Job Description

A contemporary womenswear brand is seeking a Design Assistant to support the Design Director and broader design team in seasonal concepting, product execution, and cross-functional workflow. This role is ideal for someone highly organized with strong sketching skills and interest in categories such as soft woven dresses, tops, and knits .

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Design Director and team with inspiration, research, and special projects

• Support seasonal development through trim, fabric, color, and concept research

• Prepare weekly and seasonal design presentations

• Update and distribute line sheets and design documents in collaboration with Development

• Manage style naming/numbering and facilitate pass-offs to Technical Design

• Create flats, construction details, color CADs, prints, embroidery layouts, and artwork pitching

• Communicate CAD, placement, and color updates to Development throughout the process

• Maintain organized sketch libraries and update illustrations as needed

• Support design updates for best sellers

• Assist with archiving vintage inspiration samples, artwork, and submit materials

• Help create BOMs and track reference materials

• Build collaborative cross-functional relationships with Development and other teams

Qualifications:

• Degree in Fashion or Apparel Design (2–4 year program)

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite — Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

• Strong sketching skills and attention to detail

• Knowledge of fabrics, washes, embellishments, and basic garment construction

• Interest or experience in knitwear design preferred, not required

• Patternmaking or technical knowledge a plus

• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to work independently and cross-functionally

• Strong follow-through, time management, and prioritization skills

• Ability to foster an inclusive and respectful working environment

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