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The Assistant Buyer guided by the mission, vision, values and brand assist the buyer with delivering his or her category's

Hours : 40+
AnnualSalary : mid 20's
Schedule : 9-5 monday through Friday possibly with some travel
Citizenry : All candidates
Required : Strong computer knowledge and use. Knowledge of fashion and retail trends
Preferred : ANT, CRS, and METACUBE software, Excel and Word.

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Betsy Johnson, Ed Hardy Shoes, BCBG, Escada, Giorgio Armani, AND MORE!

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Executive Internship Program:

ABOUT
Nine-week program designed to allow a candidate to see all aspects of retail store management. Students need to be entering their senior year and expecting to graduate in May, 2010 Student must be available to work 40 hours a week for the nine weeks. Internship is available at Dillard's Short Pump Towne Center.

MAJOR:
Fashion

PAY
$15.00/hour

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Executive Development Program

ABOUT
Candidates must have graduated by 05/09 and will begin as an Asst. Sales Manager in one of the NC or Virginia Stores. Candidates' location preferences will be considered. Candidates will undergo a training period of approximately 3-6 months and once successfully completed, will be promoted to a Sales Manager. Once a Sales Manager has successfully run his/her area, the candidate will be considered for promotion into the Buying Office as an Asst. Buyer.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Hiring, training and scheduling of their staff, merchandising the floor, as well as being responsible for producing sales and margin increases.

Start Date: June, 2009

QUALIFICATIONS
Fashion major
2.5 GPA
Retail job experience a plus

PAY
32-34K yearly.

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For over twenty-five years, Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. has made a name for itself through the fusion of fashion and social activism. Using dynamic and often times controversial marketing campaigns, this true lifestyle brand for men and women has garnered phenomenal success in multiple brands: Kenneth Cole New York, Kenneth Cole Reaction, Unlisted, Tribeca, Bongo, Gentle Soles and Le Tigre. These footwear, handbag, apparel and accessory collections are sold in Kenneth Cole New York retail and company stores, department stores, specialty stores and online.

ACCESSORIES, HANDBAGS, & FOOTWEAR

* Product research for trend boards
* Color research for fabrics and images
* Create concept boards via internet, magazines, and our tear sheet library and materials library
* Assist in the creation of seasonal color cards
* Accompany accessory team on store visits
* Re-coloring and manipulating prints via Photoshop
* Organize and update the material and image library
* Color matching
* Sketching
* Provide administrative support

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S APPAREL

* Research trend boards via the internet and magazines
* Assist designers in developing the fashion line for presentation
* Assist with production concept and inspiration boards
* Color palette assembly
* Organize fabrics and designing binders
* Sketching
* Sample tracking and showroom setup
* Provide administrative support

Candidates must be active students with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and illustrate an attention to detail. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the Internet is required.

*Although Internships are unpaid, we provide reimbursement for daily commuting expenses ($10/day maximum), a generous 50% merchandise discount allowance, school credit, and free meals at our on-site cafe.

Please submit your resume to: hrintern@kennethcole.com with the department you are interested in mentioned in the subject line.

While we appreciate every applicant's interest, only those under consideration will be contacted. We regret that phone calls will not be accepted. No agencies please. EOE/M/F/D/V.

ASSISTANT DESIGNER

In this challenging role, you will work with the Design team from inception to production for Avenue women’s sportswear

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assist Designer in line development from initial development to production
* Create initial line body sheets and update on a weekly basis
* Sketch all styles on Illustrator and import to PDM to create tech packs
* Assign style numbers
* Assemble line and hang samples for Line Reviews/Final Assortments
* Produce seasonal Power Point presentations
* Prepare concept boards
* Assist in maintenance of sample closet & library
* Assorted design projects as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

* Degree in fashion design and at least 1 year experience working on a design team
* Ability to design and sketch. Basic understanding of garment construction; strong design and color sensibility; product and fabric knowledge required
* Proficiency in Web PDM, Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft Office required. Knowledge of Lotus Notes preferred
* Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills
* Team player and ability to multi task; must have sense of urgency when necessary

To apply, please e-mail your resume to: AvenueJobs@unitedretail.com

Please include reference Assistant-01 in the e-mail.