Designer

Job Summary:

Responsible for designing all aspects of the line tees and wovens and ensuring perfect fit into production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop the Michael Stars Women’s tee and Tee Dress product line according to market trends and the Michael Stars vision
• Research trends and bring in new ideas through: competitive shopping; textile shows; reviewing trend services, tear sheets, magazines, trade journals and websites
• Assist in the development of seasonal color palette from lab dip to pre-production; create layouts analyzing trends of both style and color for each season and group for both store, department store, boutique, and showroom use
• Communicate with assistant and tech designer to perfect sketches, specs, and tech packs
• Attend all fittings. Correct garments to meet Michael Star’s aesthetic and customer profile.
• Approve all drapes and fits
• Review reports from shows, majors, re-orders and merchandising
• Partner with tech design and merchandising to develop cost saving, mass-marketable and quality control friendly alternatives and ensure all details are discussed and understood
• Ensure all events/deadlines on design calendar are met
• Illustrator and free-hand flat sketching
• Assist in coordination of styles and color picks for each ad campaign; attend photo shoots to assist stylist and ensure styling details are featured true to life; preparing samples for photo shoot
• Research trims and fabrics
• Make product presentations to internal team members
• Coordinate samples for special appointments
• Assist in developing trend. Create mood boards
• Create artwork for prints and graphics
• Re-color artwork
• Comment on and approve lab dips
• Attend and participate in all sales meetings, calendar meetings etc…
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• AS or BA Degree from Art and Design College
• Creative visionary with a minimum of 5 years design experience within the contemporary market
• Proficient at Microsoft office and Illustrator
• Ability to handle multi-faceted projects with strong follow through
• Able to work independently, as well as collaborate as a team player
• Must have own transportation to conduct job related errands and pick ups

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E-Commerce Web Intern

Job Summary:

To assist with executing and implementing operational components of the Michael Stars e-commerce platform and website.
This position reports to the E-Commerce Web Manager who will serve as mentor throughout the duration of the internship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Update Michael Stars website
• Code and release email blasts
• Manipulate digital files
• Conduct routine quality control
• Assist creative services with online marketing materials (email creative, banners, etc.)
• Partner with key departments including PR, Marketing, Retail and Wholesale for online related projects

Qualifications:

• Design courses preferred
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Intermediate knowledge in HTML and FTP client software
• Knowledge of social media and blogging platforms
• Proficiency in creating and editing documents in Microsoft Word and Excel

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Visual Merchandising Intern (School Credit Only)

Job Summary:

Support the Visual Merchandiser in all aspects of all visual merchandising elements within the field, including development and implementation of window displays, marketing elements, floor sets, and overall aesthetics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting with window display installations and floor sets
• Assisting with the sourcing of propping, store fixtures and store hardware
• Requesting, coordinating and organizing weekly and monthly photographs of stores
• Coordinating the shipment of propping, images and supplies to all stores
• Organizing the storage and disposal of past propping
• Assist with providing continuous communications to stores regarding visual standards, propping, floor sets, etc.
• Assist in planning, compiling information and photos and assisting in data entry for monthly Visual Merchandising Guide that determines detailed placement of product for the retail locations
• Assists with new store openings (ordering supplies/ fixtures, assisting in window displays and floor sets)
• Communicate with PR and Creative Services on requests for in store signage
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing degree in Visual Communications
• Knowledge of retail
• Proficiency in creating and editing documents in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, ability to deal with strong personalities while maintaining high degree of professionalism
• Proficient in Outlook and Internet Savvy
• Part-time, flexible schedule

Physical Demands:

• Communicate with staff.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear.
• Frequently required to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms.
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distant vision and ability to adjust and focus.
• Must own your own vehicle and have a valid driver's license with proof of insurance

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Design and Merchandising Interns

Michael Stars is looking for unpaid interns for their Design and Merchandising departments

Job Summary:

The Design/Merchandising Intern will provide support to the Design/Merchandising Department. There will be a variety of different responsibilities most of which will require an extremely high level of attention to detail.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize and pull samples from archive/production
• Create concept boards and inspiration books
• Maintain trim/fabric library and create new trim/fabric cards
• Preparation for Design/Merchandising meetings
• Choosing pantone colors for collateral
• Maintain racks in the design conference room
• Organize sample room and design conference room
• Pull blanks / damages from production dept for novelty use
• Scan images and make photocopies for lookbooks and linesheets
• Assist with sample sales, as needed
• Fill out fabric testing forms
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Design or Merchandising
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Must be able to work well under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Positive, cheerful, team-oriented attitude
• Proficiency in creating and editing documents in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficient in Outlook and Internet Savvy
• Part-time, flexible schedule

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PR Internship

Michael Stars is looking for a school credit intern to join their PR Department. Students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by assisting with event planning, processing editorial sample requests, monitoring press coverage, and more.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing degree in Public Relations/Business Administration
• Must have a passion for learning about Public Relations within the Fashion Industry
• Should have a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must receive school credit.
• Strong follow through
• Ability to multitask

Please reference job # PRI.
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Buying Internship

Michael Stars is looking for a school credit intern to join their Buying Department. Students will receive hands-on experience by directly supporting the Buying Team. Responsibilities will include: assisting with monthly recaps, building trend boards, and organizing reports and product knowledge binders.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing degree in Fashion Merchandising/related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Should have a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must receive school credit.
• Strong follow through
• Ability to multitask

Please reference job # BYI.
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We offer an extensive benefits package which includes the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending, Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days, generous merchandise discounts. We also offer a friendly and casual work environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/ F/ D/ V