Product Development and Design Assistant

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! Meijer Rewards Weekly pay Scheduling flexibility Paid parental leave Paid education assistance Team member discount Development programs for advancement and career growth Please review the job profile below and apply today! The PD & Design Assistant supports the Product Development & Design team by contributing to the creation, development and execution of each season’s Own Brand assortments from initial concept through to production. *** This position follows a hybrid schedule based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Please include your portfolio with your application*** What You'll Be Doing: Assist Product Development Manager/Design in research and design for silhouette, graphic and artwork trends. Review lab dips, and sign-off on artwork strike-offs and handlooms for layout and execution. Assist with the preparation of seasonal presentation boards for milestone meetings. Sketch designs in Illustrator (flats) and communicate construction details. Prepare PLM packages and Assortment Line Sheets, update as needed. Maintain organized sample racks and submit files. Participate in sample reviews and fit sessions. Assist in any related communication to cross-functional partners. This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required. What You Bring With You (Qualifications): Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education). 1-5 years of experience in Apparel Fashion Design or Apparel Product Development. Proficiency Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Keen eye for color, trend, detail and construction. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to analyze, interpret & apply market/ trend info. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work in cross-functional teams. Basic industry knowledge of design, garment construction and textiles. We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we’re a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin. Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully-protected classification. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application, please click here to submit your request. Submissions that are not seeking help to complete the application due to a disability will not be responded to.