Assistant Designer (Nicole Miller Sleepwear)
About The Position
Dreamwear is seeking an Assistant Designer for its Nicole Miller Sleepwear team. The role contributes to seasonal and customer-driven women’s sleepwear collections, supporting design and development from trend research and concept creation through sample review and production preparation. The ideal candidate is passionate about women’s sleepwear and fashion, has a strong eye for color, print, and trends, and can translate creative concepts into clear, production-ready artwork and technical packages. The position requires strong Illustrator and Photoshop skills, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Assistant Designer works with senior team members and cross-functional partners, including Design, Product Development, and Technical Design, as well as overseas factories. The role supports artwork, technical packages, samples, sourcing, presentations, and project tracking to help keep development work organized and on schedule. Applicants should submit a resume and portfolio, including examples of Illustrator and Photoshop work.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is required.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and follow-up skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- A positive, collaborative attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Passion for fashion and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Submit a portfolio link or examples of work with the application.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred.
- Previous internship or other relevant industry experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the development of seasonal and customer-driven Nicole Miller sleepwear collections.
- Research seasonal trends, colors, prints, fabrics, silhouettes, and details to support new collections.
- Work with senior team members on print, artwork, color, fabrication, and trim selection.
- Assist with flat sketching and maintain organized fabric, trim, print, and color libraries.
- Develop production-ready print and graphic artwork, ensuring it is accurately sized, colored, and prepared for production.
- Create accurate technical development packages with construction details, sketches, fabrications, trims, prints, and color specifications.
- Prepare and send tech packs, sample requests, production artwork, and color standards.
- Communicate with overseas factories about product development, artwork, samples, and production needs.
- Track and follow up on sample development, fabric and trim sourcing, artwork, and related deliverables.
- Review incoming samples with the Design team and assist with comments and revisions.
- Help prepare seasonal presentations, line reviews, and customer meetings.
- Partner with Design, Product Development, Technical Design, and other cross-functional teams to keep projects organized and on schedule.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off policy with additional holidays
- 401(k)
- Gym discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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