Textiles Design Assistant

Berkshire Blanket and Home Co. is the largest designer and importer of blankets, throws, and soft home décor in the U.S. Join our Technical Design Team and grow with us!

About the role

Our new Design Assistant will enjoy working independently while actively helping those around them. They will have a true appreciation for learning, attention to detail, organization, and upholding standards.

Responsibilities

• Independently review strike-offs and yardage for pattern, color, and technique
• Work with internal team members and communicate directly with customers/buyers
• Collaborate with Account Managers, Designers, and International team members to correct or revise sample colors and patterns
• Communicate clearly with our teams in China and occasionally India regarding revised sample requests based on comments and approvals
• Request yardage from factories
• Review, establish, and maintain existing color and pattern standards for production
• Maintain and review processes with customer teams and management
• Assist with creation of presentation boards and/or PDFs for meetings
• Cut and surge swatches for customer submission and standard library records
• Create color, pattern, and fabrication standard records and maintain the library
• Create, label, and maintain standard color chips for customer presentations
• Maintain shared tracking and request spreadsheets of yardage
• Work directly with the Product Development team and customer/brand Account Managers on needed samples and finished swatches
• Support additional sample projects and initiatives as needed

Requirements

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Outlook)
• Strong ability to read, write, and communicate in English, following written and sketch requests
• Work independently to complete tasks and daily duties
• Understand and take action on tasks based on priority
• Effectively collaborate with internal team members including Design, Product Development, and Account Management
• Ability to operate and manage home sewing machines: Single-needle, Overlock/Serge Stitch, Coverstitch, etc.
• Ability to sit or stand for periods of time with continuous movements of hands, arms, and fingers while sewing
• Respectfully and clearly communicate directly with overseas vendors

Pay

$20.00–$22.00 per hour based on experience

Schedule

In-office, Monday–Friday, 40 hours weekly