Junior Fashion Designer and Production Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW

ABOUT BASERANGE

Baserange is a clothing line of basics with an emphasis on clean lines and easy silhouettes. Founded in 2012 and based between Denmark and France, Baserange believes that a commitment to clean production will minimize environmental impact and benefit both the producer and the wearer.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We’re looking for a Junior Fashion Designer and Production Assistant to join our dynamic team in Copenhagen. This person will be a highly motivated self-starter with a background in fashion design and interest in fashion production. They must possess experience and knowledge within and pertaining to the Asia-Pacific market, being from or having resided in this region for a minimum of 5+ years. Strong organizational and communication skills are needed to perform and carry out daily tasks. For a detailed list of roles and responsibilities and necessary requirements, please continue reading below:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production:

• Assist in overseeing the prototype and sampling process
• Manage all samples to ensure their movement through the product development process in coordination with the development calendar
• Creating files for streamlined production processes with factories
• Fitting and commenting on collection samples to identify and resolve production issues
• Daily communication with factories
• Securing measurement charts and product specs for new products in alignment with the factories
• Frequent travel to Turkey, Portugal, and France for essential production checks and meetings
• Overseeing shipping and logistics of incoming and outgoing trims, lab dips, prototypes, and samples
• Conducting collection presentations with Baserange’s Asia/Pacific stakeholders

Design:

• Collection research and development knowledge specific to brand’s Asia-Pacific market
• Researching new processes, techniques and technologies
• Development of collection drawings
• Creating maps for seasonal collections
• Using specialist CAD software to create detailed technical illustrations & spec sheets
• Sourcing of trims
• Assist in the preparation of seasonal colour cards
• Conduct quarterly meetings with Baserange’s Asia-Pacific stakeholders to gain feedback on collections

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Fashion Design
• 1 years experience working within the fashion industry, preferably with sales and buying knowledge
• Strong command of both spoken and written English, highest fluency or mother tongue
• Proficient in CAD systems; Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to travel minimum 2+ times per season
• Related background and/or experience within the Asia-Pacific market, being from or having resided in this region for a minimum of 5+ years
• Thorough knowledge of textile materials and their potential application, including sustainable materials
• Trained in patternmaking and garment construction