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AssistantDesigner

New York, New York, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Assistant Designer. Skills: design and development process from concept through final sample, sketching, research, material exploration, Adobe Illustrator, CADs. Research global markets, trends, and cultural references to support seasonal design direction. Support design and development of styles from concept through final sample”

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

1–3 years of women’s RTW design experience, eye for color, proportion, and detail with an emerging design point of view, Basic understanding of silhouette, fit, fabrication, and garment construction, Proficient in Adobe Illustrator with working knowledge of CADs and technical flats, organizational skills with attention to detail, Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, communication skills and openness to feedback, Collaborative, proactive, and eager to learn within a cross-functional team

Nice to Have

internships or assistant roles preferred, Interest in tailoring and structured product a plus

What You'll Do.

Research global markets

and cultural references to support seasonal design direction

Support design and development of styles from concept through final sample

Assist in developing concepts

and CADs aligned with seasonal direction

Contribute to mood boards

and presentation materials to communicate design ideas

Assist in fabric and trim selection

developing an understanding of material

Create and update sketches and CADs (color

Support fittings by capturing notes and assisting with design updates and revisions

Partner with Production and Tech Design to support tech pack development and maintain design intent

Build collaborative relationships with Merchandising

and cross-functional teams

Ask thoughtful questions and seek feedback to build understanding of product and process

Maintain organization across design boards

and seasonal development tools

Manage reference samples

and studio organization

Support special projects and cross-functional collaborations as needed

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with cross-functional partners to bring ideas to life; Build collaborative relationships with Merchandising, Sourcing (GIS), Production, and cross-functional teams; Collaborative, proactive, and eager to learn within a cross-functional team

Communication Scope

communication skills; openness to feedback

Process & Methodology

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, Maintain organization across design boards, trackers, and seasonal development tools

Full Job Description

## About the Role In this role, you will be part of a creative, fast-paced environment focused on building product that feels relevant, thoughtful, and aligned with the brand. You will support the design and development process from concept through final sample, contributing to the creation of product through sketching, research, and material exploration. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to bring ideas to life, gaining exposure to fit, fabrication, and construction. This role requires curiosity, strong attention to detail, and a developing point of view grounded in both trend and brand identity. ## What You'll Do * Research global markets, trends, and cultural references to support seasonal design direction * Support design and development of styles from concept through final sample * Assist in developing concepts, sketches, and CADs aligned with seasonal direction * Contribute to mood boards, color palettes, and presentation materials to communicate design ideas * Assist in fabric and trim selection, developing an understanding of material, texture, and end use * Create and update sketches and CADs (color, proportion, detail refinements, revisions) * Support fittings by capturing notes and assisting with design updates and revisions * Partner with Production and Tech Design to support tech pack development and maintain design intent * Build collaborative relationships with Merchandising, Sourcing (GIS), Production, and cross-functional teams * Ask thoughtful questions and seek feedback to build understanding of product and process * Maintain organization across design boards, trackers, and seasonal development tools * Manage reference samples, materials, and studio organization * Support special projects and cross-functional collaborations as needed ## Who You Are * 1–3 years of women’s RTW design experience (internships or assistant roles preferred) * Strong eye for color, proportion, and detail with an emerging design point of view * Basic und

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