Design Assistant, Men's

About the role

The Design Assistant will work closely with the Sr. Design Director and the Design, Merchandising, & Product Development Team to facilitate the execution of products across various categories for multiple seasons. The ideal candidate should have a keen eye for design, excellent attention to detail, and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full product life cycle from design and development through handoff to sales and marketing
• Provide both creative and practical support: Design Development, PLM, Sketching/CADS, Lab Dip Approvals, Tech Packaging, and administrative duties relating to organization of all submits and materials
• Update, maintain, and develop carryover, seasonal technical packages, and garment details/information; build the technical packages ensuring complete information for garment execution by the factory (including all needed layouts/diagrams to illustrate garment information/clarity)
• Under the oversight of the Design Director, have the opportunity to design and oversee specific product categories
• Ensure adherence to design/brand integrity as stipulated in Brand Guidelines
• Research and monitor the consumer and competitive marketplace to identify opportunities including inspiration trips and offsites, trend forecasting, and creating mood boards
• Communicate effectively between design, merchandising, and production teams with timely responses
• Attend and participate in fit sessions with the Design Team; collaborate with technical design to ensure accurate note-taking for updates, revising sketches, and corresponding to design BOMs
• Present design/trim/color concepts to the Design Director and cross-functional team members; prepare complete and accurate development packages for development and costing
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Support the team's success with additional assignments as needed

Requirements

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in design
• You have impeccable attention to detail, time management, and are highly organized
• You are a self-starter capable of operating semi-autonomously but always collaboratively
• You are a team player who is comfortable taking on additional responsibilities
• You have strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate openly and easily
• You are proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Google Docs, and Excel; experience with PLM is a plus
• Experience with men’s activewear product is a plus

What You'll Get

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits
• 401(k) with company incentive savings plan
• 10 company holidays annually
• Discretionary time off policy
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Clothing discount plus semi-annual gift card allotment

Full Time

5 days a week in office

Location

Onsite - Based in Stamford, CT