Assistant Designer, DAZE

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented, driven Assistant Designer to support the design and development of our seasonal collections. Sitting at a level between our Design Intern/Apprentice and Associate Designer roles, this position transitions from operational support into hands-on technical design execution.

The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with solid Adobe Illustrator skills, a keen eye for contemporary denim and street style, and a strong desire to build a career in apparel design.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain clean, detailed flat technical sketches and CADs using Adobe Illustrator.
• Build and update initial tech packs, wash detail pages, artwork callouts, and Bill of Materials (BOMs) using Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.
• Track incoming prototypes, lab dips, strike-offs, wash standards, and fabric swatches.
• Help maintain updated seasonal WIP (Work-in-Progress) tracking documents.
• Actively participate in fit sessions; take detailed, actionable design and construction notes to update CADs and tech packs immediately following fittings.
• Gather market insights, street-style imagery, wash references, and inspiration to help build seasonal concept boards and presentation decks.
• Partner closely with Product Development, Tech Design, and Merchandising teams to track sample status and keep development moving forward on schedule.
• Oversee the organization and preparation of physical samples, swatch books, and presentation materials for milestone meetings and mill appointments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in apparel design (experience with denim, wash development, or casualwear is a plus).
• Strong hands-on proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator & Photoshop) and Microsoft Excel / G-Suite.
• Solid understanding of garment construction, technical drawing, flat sketching, and basic wash/fabrication terms.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational habits, and the ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, "can-do" attitude, eagerness to learn, adaptable to fast feedback, and strong follow-through on all tasks.