Designer Position at Tandy Brands Accessories, Inc.

ABOUT THE JOB OPPORTUNITY
Tandy is seeking a Designer who will be responsible for thecoordination, preparation of sketches/spec packages, and designspecifications for the development of specified productcategories (Women's Belts.) Participates and contributes topreparation of required product for presentations with keyretailers. Maintains time and action calendar for productdevelopment as designated on PLM calendar. Maintains allrecords and files on the server for ease of access by themerchandise department. Develops concepts on product and merchandising strategies by understanding the marketplace andcurrent trends while delivering price/value in product design.Responsible for inspecting samples of new products; designingnew products; and following global fashion trends and designtechniques. Uses consumer research, focus group findings, brandprofiles in addition to trend influence to inject into thedesign process.

JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
Candidate must have a AA, BA, BFA or equivalent experiencerelated to product planning and assortment, development, pricepoint, design or marketing of manufactured consumer products,preferable in apparel accessories industry. Technical knowledgeas it relates to raw materials and finished goodsmanufacturing. Be multi-tasked and work independently withminimal supervision. Must be a team player with provenorganizational, written and verbal communication, andinterpersonal skills. Be experienced with communication tooverseas vendors and factories. Must be proficient in MicrosoftOffice, Entourage, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop.Flexible schedule to work additional hours as needed. Be available to travel.Tandy Brands is an equal opportunity employer and employsindividuals without regard to race, age, religion, disability,gender, pregnancy, national origin or any other protectedcategory.Tandy’s headquarters exemplifies our values. It is informal,yet professional and fun. If you have a passion for customerservice, enjoy a dynamic environment and want to be a part of agrowing team, this may be the spot for you.Visit our company website to apply: www.tandybrands.com

TO APPLY:Online profiles are not being accepted for this company. You may apply directly to this job listing with the link below:http://tandybrands.tms.hrdepartment.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=151

Important Dates in Spring 2012

FASHION DESIGN / SPRING 2012

IMPORTANT DATES
January 16

MLK holiday (University closed)

January 17

First Day of Classes

January 20

4:30pm Deadline for Add/Drop

January 23 - Feb. 3rd

Dallas Career Day/registration dates, fashion Design students must register with Fashion Design
Faculty

February 1

Go Red for Women Fashion Contest/turn in garments by 3pm to Anny Chang.

February 3

CVAD Scholarship Application Deadline, for continuing students who will be full time students in the 2012-13 academic year. http://www.art.unt.edu/scholarships.html for applications materials

February 7

May Graduation Application Deadline. Pick up a grad packet from the Registrar & turn in to Student Services, Rm. 111 Art Bldg. http://essc.unt.edu/registrar/graduation

February 10

Go Red Fashion Show & Luncheon, 11am-1pm, Gateway Center, UNT (Tickets must be purchased to attend, even if participating) Tickets - $35.00 available until sold out at Northstar Bank & First State Bank, Denton.

February 17-24

Entry Portfolios Online; sSubmission Period Feb. 17-24. (Transcripts & SASE rec'd in mail to Janie Stidham by Feb. 24). http://www.art.unt.edu/fashion-design.html for details.

March 2

Entry Review Faculty Deliberations (O'Rourke-Kaplan,Chang, Stidham, Beard) (meeting time to be discussed)

March 5

Houston Career Day, University of Houston Hilton Hotel, 8am-2:30pm. http://houston.fgi.org/ for details and forms (deadlines for registration & entry are before this date)

March (TBA)

Voertman Show entry deadline http://gallery.unt.edu

March 29 & 30

Dallas Career Day/garment turn-in deadline (8am-4pm). www.dallascareerday.org for location

March 16 & 17

Fashion Design 2012 Look Book Photo Shoot

March 19-23

Spring Break

April 13

Dallas Career Day, World Trade Center, Dallas. www.dallascareerday.org

April 10-28

Voertman Show, Art Bldg. Gallery (opening scholarship announcements on 4/10, 11am-1pm)

April 4

Sophomore Reviews – 8 – 10:50am & 11am - 1:50pm (during Fashion Drawing classes)

April 23

Fashion Design IV students turn in garments submissions for ArtWear to Anny Chang

April 26

Artwear Judging - 9am - 4pm (no Fashion Design Classes)

May 5

Artwear, Silver Eagle Suite, time TBA

Janie's design featured in Denton Record Chronicle

The CVAD Faculty Exhibition was announced in the Denton Record Chronicle; specifically highlighted in the article was the artwork of Janie Stidham, Associate Professor and Fashion Design Program Coordinator. Visit the link for image and article, http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/dws/drc/entertainment/dentontime/stories/DRC_Professors%E2%80%99_work_1013.1f8e18336.html

Little Black Dress 2012

Check out the website (it needs updating):
www.littleblackdressproject.com

Youtube video from last year:
http://youtu.be/afsojY-0dr4

The deadline for submissions is Monday March 12th! THE EVENT is Tuesday May 8th at the House of Blues.

DESIGN INTERN for MEN'S SPORTSWEAR BRAND (SoHo)

Reply to: job-uuup9-2781519610@craigslist.org

Design Studio seeks energetic and hardworking Administrative/Design intern for immediate start.We're a French Men's Sportswear brand retailing across major department store, Europe, and Asia.This is a great opportunity and unique learning experience to work in a fashion design environment. You will be able to see the product development cycle from concept to production.

Responsibilities:
• Assisting designers with daily tasks• Showroom maintenance• Responsible for fabric library archive• Creating mood boards/illustration• Trend Research• Handling packages

Skills required:
• Extremely organized• Must prioritize well and focus on completion of assigned tasks• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop & IllustratorThis internship is for 3 months. Must be able to work at least 4 hours a day (weekdays only).

This is an unpaid internship. Monthly Metro Card provided. School credit is available.

Please email the following with the subject "Fashion Design Intern"• Cover Letter• Resume• Specify if this will be for school credit

Internship Opportunity at Fabrique Fashion Fabric

Fabrique is seeking a part-time fashion forward intern. Contact Fabrique if interested, (972) 943-3400.

Fabrique Fashion Fabic
3801 W. President George Bush
Hwy
Plano, TX
972.943.3400Fax:
972.943.9414
www.fabriquefabrics.com
info@fabriquefabrics.com
(In the shopping center of Central
Market @ Coit & George Bush!)

Senior Technical Design Position at Haggar

Apply for the position, please visit Haggar careers website.