Assistant Designer, Cut & Sew Knitwear

Veronica Beard•New York, NY

3d•$24 - $25

About The Position

Veronica Beard is seeking a creative, curious, and resourceful Assistant Designer to support cut & sew knitwear from research through sample development. The role involves developing design materials, assisting with sourcing and sample tracking, attending fittings, organizing samples and files, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet seasonal deadlines. The designer will research sources such as vintage, runway, art, and street style and translate inspiration into ideas for silhouettes, color, fabrics, and details. A focused PDF portfolio is preferred, demonstrating research, design development, clean flats, and thoughtful editing. The portfolio may include denim, wovens, and sportswear with interesting details; sweaters are welcome, but the portfolio should show range beyond knitwear. The stated hourly rate is $24.00–$25.00. Compensation also includes a comprehensive benefits package, a short-term incentive program, a clothing allowance, and merchandise discounts. Veronica Beard describes its workplace as committed to mutual respect, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and identifies itself as an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

1–2 years’ experience in design.
A refined eye for color, proportion, and detail, with an appreciation for washed, casual product, femininity, and tailoring.
Ability to create clean technical flats in Illustrator or Procreate; strong Photoshop skills; familiarity with tech packs, line sheets, and fit notes.
A basic understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and fit.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
A positive, collaborative attitude and strong work ethic; receptiveness to feedback, thoughtful questions, and a solutions-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in fashion design or related training is preferred.
PLM familiarity.
An expressive croquis sketching hand.
An interest in fabric innovation.
A focused PDF portfolio is preferred over a website, demonstrating strong research, design development, clean flats, and thoughtful self-editing. Portfolios may include denim, wovens, and sportswear with interesting details; sweaters are welcome, but portfolios should show range beyond knitwear.

Responsibilities

Create and update technical flats, presentation boards, tech packs, and line sheets.
Assist with fabric and trim sourcing, development submissions, and sample tracking.
Attend fittings, document design comments, and update sketches and development details.
Keep samples, materials, and digital files organized, improving systems where needed.
Research vintage, runway, art, street style, and other sources, translating inspiration into ideas for silhouettes, color, fabrics, and details.
Partner with Product Development, Technical Design, Merchandising, and Production to meet seasonal deadlines.