Assistant Designer, Kids

Position Summary

KITH Kids is seeking an Assistant Designer to support the kid’s design team across multiple apparel categories and seasons. This role is ideal for an early-career designer with knowledge of apparel design and a strong understanding of the KITH brand identity.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Designer with detailed CAD sketching, tech pack and BOM creation, and artwork scaling for all seasonal and collaborative collections.
• Take thorough notes during all weekly fittings to support design and production comments.
• Help prepare and build out accurate and detailed samples and submit comments during production stages.
• Routinely update all master files, sketches, and organize shared drives.
• Communicate with overseas partners during development and production stages.
• Organize and maintain fabric libraries.
• Develop and create new trim artworks for seasonal developments.
• Conduct trend and market research to support seasonal concept development.
• Absorb and assist with sample, trim, and fabric development throughout the design process.
• Support the team in managing multiple product categories and seasonal timelines.
• Ownership of specific styles across multiple seasonal collections.
• Capable of managing multiple projects and tasks weekly while adapting to varying deadlines and business needs.
• Create strong professional relationships with cross-functional partners both in-office and overseas.
• Learn how to effectively manage projects and communicate professionally with internal teams, vendors, and development partners.

Requirements

• Experience 1-2 years of experience in apparel design
• Experience in tech pack creation
• Experience working within PLM systems preferred

Skills

• Strong computer skills in Adobe Illustrator and CAD sketching
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Demonstrates proactiveness and strong problem-solving skills
• Strong note-taking skills
• Knowledge of general apparel construction
• Knowledge of fashion textiles and terminology
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities with the ability to swiftly adapt and pivot as business needs evolve
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external partners
• Contributes positively to team dynamics
• Must be able to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality where appropriate
• Experience with 3D design programs is a plus, but not required