Senior Designer
- Employer
- ERL
- Location
- Venice Beach, California
- Closing date
- 27 Jan 2024
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- Function
- Design - Garments & Accessories
- Level
- Manager
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
ERL CLOTHING BASED IN VENICE BEACH, CALIFORNIA IS LOOKING FOR A EXPERIENCED DESIGNER TO JOIN THE TEAM.
YOU WILL WORK ALONGSIDE ELI RUSELL LINNETZ, THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS. DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE AND ELEVATED COLLECTIONS FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- DESIGN DEVELOPMENT: ENGAGE IN THOROUGH RESEARCH AND BRAINSTORMING TO CONCEPTUALIZE UNIQUE DESIGNS. SKETCH AND ACTUALIZE THESE IDEAS, ENSURING THEY RESONATE WITH ERL'S SIGNATURE AESTHETIC.
GARMENT CONSTRUCTION: APPLY YOUR EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF GARMENT CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES TO CREATE PRECISE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUDING DETAILED PATTERNS, MEASUREMENTS, AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS.
MATERIAL SELECTION: CURATE HIGH-QUALITY FABRICS, TRIMS, AND MATERIALS THAT BOTH ENHANCE THE DESIGN AESTHETIC AND ADHERE TO OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE.
SAMPLE DEVELOPMENT: SUPERVISE THE CREATION OF PROTOTYPES, COLLABORATING WITH PATTERN MAKERS, SAMPLE MAKERS, AND MANUFACTURERS TO ENSURE FAITHFUL EXECUTION OF DESIGNS.
QUALITY CONTROL: PERFORM METICULOUS QUALITY ASSESSMENTS ON PROTOTYPES AND SAMPLES, UPHOLDING ERL'S RIGOROUS STANDARDS FOR FIT, CONSTRUCTION, AND DESIGN.
COLLABORATION: WORK CLOSELY WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL TEAMS, INCLUDING PRODUCTION, MERCHANDISERS, AND FABRIC SOURCING, TO ENSURE SEAMLESS EXECUTION OF DESIGNS AND TIMELY DELIVERY.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A DEEP APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF LUXURY FASHION, WITH A KEEN EYE FOR DETAIL AND FABRIC QUALITY.
AT LEAST 10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY, WITH LEADING LUXURY BRANDS.
A STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF THE BRAND AESTHETIC AND VISION. .
MUST BE DEEPLY PROFICIENT AT VISUAL RESEARCH
ABILITY TO THRIVE IN A FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT, MEETING DEADLINES EFFECTIVELY.
COMFORTABLE WORKING COLLABORATIVELY IN A SMALL TEAM SETTING.
EXPERTISE IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, RAW MATERIALS, MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES, AND PROCESSES.
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THE POSITION IS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY.
*PLEASE UPLOAD A PDF PORTFOLIO WITH CV PAGE*
THE POSITION IS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY.
Company
Eli Russell Linnetz is an American artist, designer, writer and director, born in Venice Beach, California.
In 2020, Linnetz launched his fashion brand ERL which offers colorful and unique takes on all-American staples. ERL has since expanded to include womenswear, suiting, accessories, fragrances and childrenswear. All ERL photography, casting, and campaigns are created in-house by Eli Russell Linnetz at his studio in Venice Beach. ERL products are currently available in over three hundred global retailers including all Comme des Garçons stores.
Eli Russell Linnetz has received multiple international awards for his designs, including GQ’s Breakthrough Designer of the Year in 2021, and LVMH’s Karl Lagerfeld Prize in 2022. In 2023, Eli was selected as the guest designer at Pitti Uomo, where he launched his suiting, eyewear and footwear.
- Telephone
- 310.948.6205
- Location
-
330 indiana ave
Venice
California
90291
United States
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