Web Programmer

Established telecommunications company is looking for an experienced Web Programmer.  This position will develop, implement and maintain web application softwares for e-commerce internet sites.  Develop application softwares using approved programming languages.  Prepare applications and documentations for operation, back up & recovery, problem resolution.

The skills required are:

  • Communicate effectively with others
  • Bachelors degree
  • PHP Version 5.XX
  • SQL queries experience, not specific products, Informix DBMS experience preferred

For immediate consideration please send your resume in MS Word format to kim@theassurancegroup.com.

 

Jewelry Account Executive

Private label accessories manufacturer is looking for an Account Executive to join their team. The qualified candidate must have a background in the costume jewelry market within speciality store area.  Must be an aggressive sales person and has current market contacts with specialty stores. 

For immediate consideration please send your resume in MS Word format to kim@theassurancegroup.com.

Account Executive

Account Executive for Childrens Active Sportswear Line

This number one label in active seeks an account executive with current department store contacts (buyer level and up) to sell this number name in active sportswear. Must have at least 5 years selling in the childrens market: department store following a must: must understand department store matrix, markdown money and advertising allowances. This is an excellent opportunity to sell this number one name in activewear!

Please send your resume in MS Word format to discuss this opportunity further.  kim@theassurancegroup.com

 

Design Assistants – Kids Backpacks and Room Accessories

Fashion company is searching for Design Assistants to join their talented team.  Currently there are opportunities for Assistants in licensed room décor/accessory business and with the new Mojo backpack brand. 

Candidates must be detail oriented, eager to learn about the business, be able to meet deadlines, enjoy searching trends, have the ability to work with licensors and production team, have general knowledge of pricing and be able to create product (spec packs) with minimal direction.

 

Requirements include: 

1-3 years experience preferably with room accessories, backpack or bag design

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (Adobe Acrobat and Bridge a plus)

Hand illustration a plus

Microsoft Excel

For immediate consideration please send your resume and portfolio samples to kim@theassurancegroup.com.

 

Designer – Children’s

Fashion company is looking for an experienced Designer to join their team.

The qualified designer MUST have:

  • experience in designing storages unit, children’s room décor items, infant and toddler bedding, cuddle pillows, toddler towels, knick-knacks, etc
  • They need to be flexible, be able to work as a team as well as independently.
  • Understanding of fabrics and the assembly of cut and sew products and manufacturing.
  • Be able to prepare presentations for review of product design concepts, and create and prepare final drawings of new products. 
  • Must know how to spec/tech up lines
  • Experience with CAD (AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Basic Word Processing software) and 3-D CAD models or illustration drawings of new products using AutoCAD or other Design Software, graphic design.
  • Knowledge of marketing trends

For immediate consideration please send your resume in MS Word format to kim@theassurancegroup.com.

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandiser – Infant Product Line

Leader in global consumer products is looking for a Merchandiser to join their team.  This new position is for their expanding infant product line.  The product is growing quickly and this person will handle all specifications for the products.  Work closely with Product Developer to insure all aspects of the product are correct.  Work with overseas vendors to make sure product meets or exceeds government standards.  Travel to store sites and deliver educational materials, conduct inventory reports, count merchandise, and replace old or defective stock. 

Must have a minimum 5 years Merchandise experience and a minimum 2 years with infant/baby hard goods.  Please send your resume in MS Word format to discuss the details of this opportunity further to kim@theassurancegroup.com.

 

 

CFO

Fashion firm located in NYC is looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join their team. This position will oversee the daily financial operations of the Company, and oversee all aspects of the Finance Department, which includes Accounts Payable, EDI, Royalties, Vendor Compliance, Controller and Hong Kong Finance office. Report to the Chief Operations Officer and the Company President.

Experience: 10+ years experience in fashion accessory or importing industry; 5+ in CFO/management role. Supervisory experience is necessary. The ideal candidate will have experience in a $75-125 million dollar company. Strong people and financial management skills, the ability to work independently and under time pressure, multitasker. Bachelors Degree in Accounting of Finance; CPA.

To discuss the details of this exciting opportunity please send your resume in MS Word format to kim@theassurancegroup.com.

 

Licensed Backpack and Handbag Designers

Licensed Backpack and Handbag Designers

  1. 2-3 years experience
  2. Proficient at Photoshop and Illustrator
  3. Must have worked with licensed character graphics
  4. Strong Technical and graphic skills
  5. Create Catalog sheets and Plano grams
  6. Create development sheets with all specifications
  7. Create product mock-ups
  8. Create swatch cards
  9. Maintain swatch library
  10. Create art for hangtags
  11. Execute design groups with direction
  12. Shop/research as needed
  13. Proficient in creating tech specs

Please send your resume and samples to kim@theassurancegroup.com to discuss this opportunity further.

 

 

Industrial Houseware Designer

We are looking for a person who has industrial background and has experience making house wares products.

  •  Responsible for the research and review of new house wares product categories. Prepares sketch drawings of potential product ideas and concepts.
  • Develops detailed drawings and or models of potential products.
  • Prepares presentations for review of product design concepts.
  • Prepares final drawings of new products.

Creates 3-D CAD models or illustration drawings of new products using CAD or other Design Software . 

  • Prepares various product description / documentation forms required by the Engineering and Production Departments for turnover of final product designs for manufacturing.

  

  • Position Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree B.S.I.D or B.A.I.D
  • 2+ years experience in Product Design & Development.
  • Strong creative, artistic, and aesthetic skills and the ability to integrate those with functional utility to product needs.
  • Experience with CAD and computer environment. (CAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Basic Word Processing software)
  • Strong thinking and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and take products from initial concept thru production.
  • Ability to work as a Team Member across departments.

For immediate consideration and to discuss further please send your resume in MS Word format to kim@theassurancegroup.com.

 

Technical Handbag Designer

Fashion company is looking for an experienced Technical handbag designer. In conjunction with the design team, design a complete array of technical drawings and/or techniques for each new style concept.

Job Functions:

  • Create and execute original technical design concepts and drawings in keeping with the brand and conceptual direction.   Includes seasonal concepts that are cost efficient, market right (meet marketing plans, briefs and consumer expectations) and within calendar deadlines.
  • Provide drawings, computer aided designs and – in conjunction with the sample makers – crafted samples (mockups) that detail and demonstrate new technical aspects.
  • Create a minimum of three (3) new design techniques per season.
  • Create new techniques to craft, mold and construct leather as well as new techniques to embellish and decorate new designs. In addition to Hardware concepts
  • Develop a historical library of technical design to foster design evolution.
  • Research trends through WGSN, Style.com and various high end magazines.
  • Attend weekly design meetings.
  • Assist in the selection of materials, colors and design details.
  • In conjunction with the design team attend meetings with vendors to buy or develop materials including fabrics, leathers trims, etc.
  • For each and every line introduction, assist the design team with the presentation of “story boards” and conceptual design development to management.
  • Attend post market meetings and note changes

Requirements:

  •  Must   have technical design experience in handbags and a proven track record of  success.
  • Must be   excellent at hand drawing/sketching
  • Full  working knowledge of creative suite of software
  • Flexible,  organized, detail oriented; work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • Understands  and works within the parameters of a design team.
  • Overseas travel as needed

For immediate consideration please send your resume  and samples in MS Word format to kim@theassurancegroup.com.