Design Assistant

perfectwhitetee is a Los Angeles-based apparel brand creating elevated everyday essentials with a focus on thoughtful design, premium fabrics, and effortless style. We are currently in search of a Design Assistant for our LA team.

Please ONLY apply if you have the following:

• Bachelors Degree in either Fashion Design or Product Development (Required)
• 2+ Years of Experience in Apparel Design and/or Design Assisting (Required)

DESIGN & DESIGN ASSISTING

• Support the Creative Director across all phases of the design process, from initial concept development through seasonal handoff
• Prepare and maintain seasonal line sheets, colorway decks, and product assortment grids
• Create and update flat sketches and technical drawings in Adobe Illustrator; organize and manage design files with consistency and accuracy
• Build and maintain presentation decks and visual materials using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite for internal reviews, market appointments, and brand presentations
• Conduct trend, silhouette, color, and competitive research; synthesize findings into clear, digestible presentations for the design team
• Assist in building and maintaining seasonal mood boards and concept direction materials
• Collaborate closely with the Tech Designer, who owns all technical execution including specs, grading, construction, fit, and tech pack accuracy — this role provides clear creative direction and design intent to support that process
• Maintain organized digital design archives including seasonal files, reference imagery, and approved artwork
• Track design calendar milestones and assist in keeping the team on schedule across multiple seasonal timelines

FABRIC & MATERIALS

• Maintain and organize the fabric and trim library; log, label, and archive incoming swatches, lab dips, and strike-offs
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of fabric construction, fiber content, hand feel, weight, and performance characteristics across knit, woven, and jersey fabrications
• Evaluate fabric submissions against design intent and quality standards; communicate feedback to mills and agents with clarity and precision
• Coordinate fabric testing, shrinkage results, and certification requirements; track status and flag issues proactively
• Assist in seasonal fabric pulls and selection for design presentations and proto development, working in close collaboration with the Tech Designer
• Manage fabric and trim sample requests, ensuring materials are received, logged, and accessible to the team in a timely manner
• Track fabric minimums, lead times, and pricing using Excel; maintain organized fabric costing and availability records

SOURCING

• Support domestic and international fabric and trim sourcing, identifying new mills, agents, and suppliers aligned with brand aesthetic and quality standards
• Build and maintain sourcing contact lists and vendor databases in Excel, keeping information current and well-organized
• Request and track swatches, pricing, minimums, and lead times from domestic and international sources; compile and present options clearly to the Creative Director
• Source trims including labels, hangtags, hardware, elastics, ribbon, and embellishments; manage the full approval process from initial request through sign-off
• Assist in evaluating and qualifying new supplier relationships, both domestically and overseas
• Maintain trim and materials cost trackers in Excel, supporting the team's awareness of budget and margin implications

TOOLS & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Adobe Illustrator — proficient; used daily for flat sketches, technical drawings, and design files
• Canva — proficient; used for presentations, line sheets, and marketing-facing design materials
• Microsoft Excel — proficient; used for sourcing trackers, fabric logs, costing sheets, and calendar management
• Adobe Photoshop — working knowledge for image editing and presentation prep
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable corresponding with domestic and international vendors
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities across simultaneous seasonal timelines

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Health insurance

• Participation in the company’s 401(k) plan

• Employee discount

• Additional benefits and policies as outlined in the employee handbook, which may

be updated from time to time

Pay Range: $60k-$70k (final amount dependent on qualifications & experience)

This position would be in-office Monday-Thursday, remote on Fridays (subject to change based on business needs).

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