Assistant Designer

Express•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for supporting the designer and the design process in all of its facets, including sketching, creating and updating detailed tech packs, updating Decks, taking detailed notes during fittings, and communicating clearly with cross functional partners and design manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design
0 – 3 years
Eye for the brand.
Excellent design and sketching skills.
Strong fashion and creative ability.
Keen trend awareness
Strong organizational skills & ability to manage multiple tasks
Strong communication skills
Ability to work well with multiple team members: Positive Team player attitude
Sense of accountability and strong work ethic
Punctuality & dependable attendance
Proficiency in: WebPDM, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Google

Nice To Haves

Internship in Fashion Design
Excellent collaboration skills and organization skills
Punctual and responsible
Great communication skills are a must

Responsibilities

Participate in research and development of seasonal trends (Runway, Magazines, Style blogs, etc.)
Assists in shopping retail and designer markets to seek new & innovative ideas
Assists in product development at all stages under guidance of Designer
Assists and supports the Designer in sketching & developing to the assigned product category
Creates Design development tech pack components accurately. Modifies and updates information as necessary throughout the development cycle
Participate and attend all fittings until approved fit. Take detailed notes and follow up as needed
Maintain all current design information: color, prints, trims, reference tears, etc.
Help maintain organizational support to the team.
Document and preserve all illustrations, design layouts, and design development information for future reference
Prepare line and presentation materials for weekly and milestone meetings: line sheets, print boards, fabric boards, sketch boards, research boards, and garment samples.Organize after milestone meetings
Provide support to Sr. Designer/Designer during design-driven meetings—take accurate notes, help dress model, provide tech pack details as needed
Communicate(s) on a daily basis with cross-functional teams & overseas offices to assist in workload and deliverables
Work with the greater design team in other categories to support larger design direction goals & objectives
Adheres to seasonal time and action calendar to meet all deliverables