Sample maker/seamstress, part-time, Melissa Serpico, Inc.

Seeking a talented and highly skilled individual that will work closely with designer and patternmaker to make samples for a women's ready-to-wear line. The position is part-time, 2-3 days/week, located in Pilsen. The schedule is flexible with room for growth.

 

Qualifications Include:

-Knowledge of fine finishing techniques for garments

-3-5 years experience in production sewing or sample making for garments in the bridge market or better

-Must have an eye for detail and design

-Problem solving skills

-English speaking

-Patternmaking knowledge a plus

-Passion for creating interesting garments

 

If you are a skilled sewer looking to work in an exciting, creative design studio and meet the qualifications above, please submit your resume to samplemaker@mac.com or call (312) 265-6236.

 

 

1154 Lill Studio, Lead Sewing Associate/Samplemaker:

We are seeking a creative, talented individual to work in our sewing and samplemaking department.   Responsibilities include: working closely with our design and quality departments to develop new products and improve the quality of existing products, training sewing associates and communicating with sewing contractors, and production sewing work as required.  If you have are a highly skilled sewer with great teaching and communication skills and a desire to work at a fast-paced and rapidly growing company, please submit your resume to: sewing@1154lill.com or send a fax to: 773.292.6318.  No phone calls please.

 

Skills and Qualities Necessary:

 

-3-5 years experience in production sewing or samplemaking

-Must have a proficient knowledge of written and verbal English

-Knowledge of basic word processing and email programs

-Ability to organize and prioritize multiply projects

-Have an eye for design and detail

-Proactive problem-solving skills

-Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

-Experience training or teaching a plus

-Patternmaking knowledge a plus

-Experience working with handbags and leather a plus

 

District Manager

Company:	Brooks Brothers
Contact:	Recruiter
Email:	lcarpen@brooksbrothers.com
Reference Code:	DM-MW

Brooks Brothers is the legendary specialty retailer known for classic American style and excellence in both customer service and quality men’s and women’s apparel. We are seeking a multi-unit Manager with the proven success in increasing profitability for a high volume ($>30mm) group of apparel stores. Position can be based out of the Detroit, Chicago, or Columbus areas.

In this position, you will:

· Plan, drive, and control District sales, shrink and payroll.

· Network, recruit, select, and hire a diverse Management staff.

· Develop and implement succession plans for key management positions

· Foster a positive work environment.

· Establish, manage and review District’s productivity goals.

· Research, create and foster entrepreneurial relationships within communities.

 

Requirements include:

· Uncompromising customer service and integrity

· 5+ years multi-unit apparel retail management experience, on a district or regional level.

We offer a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity, a comprehensive benefits package including a matched 401(k) plan and pension, generous merchandise discount and relocation assistance.

 

 

 

 

PUMA North America

Position Summary: Successfully assist in managing a PUMA North America retail store: its personnel, operational functions and business process, and execute business strategies that support PUMA’s core values and objectives.

Essential Functions: The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

· Understand business needs to strategically schedule self and staff in order to accomplish

 

Retail business objectives in sales, store environment, business operations and staff development.

· Monitor compliance to and model consistent behavior of all PUMA North America Retail policies and procedures to insure a consistent business environment prevails for customers and employees.
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Assist management in local Employer of Choice effort by networking, recruiting, and interviewing, in accordance with PUMA North America Retail hiring guidelines, quality individuals in order to accomplish Retail store sales, operations, and service initiatives.

· Develop, assist, train, and motivate quality employees in order to achieve store sales and performance objectives.

· Perform statistical analysis of store in order to identify opportunities for improvement in sales, payroll, and controllable expenses.

· Communicate with all store personnel in order to provide a clear understanding of retail business objectives and company direction.

· Perform and communicate competitive market/mall analysis in order to provide PUMA North America Retail the opportunity to strengthen its position within the marketplace.

Qualifications: Minimum two years management experience in a focused, customer service oriented retail environment (preferably apparel/footwear). Success in this position is dependant upon individual’s proven abilities for leadership, communication, organization, training, decision-making and analytical skills.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elie Tahari

Elie Tahari an exclusive women’s apparel company is presently seeking highly energetic, motivated candidates for a manager position for our retail store in Aurora, IL.

Responsibilities include:
Promoting sales by matching customer styles and preferences to merchandise.
Helping customers by providing information; answering questions; obtaining merchandise requested; completing payment transactions; preparing merchandise for delivery.
Maintaining inventory by checking merchandise to determine inventory levels; anticipating customer demand.
Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Qualifications include:
2-5 years management experience is required.
All applicants must have open and/or flexible schedule.

 

Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Sears, Roebuck and Co. is a leading broadline retailer providing merchandise and related services. With revenues in 2003 of $41.1 billion, the company offers its wide range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services through more than 2,300 Sears-branded and affiliated stores in the U.S. and Canada, which includes approximately 870 full-line and 1,100 specialty stores in the U.S. Sears also offers a variety of merchandise and services through sears.com, landsend.com, and specialty catalogs. Sears is the only retailer where consumers can find each of the Kenmore, Craftsman, DieHard and Lands' End brands together -- among the most trusted and preferred brands in the U.S. The company is the largest provider of product repair services with more than 14 million service calls made annually.

At Sears, we are proud of our diverse, high-performance team; and we strive for continuous improvement through keen focus on growth, effectiveness and a sense of urgency. Individuals who are driven to earn our customers' trust and business every day, who act with integrity, who treat everyone fairly and value diversity, and who are accountable for their actions are welcome to apply to become a member of our winning team.

The Merchandise Analyst's primary responsibility is replenishment of basic, seasonal and fashion inventories. Secondary responsibility is to drive increased revenues and return on inventory investment within the retail stores by ensuring the highest levels of in-stock condition while improving inventory productivity using the following indicators: in-stock condition as measured by IVRI customer surveys and sales, margin inventories to plan. Supports the buying team with replenishment of active merchandise and the liquidation of distressed merchandise and strives to set a high standard for inventory data integrity. Accountable for in-stock rate, and inventory levels for lines of inventory managed.

-Supports the buying team by maintaining Open-to-Buy plans
-Monitors and analyzes performance (e.g. out-of-stocks, sales trends, data integrity issues)
-Uses exception reporting to identify conditions that warrant action (e.g. slow sellers, fast sellers, illogical on-hand counts, etc.)to review with planner
-Follows up, tracks and traces purchase orders
-Monitors Delinquent On Order Report and purge to maintain on order data integrity
-Maximizes the use of all system tools available to achieve desired in-stock and inventory goals i.e., Access, RIM, Sopt/transit times
-Works with the Logistics Department to develop and implement the most efficient flow of merchandise to achieve desired inventory results
-Where appropriate, work with vendor and buyer to provide forward forecasts on merchandise
-Analyzes business results using the required reports, and develops and executes action plans for improvement
-Exhibits a sense of ownership and empowerment, and must be an agent of change
-Always represents The Great Indoors by maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor
-Miscellaneous duties as requested by management
Prior Experience and Education Desired
-Knowledge of supply chain dynamics; experience as a The Great Indoors' Sales Manager, Buyers Assistant, New Store Trainer or Merchandiser
Sears is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago

Instructors/Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing Department

The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago is an institution of higher education dedicated to providing programs, services and learning environment to enable creative and talented students to realize their professional and personal potential for achievement in the visual and practical art.

We are currently seeking part time Instructors for our Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing department. Curriculum focus requires candidates to have experience / education in the following areas:
Fashion Design:
Patternmaking, Draping, Costume Design, Gerber, U4ia, Photoshop, Illustrator, Textiles, Clothing Construction, Fashion Illustration, Show Design, Jewelry Design, Millinery.

Fashion Marketing:
Retail Buying, Visual Merchandising, Retail Math, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, HR Management, Global Marketing.

Candidates must have a master’s degree; 4 years industry experience, and college level teaching experience.

Candidates should be prepared to present copies of transcripts, portfolio of professional work (if applicable) and samples of student work if invited for an interview. Please do not send any of these materials with initial resume.

 

 

 

 

 

Mark Shale

Mark Shale is a nationally known men’s and women’s retailer of fashion clothing. We have a position available for a Management Intern in our Women’s Division at our Northbrook Court store.

The Management Intern is trained in all aspects of running a multi-million dollar division of our business. Skills we teach include: management of commissioned sales associates, scheduling to meet customer needs, the hallmarks of great presentation, and above all, leading a group of sales professionals to provide extraordinary customer service.

We are a selling organization! Sales will be a significant part of this candidate's responsibilities.

Please check our website at www.markshale.com, or talk to your friends who are our customers. We’re confident that you will be interested in our company, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Part I: Leadership Responsibility

Responsible for oversight of the Sportswear seasonal apparel line, working directly with select suppliers in assigned distribution and overseeing team in managing the process in accordance with Product Management.

determine the needs of the marketplace, create and implement project plans.

PART III: Key Results Areas

 

Team Participation/Product Management

·           Ability to work collaboratively with Category Teams and outside resources.

·           Must be able to communicate effectively and persuasively with Senior Management across product and design disciplines as well as with dealers, production and marketing. Must also build strong relationships with suppliers

 

Financial Planning

·           Plan, track and report the components of the product management process (sales, gross profit, inventory, SKU analysis, backorders, fill-rate and royalty forecasting).

·           Proven excellence in negotiation skills.

·           Fundamental understanding of the statistical components of the business (IMU%, GM%, OTB, etc.)

·           Ability to collect data from a wide variety of sources to track sales histories and gather information to respond to customer demand and develop action plans that drive category specific growth and increase profitability.

 

Product Planning/Development

·           Ensure that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy; interprets international and domestic concepts and fashion trends as it relates to market demands, company image and business strategy and consistent with Brand Identity.

·           Manage assigned projects by working with cross-functional resources, meeting published deadlines in keeping with brand guidelines and PDM process.

·           Responsible for identifying and executing opportunities for process improvement.

 

Revenue and Gross Profit Growth

·           Responsible for setting the strategic direction of the business, identifying growth areas and new business opportunities.

·           Partner with Design in the editing and prioritization of the line. Ensure that product is consistent with market trends and business strategy and brand identity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chico's

Chico's continues to be one of the fastest growing retailers with over 548+ stores in 45 states. We offer a complete line of women's apparel, unique accessories and jewelry. We are currently interviewing for store management opportunities available for our newest intimate apparel concept- "soma-By Chico's" which will be opening in Chicago, Illinois in Water Tower Place. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of an exciting, fast paced, winning team. Chico's offers an excellent environment, competitive salary as well as a fabulous benefits package.

Primary Responsibilities

Driving sales through amazing personal service

Merchandise presentation that impacts store sales
Respect and recognition for your store team
Outstanding operational skills

Job Qualifications
Previous specialty retail apparel management experience
Solid examples of being a sales "leader"
Outstanding operational skills

 

 

 

Roper Apparel and Footwear

Roper Apparel and Footwear, a leader in the western industry since 1948, is expanding and looking for creative apparel designers to join our innovative, talented design team. We are looking for seasoned designers with 5 plus years of experience as well as a junior level designer with 1-2 years experience. The open positions are located in our corporate office in Denver, Colorado.

The position is responsible for designing and developing products by interpreting art pattern concepts into styled garments. Knowledge of fit, construction, fabric and a good eye for color and detail are required.

 

SUCCCESFUL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 

      A degree in Fashion Design.

      Computer Illustrator CAD Skills.

      Ability to interpret style trends and translate them to our customer.

      Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

      Motivation and Discipline to meet time deadlines.

      Able to work in a team environment.

      Strong written and verbal communication skills.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND/OR KNOWLEDGE THAT WOULD BE HELPFUL, BUT NOT REQUIRED:

     

      Equine Events

      Horsemanship

      Rodeo

      Ranching

      Western Retail

 

Our company offers:

 

      Excellent benefits

      Long term stability

      Casual atmosphere

      Creative, fun & friendly environment