Design Assistant

CORE DUTIES

• Support the overall design team with development of all seasonal collections
• Responsible for setting up seasonal color code requests and building style logic for every collection
• Assign style numbers to all new developments
• Translate all finalized styles and info to Company Master Line sheet
• Work with design team to pull pantone selections and set up seasonal color palettes for all categories
• Affiliate with maintaining design area boards with mood/color images, updated sketches, and fabric swatches if available
• Affiliate with preparing for meetings by helping to gather all necessary information and materials
• Affiliate with supporting the maintenance of well organized seasonal binders (with fabric headers/lab dips/print strike offs/etc.) and sample racks as a trusted design reference for each collection to ensure development efficiency and traceability
• Affiliate with building and maintaining physical and virtual libraries of core fabrics and yarns
• Affiliate with supporting the setup of swatch and print packages for send out as needed for new developments
• Affiliate with assisting the design team with creating CADs as needed
• Affiliate with supporting the development of cut up, fast track, and wholesale exclusive styles
• Affiliate with supporting the sample purchasing/returning and tracking
• Affiliate with maintaining overall organization and cleanliness of Design area, including design samples + sample racks in storage area
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in sketching/CAD creation using Adobe Illustrator (proficiency using Procreate a plus)
• Strong eye for trend and color
• Ability to learn the brand DNA and support in the design process
• Strong ability to clearly communicate silhouettes and detailed garment construction through tech pack creation and CADS
• Strong knowledge of design details, fabric, interior construction, and fit terminology
• Flexible and adaptable in a very fast-paced environment
• Able to effectively multitask and change direction as needed, to work/think independently as well as part of a team
• Candidate must be highly organized with excellent follow through, attention to detail, time management skills and the ability to prioritize with a sense of urgency
• Self-motivated and proactive with a positive and dependable attitude
• Able to complete daily tasks while working from home
• Flexibility with regards to job responsibilities