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Flagship Store Associate Part-Time (Holiday Season)

Filled with vibrant neighborhoods, innovative talent, and thoughtful consumers, Nashville has become a strategic hub for the emerging sector of social enterprise. A new generation of businesses are finding creative solutions to extreme poverty, encouraged by both the established business base of the city as well as the value placed on the creative arts in local culture. At ABLE, we are proud to take the lead in our community and around the world in changing the business of fashion. 

Flagship Store Associate Part-Time

We are looking to add a part-time associate in our Flagship store! As part of the ABLE team, you will support store leadership by helping to cultivate a store environment that consistently delivers the best in customer experience. 

We are looking for candidates with retail experience, preferably at specialty retail locations or high-end brands. We envision someone with a vibrant personality, an efficient nature, and natural warmth, someone who represents ABLE well and delights in sharing about our brand. Our ideal candidate will provide exceptional service in all aspects of the sales floor: greeting customers, selling, sharing product and brand knowledge, styling, checking out customers, restocking and shopkeeping.

12-15 hours a week; Required weekend availability Saturdays/Sundays, opportunity for additional hours during weekdays, and must have some holiday availability. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS: 

Customer Experience:

• Supports a luxury brand experience by offering individualized, genuine, customer connection, making interactions feel comfortable and exciting.
• Acts as an empowered team member, exercising decision-making skills to enhance each customer’s experience.
• Demonstrates extraordinary customer service in-store and abides by and exercises our policy that we are not 100% satisfied until our customer is.
• Takes ownership of personal awareness of product knowledge and current trends as well as utilizing knowledge to offer styling assistance and suggestions to customers. 
• Able to assist in managing inventory, both accurately and efficiently.

Brand Aesthetic, Values and Mission

• Is knowledgeable of ABLE brand history and story, able to effectively communicate. Each customer coming into the ABLE Flagship should know more about ABLE when they leave than when they entered the store.
• Incorporates ABLE core values into every customer interaction.
• Is knowledgeable of product categories and how they fit, wear, and each country of origin as well as brand partners.

Requirements:

• Previous retail/customer service experience, 1 - 2 years or more
• Positive, outgoing attitude; willingness to go above and beyond 
• Customer-service oriented
• Problem-solver, resourceful
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Adhere to standard opening and closing procedures, including preparing the store to optimal visual merchandising standards, maintaining store cleanliness, and securing the store for closing.
• Weekend availability

To Apply: 

Warehouse Outbound Associate

Filled with vibrant neighborhoods, innovative talent, and thoughtful consumers, Nashville has become a strategic hub for the emerging sector of social enterprise. A new generation of businesses are finding creative solutions to extreme poverty, encouraged by both the established business base of the city as well as the value placed on the creative arts in local culture. At ABLE, we are proud to take the lead in our community and around the world in changing the business of fashion. 

Warehouse Outbound Associate

ABLE is growing our Warehousing team and we are searching for a Warehouse Outbound Associate who will help exceed customer expectations with their order fulfillment.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures that customer orders are fulfilled accurately and timely
• Execute daily with keen attention to detail
• Keep warehouse clean and organized
• All Warehouse Associates flex to different areas within the warehouse as business need requires
• Ability to work with new technologies

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous warehouse experience preferred
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods of time
• Proven work history of being reliable and trustworthy 
• Willing to step in and get the job done wherever necessary

Position may require working in a non-climate controlled warehouse environment.

ABLE is a rapidly growing fashion brand with a mission of ending generational poverty by creating economic opportunity for women, both locally and globally. Our team is composed of sharp, driven people who thrive in a mission-oriented, collaborative culture. This job will be based in Nashville, TN but is open to applicants currently located elsewhere. Come join us in Nashville!

ABLE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to jobs@ableclothing.com.

Note: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our appreciation for your interest.

Warehouse Inventory Stock Associate

Filled with vibrant neighborhoods, innovative talent, and thoughtful consumers, Nashville has become a strategic hub for the emerging sector of social enterprise. A new generation of businesses are finding creative solutions to extreme poverty, encouraged by both the established business base of the city as well as the value placed on the creative arts in local culture. At ABLE, we are proud to take the lead in our community and around the world in changing the business of fashion. 

Warehouse Inventory Stock Associate

ABLE is growing our Warehousing team, and we are searching for a Warehouse Inventory Stock Associate who will help exceed customers expectations with their order fulfillment.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that inventory is restocked in a timely manner
• Ability to work with new technologies
• Execute daily with keen attention to detail
• Keep warehouse clean and organized
• All Warehouse Associates flex to different areas within the warehouse as business need requires

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous warehouse experience preferred
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand on feet for extended periods
• Proven work history of being reliable and trustworthy 
• Willing to step in and get the job done wherever necessary

Position may require working in a non-climate controlled warehouse environment.

ABLE is a rapidly growing fashion brand with a mission of ending generational poverty by creating economic opportunity for women, both locally and globally. Our team is composed of sharp, driven people who thrive in a mission-oriented, collaborative culture. This job will be based in Nashville, TN but is open to applicants currently located elsewhere. Come join us in Nashville!

ABLE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to jobs@ableclothing.com.

Note: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our appreciation for your interest.

Flagship Store Associate Part-Time

Filled with vibrant neighborhoods, innovative talent, and thoughtful consumers, Nashville has become a strategic hub for the emerging sector of social enterprise. A new generation of businesses are finding creative solutions to extreme poverty, encouraged by both the established business base of the city as well as the value placed on the creative arts in local culture. At ABLE, we are proud to take the lead in our community and around the world in changing the business of fashion. 

Flagship Store Associate Part-Time

We are looking to add a part-time associate in our Flagship store! As part of the ABLE team, you will support store leadership by helping to cultivate a store environment that consistently delivers the best in customer experience. 

We are looking for candidates with retail experience, preferably at specialty retail locations or high-end brands. We envision someone with a vibrant personality, an efficient nature, and natural warmth, someone who represents ABLE well and delights in sharing about our brand. Our ideal candidate will provide exceptional service in all aspects of the sales floor: greeting customers, selling, sharing product and brand knowledge, styling, checking out customers, restocking and shopkeeping.

12-15 hours a week; Required weekend availability Saturdays/Sundays, opportunity for additional hours during weekdays, and must have some holiday availability. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS: 

Customer Experience:

• Supports a luxury brand experience by offering individualized, genuine, customer connection, making interactions feel comfortable and exciting.
• Acts as an empowered team member, exercising decision-making skills to enhance each customer’s experience.
• Demonstrates extraordinary customer service in-store and abides by and exercises our policy that we are not 100% satisfied until our customer is.
• Takes ownership of personal awareness of product knowledge and current trends as well as utilizing knowledge to offer styling assistance and suggestions to customers. 
• Able to assist in managing inventory, both accurately and efficiently.

Brand Aesthetic, Values and Mission

• Is knowledgeable of ABLE brand history and story, able to effectively communicate. Each customer coming into the ABLE Flagship should know more about ABLE when they leave than when they entered the store.
• Incorporates ABLE core values into every customer interaction.
• Is knowledgeable of product categories and how they fit, wear, and each country of origin as well as brand partners.

Requirements:

• Previous retail/customer service experience, 1 - 2 years or more
• Positive, outgoing attitude; willingness to go above and beyond 
• Customer-service oriented
• Problem-solver, resourceful
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Adhere to standard opening and closing procedures, including preparing the store to optimal visual merchandising standards, maintaining store cleanliness, and securing the store for closing.
• Weekend availability

To Apply: 

Merchandise Planner

Filled with vibrant neighborhoods, innovative talent, and thoughtful consumers, Nashville has become a strategic hub for the emerging sector of social enterprise. A new generation of businesses are finding creative solutions to extreme poverty, encouraged by both the established business base of the city as well as the value placed on the creative arts in local culture. At ABLE, we are proud to take the lead in our community and around the world in changing the business of fashion.

Planner

ABLE is growing our Buying and Planning team, and we are searching for a Planner to collaborate in managing the planning process to help grow category sales. 

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 3 year experience in Buying, Planning, and/or Distribution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven background in applying and analyzing the statistical components of the business (IMU%, MD%, GM%, sell-through, WOS, etc.)
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel
• Proven track record in data-driven decision-making and problem-solving skills

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with all cross-functional team to execute what is best for the business
• Forecasting and reacting to sales trends for both bottoms-up and tops-down reviews
• Communicate clearly with vendors on needs and negotiations as needed 
• Manage pre-season buy and sale plans
• Strategic management of in-season assortment life cycle
• Maintain retail pricing structure that aligns with the company's strategy and considers relevant competitors
• Analyze and calculate needed actions on inventory purchases
• Keep our customer’s best interest at the core of all decisions
• Maintain workload to hit all deadlines within the company calendar

Individual Traits

• Committed to the work of empowering women through employment as a serious solution to poverty
• A self-starter who finds strength in being your own manager
• Has an understanding of the customer's wants and needs as well as the ability to identify the appropriate product/trend that will appeal to the customer base
• Detail-oriented
• Organized and motivated by providing well-organized systems for others’ use
• Ability to stay on task and hit deadlines
• Passion for data and numbers
• Thrives in a team environment and enjoys collaborating to achieve best results

Position may require travel a few times each year. 

ABLE is a rapidly growing fashion brand with a mission of ending generational poverty by creating economic opportunity for women, both locally and globally. Our team is composed of sharp, driven people who thrive in a mission-oriented, collaborative culture. Come join us in Nashville, Tennessee.

Note: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our appreciation for your interest. ABLE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Footwear and Leather Accessories Designer

Filled with vibrant neighborhoods, innovative talent, and thoughtful consumers, Nashville has become a strategic hub for the emerging sector of social enterprise. A new generation of businesses are finding creative solutions to extreme poverty, encouraged by both the established business base of the city as well as the value placed on the creative arts in local culture. At ABLE, we are proud to take the lead in our community and around the world in changing the business of fashion. 

Footwear and Leather Accessories Designer

ABLE is looking for a Footwear and Leather Accessories Designer whose industry expertise and strong communication will move the company forward in achieving our goals. The Footwear and Leather Accessories Designer will report to the Design Director. 

Day-to-day responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Adapts market research, trend intel and brand sales to specific designs seasonally with ABLE customer in mind
• In partnership with Design Director, makes decisions on colors and materials
• Daily communication with overseas partners in partnership with sourcing team
• Spec development and management, detailing concept, materials, and specifications based on brand design guidelines
• Develop and create illustrations and technical drawings for new designs in Photoshop and Illustrator
• Manage and drive development from initial concept to production adhering to calendar deadlines and key milestones
• Review prototypes in a timely manner, lead in house footwear fittings, and update tech packs to reflect modifications directly to factory
• Collaborate with the sourcing team to design products within specific pricing and margin goals
• Prepare and present design projects to planning and cross functional teams
• Source innovative and new materials based on seasonal direction and company goals
• Understand and utilize sales performance to design for ABLE customers
• International travel and trade show attendance may be required

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Focus and commitment to designing customer driven product 
• Knowledge and in depth understanding of footwear construction and technical design skills including fit
• Collaborative partner and team player
• Must exhibit strong communication skills and flexibility in fast paced environment
• Strong organizational, time management skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite; Illustrator and Photoshop
• Ability to sketch, CAD and understand foundational design elements
• Strong understanding of costing and production process and  lead times
• High level of organizational skills, including detail orientation and  throughout follow up
• Proven ability to bring product to market in a timely cost effective manner
• Creative, innovative problem solver with the ability to anticipate potential issues 
• Experience with PLM system preferred

Experience:

• 5  years related footwear design experience.
• Experience creating technical drawings, tech-packs, CADS 
• Leather accessories design a plus

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in footwear design, fashion or industrial design in order of preference

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to jobs@ableclothing.com

ABLE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

Jeweler

ABLE is looking for a Jeweler to join our team! Jewelers are responsible for creating high quality jewelry for clients & boutiques worldwide in a timely manner. We strive for excellence & precision while maintaining an environment of compassion & grace. 

We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills since you will be working as part of a team. We’re a growing company that produces a large amount of jewelry and you must be willing to embrace repetition as a challenge or mantra. This position is full time, based at our Nashville studio with hours Monday through Friday from 7:30am-4pm.

Primary responsibilities:

• Assemble/create various types & styles of jewelry following a production schedule with daily goal setting
• Effectively communicate any questions/concerns during training & production process to assure quality control rates are at a minimum
• Understanding of inventory levels (both materials & final product)
• Ensure jewelry materials (wire, stones, clasps, etc.) and tools are properly maintained & cared for

Required Skills & Experience:

• Willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to take direction and coaching with a positive attitude
• Attention to detail & quality through eye site is a must
• Efficient time management and ability to multitask
• Hand dexterity; ability to wire wrap & function with specialized tools
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment & assembly line
• Accountability & commitment to our team

Interested applicants should submit their resume to jobs@livefashionable.com with a subject line that includes "Jeweler" and your name. Along with your resume, any samples, portfolios, or documentation you wish to explain your relevant experience, qualifications, and specific interest in working at ABLE are welcome and encouraged. 

The job will be based in Nashville, TN.  

Note: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our appreciation for your interest. ABLE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Jewelry Prepper

ABLE is looking for a Jewelry Prepper to join our team! Members of the jewelry prep team are responsible for the first steps of producing high quality jewelry for clients & boutiques worldwide in a timely manner. We strive for excellence & precision while maintaining an environment of compassion & grace. 

We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills since you will be working as part of a team. We’re a growing company that produces a large amount of jewelry and you must be willing to embrace repetition as a challenge or mantra. This position is full time, based at our Nashville studio with hours Monday through Friday from 7:30am-4pm.

Primary responsibilities:

• Measuring & count various types & styles of jewelry following a production schedule with daily goal setting
• Effectively communicate any questions/concerns during training & production process to assure quality control rates are at a minimum
• Understanding of inventory levels (both materials & final product)
• Ensure jewelry materials (wire, stones, clasps, etc.) and tools are properly maintained & cared for

Required Skills & Experience:

• Willingness to learn new skills
• Capacity to adapt to frequent changes, shifting priorities
• Ability to take direction and coaching with a positive attitude
• Attention to detail & quality through eye site is a must
• Efficient time management and ability to multi-task
• Hand dexterity; ability to use specialized tools
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment & assembly line
• Accountability & commitment to our team

Interested applicants should submit their resume to jobs@livefashionable.com with a subject line that includes "Jewelry Prepper" and your name. Along with your resume, any samples, portfolios, or documentation you wish to explain your relevant experience, qualifications, and specific interest in working at ABLE are welcome and encouraged. 

The job will be based in Nashville, TN.  

Note: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our appreciation for your interest. ABLE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.