Fulcrum Direct/ Playclothes Catalog Work Values

Daily Duties at Fulcrum Direct/ Playclothes Catalog:

Design and illustration of garments (dresses – special occasion and everyday, coats, swim wear, sets, pants, diaper covers, onesies, shirts, and t-shrts) and color stories, with direction given to the artists for screens, embroideries and prints. Purchased artwork and fabrications. Shopped market (locally and nationally) for trends, silhouettes, fabrications and fabrics. Design of kids as well as mother/daughter and father/son garments. Worked with merchandisers and buyers to plan catalogs, supervised pattern makers and sample sewers. Directed assistants for first patterns and research. Attended fittings and gave feedback for approval of fit. Also gave input for color proofing, lab dips and color direction. Attended sales and line meetings; designing line based upon sales performance and season of catalog. In addition, purchased from and worked with fabric and trim vendors. Proofread copy for catalogDesign and trim sheets, entered into the computer, as well as any other relevant information for garments. Took classes to continually update computer skills.

What they like about Fulcrum Direct/ Playclothes Catalog:

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Tags

Fashion, Designer, CAD, Artist, graphics, missy, kids, girls, boys, infants, toddler, mens, travel, research, storyboards, manager, supervisor, Boston, Denver, Massachusetts, Colorado, Florida, Vancouver, U4ia, Photoshop, Illustrator, NedGraphics, Word, Outlook, Excel, Keynote, MAC, PC, details, resourceful, creative, team-player, independent, flexible, approachable, personable, professional, adaptable

Skills

Ability to transform artwork into repeat, Ability to create original artwork for prints and screens, Ability to design within pricepoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, U4ia and NedGraphics CAD programs, MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote and Outlook, Mac and PC literate, Professional Development and Coaching, Work well with and communicate effectively with buyers and vendors, Ability to manage pattern makers and sample sewers, Knowledge of pattern making, draping and manufacturing, Fittings and feedback during fit sessions

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