Mens Design Assistant

We are seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Assistant Designer to join our passionate design team focused on men's apparel. As an Assistant Designer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the design process, assisting in the creation of innovative and forward-thinking designs. It's important that this person thrives in a fast-paced environment and can multi-task. A positive attitude is key.

• Support Sr. Designer on daily tasks in the design process
• Conduct ideation through deep dive research online and in-person market research
• Create and update CADs in the development process
• Assist in launching, developing, and tracking trim, fabric, prints, and styles
• Complete PLM/BOMs with accuracy
• Participate in fittings
• Document and take detailed notes in cross-functional weekly meetings and milestone meetings
• Organize and track inspiration samples, vendor samples, and development samples
• Create and organize fabric and trim binders seasonally
• Build and maintain Sr. Designer's line-plan / 1-pager seasonally
• Assist in weekly prototype reviews by gathering and prepping samples
• Assist in creating seasonal concept boards for presentations/milestone meetings
• Adhere to design calendar deadlines and timelines, ensuring all tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Be knowledgeable with all styles to continuously scrub through product
• Support Merch tasks, proto reviews, and Style Outs
• Provide support for driving capabilities, samples, inspiration, and various projects
• Support Sr. Designer with styling and organizing of samples / Setting up, breaking down design spaces
• Collaborate cross-functionally with assistants company-wide
• Check in with Design Operations Manager for any support needed
• Support VP of Design on daily tasks such as shipping, printing out documents, creating layouts with VP's inspiration, and building assets.

• Highly creative and detail-oriented
• Experience in men's apparel design
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and multitask
• Positive attitude
• Strong research skills
• Proficient in CAD software
• Knowledge of trim, fabric, prints, and styles
• Excellent organizational skills
• Familiarity with PLM/BOM processes
• Strong note-taking skills
• Ability to track and organize samples
• Familiarity with design calendar deadlines and timelines
• Knowledgeable about product styles
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in shipping and document printing
• Ability to assist with styling and organizing samples
• Willingness to support VP of Design on various tasks

• Competitive base salary range of $62,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
• Possibility of performance bonuses and long term incentives
• Paid time off (PTO) policy
• Progressive benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask
• Positive attitude is valued
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to work with a passionate design team
• Opportunity to work on innovative and forward-thinking designs
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Access to Adobe suites: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Knowledge in CAD skills
• Knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Knowledge in performance fabrication and trims
• Knowledge in graphic design is a plus