Assistant Designer (Sweaters/Knits)

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. Sweater manufacturing knowledge is a plus.

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
• Assist with in house photoshoot and image processing for multiple online retailers

Qualifications include:

• Minimum 1 year of design industry experience, sweater experience preferred
• Minimum AA degree in fashion design required
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
• 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person