<p>As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community!</p> <p>Meijer Rewards</p> <ul> <li> <p>Weekly pay</p> </li><li> <p>Scheduling flexibility</p> </li><li> <p>Paid parental leave</p> </li><li> <p>Paid education assistance</p> </li><li> <p>Team member discount</p> </li><li> <p>Development programs for advancement and career growth</p> </li></ul> <p>Please review the job profile below and apply today!</p> <p>The PD & Design Assistant supports the Product Development & Design - Home Textiles team by contributing to the creation, development and execution of each season's Own Brand assortments from initial concept through to production.</p> <p>What You'll Be Doing:</p> <ul> <li>Assist Product Development & Design Manager in research and design for Home Textiles product and artwork trends. </li><li>Create unique print and pattern artwork across multiple Own Brand product lines. </li><li>Conduct comprehensive research to continuously identify and analyze market trends, translating these insights into compelling design concepts. </li><li>Aid in the creation of Style CADs for assortment presentation purposes. </li><li>Review lab dips, product submits, prototypes and sign-off on artwork strike-offs and handlooms for layout and execution. </li><li>Assist with the preparation of seasonal presentation boards for milestone meetings. </li><li>Sketch designs in Illustrator and communicate construction details. </li><li>Prepare PLM packages and Assortment Line Sheets, update as needed. </li><li>Maintain organized sample and submit files. </li><li>Participate in product reviews. </li><li>Assist in any related communication to cross-functional partners. </li><li>This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required. </li></ul> <p>What You Bring With You (Qualifications):</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education). </li><li>3-5 years of experience in Apparel Fashion Design or Apparel Product Development. </li><li>Proficiency Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. </li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office. </li><li>Keen eye for color, trend, detail and construction. </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Ability to analyze, interpret & apply market/ trend info. </li><li>Strong organizational skills. </li><li>Ability to work in cross-functional teams. </li><li>Basic industry knowledge of design, garment construction and textiles. </li></ul>