Design Team Assistant - Zumiez : Job Details

Position: Design Team Assistant FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Schedule: Full Time Pay Range: $21.05-$24.30 Zumiez Product & Brand Services The Zumiez Product & Brand Services team is responsible for 42+ unique brands spanning various categories, including men's and women's apparel, accessories, and snow/skate hard goods. Zumiez PBS Design Team is looking for a self-starter that plays a crucial role in assisting the Apparel Design Team throughout the design and development process. Our ideal candidate is an energetic team player that's able to follow direction, meet project timelines, remain flexible, consistent, and detail-oriented while thriving in a fast-paced environment. POSITION PURPOSE The Product & Brand Services Full-Time Design Team Assistant supports the Apparel Design & Merchandising Teams with design, development, and sample comments for a defined number of Zumiez private labels and licensed brands. Also responsible for assisting the Design team with various administrative duties. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with sample tracking, comments, and specifications
• Maintains seasonal color pallets and color cards
• Assist with building and maintaining seasonal product line plans
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic creative files
• Participates with completion and maintenance of Tech Packs and Bills of Materials
• Maintain creative catalog and visual sales reporting tools
• Build and support visual data tools. Inclusive to weekly visual data highlights and opportunities.
• Assist with meeting preparation and taking notes
• Adheres to project deadlines and expectations assigned by Manager
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and Product & Brand Services counterparts
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• AA / BA or equivalent course work in Apparel Design/Development preferred
• Contribute to the Zumiez culture of empowerment, competition, teaching, learning, recognition, fairness, honesty, and fun
• Able to give, receive, and apply constructive criticism
• Organized with the ability to multitask
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Experience working with an Apple workstation
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Remain detail-oriented while working in a fast-paced environment
• A balanced mix of creative and technical know-how

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT Ability to sit/stand in a stationary position in an office environment for extended periods and work on a Mac or PC without limitations. Must be able to distinguish colors and inspect material on the product. This job description is not all-inclusive and is only intended to describe the general nature of the work. All job responsibilities are considered to be essential job functions. Job responsibilities and job requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The Company reserves the right to modify the job description, as it deems necessary for proper business operations. This Full-Time role is Benefit eligible and offers: o Health, Vision, and Dental insurance, following an initial wait period o Basic life insurance and supplemental voluntary life insurance o Disability insurance o Paid Parental Leave o Paid Sick Leave, following an initial wait period o Paid Vacation, following an initial wait period o Employee Assistance Program o Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) o Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) o Zumiez merchandise discount o 401(k) plan after meeting eligibility requirements o Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) after meeting eligibility requirements o Compensation for Role in Addition to Base Salary • Bonus eligibility Position: Design Team Assistant FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Schedule: Full Time Pay Range: $21.05-$24.30 Zumiez Product & Brand Services The Zumiez Product & Brand Services team is responsible for 42+ unique brands spanning various categories, including men's and women's apparel, accessories, and snow/skate hard goods. Zumiez PBS Design Team is looking for a self-starter that plays a crucial role in assisting the Apparel Design Team throughout the design and development process. Our ideal candidate is an energetic team player that's able to follow direction, meet project timelines, remain flexible, consistent, and detail-oriented while thriving in a fast-paced environment. POSITION PURPOSE The Product & Brand Services Full-Time Design Team Assistant supports the Apparel Design & Merchandising Teams with design, development, and sample comments for a defined number of Zumiez private labels and licensed brands. Also responsible for assisting the Design team with various administrative duties. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with sample tracking, comments, and specifications
• Maintains seasonal color pallets and color cards
• Assist with building and maintaining seasonal product line plans
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic creative files
• Participates with completion and maintenance of Tech Packs and Bills of Materials
• Maintain creative catalog and visual sales reporting tools
• Build and support visual data tools. Inclusive to weekly visual data highlights and opportunities.
• Assist with meeting preparation and taking notes
• Adheres to project deadlines and expectations assigned by Manager
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and Product & Brand Services counterparts
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• AA / BA or equivalent course work in Apparel Design/Development preferred
• Contribute to the Zumiez culture of empowerment, competition, teaching, learning, recognition, fairness, honesty, and fun
• Able to give, receive, and apply constructive criticism
• Organized with the ability to multitask
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Experience working with an Apple workstation
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Remain detail-oriented while working in a fast-paced environment
• A balanced mix of creative and technical know-how

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT Ability to sit/stand in a stationary position in an office environment for extended periods and work on a Mac or PC without limitations. Must be able to distinguish colors and inspect material on the product. This job description is not all-inclusive and is only intended to describe the general nature of the work. All job responsibilities are considered to be essential job functions. Job responsibilities and job requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The Company reserves the right to modify the job description, as it deems necessary for proper business operations. This Full-Time role is Benefit eligible and offers: o Health, Vision, and Dental insurance, following an initial wait period o Basic life insurance and supplemental voluntary life insurance o Disability insurance o Paid Parental Leave o Paid Sick Leave, following an initial wait period o Paid Vacation, following an initial wait period o Employee Assistance Program o Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) o Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) o Zumiez merchandise discount o 401(k) plan after meeting eligibility requirements o Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) after meeting eligibility requirements o Compensation for Role in Addition to Base Salary • Bonus eligibility