Assistant Sleepwear Designer

Printfresh is seeking an Assistant Designer to help bring our joyful, print-forward sleepwear collections to life. This is a hands-on design role for someone with 1-3 years of professional experience who can translate seasonal direction into accurate CADs, technical sketches, colorways, print and embroidery layouts, tech packs, and well-resolved samples. The ideal candidate has experience supporting the development of women's apparel/sleepwear and understands how a product moves from initial concept through production. They are highly organized, technically capable, visually thoughtful, and eager to grow within a creative, fast-moving, and size-inclusive brand. This is a full-time, in-house position, working out of our Philadelphia office M-F. Responsibilities Design and Product Development Create and update sleepwear CADs, technical flats, construction sketches, and product mockupsTranslate creative direction into clear, accurate, and production-ready design informationDevelop colorways, print minibodies, print placements, and artwork mockupsAssist with embroidery layouts, placement diagrams, scale options, and color calloutsPrepare product visuals and presentations for seasonal reviews and milestone meetingsUpdate designs as silhouettes, proportions, construction details, colors, and artwork evolve Sample Review and Execution Participate in proto, fit, and sample reviewsReview samples for alignment with the approved design, including proportion, color, print placement, embroidery, trims, and overall appearancePrepare clear design comments and update CADs, artwork, and technical information following reviewsTrack revisions, samples, approvals, and outstanding design decisions through completionFlag inconsistencies, missing information, and execution issues before they affect timelines Tech Packs and Design Organization Create and maintain tech packs in partnership with Product Development and Technical DesignKeep construction details, colorways, artwork placements, trims, and embroidery information accurate and currentMaintain seasonal design files, physical working boards, line plans, and presentation decksHelp ensure cross-functional partners are working from the most current design informationSupport preparation for design handoffs, line reviews, and seasonal presentations Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Print and CAD, Product Development, Technical Design, Production, and MerchandisingCommunicate proactively about missing information, outstanding decisions, and potential timeline risksManage multiple styles and development stages while maintaining accuracy and attention to detailHelp keep seasonal development organized, clearly communicated, and on schedule Requirements 1-3 years of professional experience as an Assistant Designer, Design Assistant, or similar role within apparel, sleepwear, intimates, dresses, or women's woven productsDegree in Fashion Design or a related field preferredProficiency in Adobe Illustrator and PhotoshopProfessional experience creating apparel CADs, technical flats, colorways, and artwork mockupsWorking knowledge of garment construction, fabrication, trims, and the apparel-development processStrong eye for color, print, scale, proportion, and detailAbility to interpret creative direction and translate feedback into accurate design updatesHighly organized, proactive, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple prioritiesGenuine interest in expressive, print-led, and size-inclusive designPortfolio demonstrating relevant apparel-design work required Especially Helpful Experience creating or updating tech packsExperience participating in sample reviews and preparing design commentsExposure to embroidery development and artwork placementFamiliarity with PLM or product-development systemsExperience working with overseas vendors and cross-functional production teamsExperience with sleepwear, women's wovens, dresses, or novelty-detail products What Success Looks Like The Assistant Designer produces accurate, thoughtful design work and reliably follows products through development. CADs and tech packs remain current, samples are carefully reviewed, feedback is clearly documented, and outstanding design items are followed through to completion. As this person grows, they will take increasing ownership of individual styles and smaller product capsules while continuing to support the overall cohesion and execution of Printfresh's sleepwear collections. Benefits What We Offer Health and dental insurancePTO and paid holidays401(k) with company matchEmployee discount on all Printfresh products About Our Culture At Printfresh, we celebrate creativity, sustainability, and a customer-first mindset. Our core values guide everything we do: Do the Right ThingJust Say ItDo What It TakesJust Off-CenterCustomer-CentricLearning Oriented Why Join Printfresh? Join a fast-growing, creative team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of fashion and designWork in an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and professional growth