Job Description
Junior/Contemporary/Missy apparel brand is seeking an Assistant Designer to join our team!
Applicant should be creative, self motivated, detail conscious, and possess a willingness to learn.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Work with the design team to support all aspects of design and product development
- Attend Design meetings to accomplish seasonal direction and calendar
- Assist in inspiration research and collaborate with all team members
- Create detailed development tech packages that include flat sketches with detailed explanations, measurements, fabric and trims
- Follow up with development samples in order to meet due dates
- Update seasonal line sheets and worksheets
- Help source and select fabrics, yarns, prints, patterns, trims and embellishments to achieve designs for different price points
- Approve and catalog trims, fabrics, prints and samples from development through production
- Attend fittings as needed to ensure proper fit and aesthetic
- Coordinate with technical designers to make sure all production requirements such as colors, trims, fabric quality, accessories, packaging and fit are met
- Maintain showroom organization, prepare samples for design and/or sales meetings
- Generate e-commerce worksheets
Qualifications include:
- Minimum AA degree in fashion design, or 1 year of design industry experience preferred
- Sweater and knit top manufacturing knowledge preferred
- Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop knowledge required
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Ability to understand garment construction and design from a technical perspective
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Reliable, detail oriented and well organized
- Strong communication and follow through skills
If you are a creative individual with a keen eye for design, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume and portfolio showcasing your work.