send your resume to the attached email. 

Location: Downtown Los Angeles
Compensation: THIS IS AN UNPAID POSITION- CAN USE FOR SCHOOL/COLLEGE CREDIT
This is an internship job
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests
Posted by Kate Anderson

Fashion Marketing and Sales Internship ( Westwood,CA )

Fashion Marketing & Sales (Westwood)

Date: 2009-10-02, 12:48PM PDT
Reply to: job-bc2qr-1403306503@craigslist.org 

Description: 
Rare Sand is a unique jewelry online company in Malibu, CA. We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced individual with fashion marketing and sales experience. The successful candidate will drive sales volume within the company, identify, develop and strengthen customer relationships by providing the highest level of customer service support using collaborative selling strategies. 

As our Marketing & Sales Rep, your duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 
- Build customer relationship with future customers 
- Involve in prospecting and networking activities to increase new business development. 
- Creating relationships with local media and researching possible media for proper company awareness 
- Must be able to analyze current market data, future distribution opportunities, and current product offerings to identify gaps and strategic opportunities and make recommendations to increase market share and drive profitable growth. 
- Responsible for gathering knowledge of competitors, products, pricing and processes. 

Qualifications & Skills Required: 
-Great interpersonal & communication (spoken and written) skills, strong analytical and presentation skills, and attention to detail 
-Proven track record of success in meeting and exceeding sales objectives 
-Proficient in Microsoft Office Products 
-Have worked with a wide range of buyers 
-Have built strong relationships with buyers 
-Have to know how to approach buyers whom we have yet to work with 

Please contact Mona Sabet directly at 714-458-0263 or email her at mona@raresand.com 

Location: Westwood
Compensation:
This is a part-time job.
This is an internship job
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
-------------------------------Posted by Kate Anderson

Eco-Fashion Line Intern (Venice, CA)

Fashion Intern (Venice, CA)

Date: 2009-10-01, 12:13PM PDT

We are a womans contemporary Eco- Fashion line looking for fashion interns. We are looking for a dependable, positive, fashionable design interns that are committed and serious about learning... and also want to have fun! 

The ideal candidate for this position is a self-starter who can multi task and learn quickly. Responsibilities range from organizing and running errands to designing and creating. Tasks include, cutting and correcting patterns, working on tech flats, creating speck sheets, assisting with fitting and photoshoots, creating invoices, shipping orders, helping in all areas of production and design. 

We are a small company which allows our interns to gain a lot of experience in all areas of the business. Great experience in owning your own fashion line! 

2-3 full days a week is preferred. 
Reliable transportation 
Students studying or recent graduates in fashion are preferred. 
6 month time commitment 
Will work with school for credits 
We pay the national regular rate for gas on miles driven while at work 
www.kellybcouture.com or contact KELLYB12DESIGNS@yahoo.com


Location: Venice, CA
Compensation: This is a non paying internship, but will work with shcools on credit
This is a part-time job.
This is an internship job
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Posted by Kate Anderson

Writing and Editing Internship, Santa Barbara

Writing & Editor Interns
Date: 2009-09-12, 11:49AM
New Teen Publication called Teens Vibe is looking for  Editors and Writing Interns for a  start up publication for Teens. Stories will focus on art, fashion, education, fitness, music and more. Editors must be high-energy, to help shape content, assign stories, manage editing/writing staff and freelancers, edit articles, and guide editorial. Hours are flexible and will work around your school schedules. We also need Intern writers to cover local events and write articles for publication. We will be happy to sign for you for any educational credits that are available. This is a great opportunity for students looking to enter the world of media. No experience required. Also looking for photography interns. wed designer inter and public relation/advertiser interns. Published by Solis Media Group of Santa Barbara. 
Please Eamil to email above. 


Location: Santa Barbara
Compensation: Internship
This is a part-time job.
This is an internship job
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Posted by Kate Anderson