Design Assistant

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Create accurate flat sketches for design development & complete tech sheets with rough specs.
• Send tech sheets and/or tear sheets to vendors, assigning style numbers, and following up on PD’s.
• Create accurate technical specs to support design development and production.
• Assist Designers with vendor appointments, sourcing fabrics, and trims that fall into the trend direction given.
• Support Designers with organizing sketches, fabrics, trims and PD’s.
• Organize & maintain sample system by department & vendor.
• Supervise design development during the designer’s absence, including fittings, detailing, and style adaptations.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• 1+ years of experience as a Design Assistant in the fast fashion industry.
• Solid understanding of designs from a technical perspective, i.e. producing patterns and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of fabrications, silhouettes, colorways, garment construction, and trim.
• Proficient in the Adobe creative suite (illustrator and photoshop).
• Able to multitask and work in a fast paced industry.
• Excellent communication skills to build vendor relationships.
• Embolishes our core Windsor values & mission statement.