Yanny or Laurel??
May 2018 Hot Jobs

We spent WAY too much time on this debate the past couple of days in our office... And are pretty sure you did too ;-). To get your head back in the game, check out this month's Hot Jobs!
PS -  Which team are you on?
XO, Marissa*

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR WORK THIS SUMMER?
Our LONG ISLAND client, a swimwear and activewear brand, is looking for  Sample Hands  who can operate multiple sewing machines to create swimwear samples. This position will be temp to perm. The ideal candidate will have experience with swimwear, lingerie or activewear. We expect the hourly rate to be  $15/hr.

Our NYC client, a luxury retail brand, is seeking a Freelance Sales Associate to work Memorial Day Weekend (May 26, 27 & 28) at Woodbury Commons in New York! The ideal candidate will have contemporary or luxury experience, and a strong understanding of the fast-paced environment of retail. We expect the salary to be $17-19/hr.

Our NYC client, a luxury retail brand, is seeking a Freelance Sales Associate to join their team starting as soon as the end of next week! We expect this position to be full time (40 hours a week). The ideal candidate will have contemporary or luxury experience. The perfect fit will be adaptable, bubbly, confident, and easy going. We expect the salary to be $17-19/hr.

Our client, a luxury retail brand, is seeking a  Sales Associate  for their  Washington D.C.  store. The candidate must have luxury or advanced contemporary experience, however department store experience is acceptable as well. Mandarin language skills is a major plus! This full-time position is available right away and we expect the hourly rate to be  $17-19/hr.

ARE YOU LOOKING TO BE AN ADMIN?
Our NYC client, a real estate agency, is seeking a Receptionist. The ideal candidate will be punctual, comfortable answering the phone, and willing to go with the flow. We expect the salary to be $35-40K.

Our NYC client, a luxury jewelry brand, is seeking an Executive  Assistant (T-P) to work directly with the CEO and Creative Director. The role includes handling all administrative tasks, including scheduling, answering phones, and managing the office and calendars. This role will have the opportunity to have their hands in other parts of the company as they assist the teams as needed. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience with administrative tasks is preferred. This role is temp to perm, with an hourly rate BOE.

Our NYC client, a global independent investment banking advisory firm, is seeking an
Executive Assistant to support three Senior Research Analysts, their teams of about eight people and one standalone Analyst. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic and should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, teamwork-oriented environment, while being highly effective working independently. This individual should bring a positive attitude to the job and be able to communicate with all members of the research and sales teams. Industry exposure is a plus, but not required - an interest in financial markets is helpful. A proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word is a must. Knowledge of Concur is strongly recommended. We expect the salary to be $75K.

ARE YOU A DESIGNER?
Our NYC client, a fashion company, is seeking a  Freelance Graphic Designer  to join their team for a long-term assignment. The Graphic Designer will work with the Art Department, supporting trim and packaging design primarily for Dress Shirts and Neckwear products. The ideal candidate will be organized and communicative. We expect the hourly rate to be  $28-31/hr.

Our GREENSBORO, NC client, a children's apparel brand, is seeking an  Associate Designer to provide assistance to the Senior Designer. This position will regularly communicate with sales, design, merchandising and product coordinator to ensure accuracy. The ideal candidate with have at least 3 years of experience. We expect the salary to be  $55K.

Our GREENSBORO, NC client, a children's apparel brand, is seeking a  Senior Designer  to work collaboratively with the Design Director to design and execute adidas Young Creator apparel. The Designer is responsible for the aesthetic execution of the product and collaborating with other interdependent teams to ensure product quality, fit and cost targets are met. Must be flexible and have the ability to forge strong partnerships within the design team and with other cross-functional departments. A Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design and 4-5 years of experience in apparel design, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is a MUST. We expect the salary to be  $65-70K.

Our LONG ISLAND client, a swimwear and activewear brand, is looking to add an experienced and hands-on  Industrial Designer to their hard goods design team. The position will be responsible for designing all accessory categories including swim caps, swimming goggles, equipment bags, and training equipment for swimmers. The Designer will work to create product that is innovative and bold, that communicates an engaging story, and provides consumers with a positive experience. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Industrial Design and 5+ years of professional experience, as well as experience working with plastics. We expect the salary to be  $70-90K.

Our LONG ISLAND client, a swimwear and activewear brand, is seeking an  Associate Designer for their Women's brand. The Associate Designer will be responsible for managing projects independently as well as collaboratively with the Design Director, Merchandiser, and the Company Principal.  The ideal candidate will be an experienced designer who has a clear understanding of the swim and active markets, along with knowledge of functional construction and technologies. The perfect candidate will be open-minded, flexible, organized, and team oriented with the experience to handle direction and feedback. A Bachelor's in Fashion Design and 2-3 years of design experience are must haves. Experience in swimwear/activewear is preferred. We expect the salary to be  BOE.

Our LONG ISLAND client, a swimwear and activewear brand, is seeking a creative and well-developed  Textile Artist  who will work from concept to production ready artwork. The position will collaborate with team leaders on inspiration including swipes, purchased artwork and vintage garments to create original designs and collections. The ability to hand draw and paint is critical. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Textile Design and 2-3 years of design studio experience. We expect the salary to be  BOE.

ARE YOU IN PRODUCTION?
Our NYC client, a company that specializes in private label activewear, is seeking a Production Assistant with 1-3 years of experience to join their small team. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills with the ability to support multiple clients at a time. The Production Assistant will be exposed to all departments of the company, therefore someone who considers themselves a "Jill/Jack of all trades" is preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience in private label and licensing. Strong Excel skills are a MUST and knowledge of Tec pack and A2000 is a plus. We expect the salary to be $35-55K, based on experience.

Our LONG ISLAND client, a swimwear and activewear brand, is seeking an Associate Product Developer who will be responsible for overseeing products from initial design concept to final production. This position will include daily communication with factories and the internal development/production team. The ideal candidate will be a technical professional with a Bachelor's in Fashion, Merchandising or Design, who has 3-5 years of experience and will work with the product manager to create and maintain all technical packages. Swimwear/Activewear experience preferred. We expect the salary to be $50-60K.

ARE YOU A LOGISITICS SPECIALIST?
Our NEW JERSEY client, a consumer good company, is seeking an  Import Coordinator. This position will be responsible for all inbound containers, checking documents, and working with overseas offices, brokers and truckers. The ideal candidate will have worked with brokers, are familiar with HTS code, and are experienced with steamship lines. We expect the salary to be  $35-50K, based on experience.

Our NEW JERSEY client, a children's apparel brand, is seeking a 
Senior Allocation Specialist  to manage accounts in the apparel industry shipping to specialty, dept store and value channel retailers. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in a role with focus in allocation and order management, as well as processing in the apparel industry. We expect the salary to be  $55-65K.

ARE YOU LOOKING TO BE IN MARKETING?
Our NYC client, a contemporary jewelry start-up, is looking for a  Freelance Ecommerce Manager (T-P)  to assist with various responsibilities to support the relaunch of the new Ecommerce website. The role will work primarily in NetSuite and Magento 2, preparing product data, merchandising, and managing content and content uploads. Basic experience with WYSWIG editors is required and HTML familiarity is a plus. This position will be in-office three days of the week and remote for the other two days. We expect the hourly rate to be $25-28/hr.

ARE YOU IN SALES?
Our NYC client, a global independent investment banking advisory firm, is seeking a Sales Assistant to help support the Sales Team. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic and should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Teamwork is key, but working independently is also essential. This individual should bring a positive attitude to the job and be able to communicate with all members of the Sales and Research teams, as well as other assistants. Industry exposure is a plus, but not required. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook is required and a knowledge of Concur is strongly recommended. We expect the salary to be $65-70K.

Our NYC client, a licensing apparel company, is seeking a Sales Manager for their Men's apparel division. This position will be responsible for licensed apparel including Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, anime and other collectible brands that are sold in Kohl's, Walmart, JCPenney's and Macy's. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in licensing and experience in Men's apparel is preferred. This candidate will also be comfortable in an entrepreneurial and family-run company. We expect the salary to be $75-100K + commission.

Our NYC client, a swimwear and activewear brand, is seeking a 
Sales Director to be responsible for managing, maintaining, and growing a sales territory for the men's line. The position will be responsible for monitoring each individual store to sell-in the collection, which will include major department stores, franchise stores, online accounts, and independent specialty retailers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's, in either Business or Fashion Merchandising, with 5-7 years of professional experience in men's active apparel at a wholesale level or related experience. We expect the salary to be BOE.

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Marissa Klein * - EVP/Founder, Fashion & Media -  [email protected]
Jamie Sztoser  - Vice President -  [email protected]
Cassie Conlan - Senior Coordinator -  [email protected]
Ivy Shtull  - Coordinator -  [email protected]
Kellie Sincere  - Team Assistant -  [email protected]