Assistant Designer

Key Responsibilities

• Design Support
• Aid in the development of seasonal sweater collections
• Create design sketches, technical flats, stitch layouts, and presentation materials using Adobe Illustrator
• Support the development of seasonal mood boards, color stories, trend research, and concept presentations
• Conduct trend, market, and competitive research to identify emerging opportunities in knitwear, fashion, and lifestyle categories
• Affirm yarn sourcing, stitch development, and color review processes
• Organize and maintain inspiration materials, design references, and seasonal files
• Product Development
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of tech packs
• Support communication of design intent to overseas and domestic vendors throughout the development process
• Review knit-downs, strike-offs, proto samples, and fit samples for accuracy and design consistency
• Attend fit sessions; document comments, track revisions, and support sample approval processes
• Maintain development calendars and sample deliverables to ensure adherence to key milestones and deadlines
• Affirm sample tracking, data entry, and development follow-up as needed
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Merchandising to support seasonal assortment development and product strategies
• Collaborate with Technical Design to ensure fit, construction, and knit feasibility align with design intent
• Work closely with Product Development and Production teams to support vendor communication, costing initiatives, and sourcing requirements
• Support the coordination of requests and follow-up actions across cross-functional partners

Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, Textile Design, or related field preferred
• Experience
• 0-2 years of apparel design experience, including internships, with exposure to sweaters or knitwear preferred
• Experience working in a fast-paced retail, wholesale, or fashion environment is a plus
• Portfolio
• Required: Demonstrated design capabilities and creative thinking
• Skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Familiarity with PLM systems is a plus
• Basic understanding of knitwear construction, yarns, stitches, and garment development processes
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools such as Miro
• Familiarity with AI-powered design and ideation tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Vizcom) is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Personal Attributes

• Passion for fashion, knitwear, and emerging trends
• Creative mindset with a strong eye for color, texture, pattern, and silhouette
• Eager to learn and develop technical and design expertise
• Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment
• Demonstrates curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to take ownership of assigned projects

Pay Range

USD $57,200.00 - USD $104,000.00 /Yr.