Job Description:
The Design Department at MATTEO is looking for a creative candidate
with a fundamental background in design yet is in the process of
refining their skill sets and establishing their point of view. This
Candidate is someone who wants to develop themselves laterally across
different facets of the design process-working with color, texture,
print. This Candidate wants to nurture a concept and see it to fruition.
As a company, MATTEO is constantly learning and improving, never
passive, and always enthusiastic when it comes to the art of creating
a product. This Candidate will look at the 25-year history of MATTEO
to help find its future.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Design Boards: The Design Assistant will 'own' the
design boards. Any changes, evolutions or iterations will be kept
updated by the Design Assistant. They will ensure that the
information on the boards is tidy and relevant.
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Print Development: The Design Assistant will help
explore print concepts through hand-sketch or Adobe Illustrator.
They will work on color and scale iterations to present to the
Design Manager for feedback and critique.
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Design Research: The Design Assistant will study
the homewares category to learn what people want, not just what
other brands are offering. They will also pull references from other
textile driven industries-if relevant-to underscore a concept.
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Samples: The Design Assistant will help organize
and track sample developments, communicating from time to time with
vendors to either receive updates or provide instruction.
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Marketing Projects: The Design Assistant will
assist the Marketing team in organizing or gathering samples for
photoshoots, if requested.
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Production support: The Design Assistant will be
available to assist in other departments during peak capacity times,
or as instructed.