Assistant Designer, Kids

KITH•New York, NY

2d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

KITH Kids is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Assistant Designer to support the kid’s design team across multiple apparel categories and seasons. In addition to providing design administrative support, you will work closely with the Senior Designer to bring creative products to life from initial concept. This is a great role for an early-career designer with knowledge of apparel design and a strong understanding of the KITH brand identity. The team is looking for a team player who is highly organized and possesses a natural eagerness to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience in apparel design
Experience in tech pack creation
Strong computer skills in Adobe Illustrator and CAD sketching
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Extremely detail-oriented
Demonstrates proactiveness and strong problem-solving skills
Strong note-taking skills
Knowledge of general apparel construction
Knowledge of fashion textiles and terminology
Must be able to handle multiple priorities with the ability to swiftly adapt and pivot as business needs evolve
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external partners
Contributes positively to team dynamics
Must be able to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality where appropriate

Nice To Haves

Experience working within PLM systems preferred
Experience with 3D design programs is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Support the Senior Designer with detailed CAD sketching, tech pack and BOM creation, and artwork scaling for all seasonal and collaborative collections.
Take thorough notes during all weekly fittings to support design and production comments.
Help prepare and build out accurate and detailed sample and submit comments during production stages.
Routinely update all master files, sketches, and organize shared drives.
Communicate with overseas partners during development and production stages.
Organize and maintain fabric libraries.
Develop and create new trim artworks for seasonal developments.
Conduct trend and market research to support seasonal concept development.
Assist with sample, trim, and fabric development throughout the design process.
Support the team in managing multiple product categories and seasonal timelines.
Ownership of specific styles across multiple seasonal collections.
Capable of managing multiple projects and tasks weekly while adapting to varying deadlines and business needs.
Create strong professional relationships with cross-functional partners both in-office and overseas.
Learn how to effectively manage projects and communicate professionally with internal teams, vendors, and development partners.