Summer Assistant, Designer - GWYN

goop•Santa Monica, CA

1d•$18•Hybrid

About The Position

goop is a lifestyle platform dedicated to exploration, curation, and groundbreaking conversation. From its award-winning beauty and fashion lines to its expansive editorial lens, goop invites women to embrace the process of becoming, and to discover deep joy in the pursuit of pleasure, beauty, and growth in all phases of life. Gwyneth Paltrow began goop in the fall of 2008 as a weekly newsletter. It has expanded into a beauty, fashion, and food business that’s also known for its products, curation, podcast, TV shows, live events, and retail stores. You are detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn, with a strong eye for aesthetics and an interest in the design process. You are excited by the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced, growing brand and take pride in supporting both creative and day-to-day design operations. You are proactive, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple priorities, bringing a thoughtful and solutions-oriented approach to your work. The Assistant Designer supports the GWYN design team across all stages of the product lifecycle, from initial concept through final development. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Technical Design, and Merchandising to help ensure cohesive execution of each collection. Sitting within the Design team, this role plays an important part in supporting the creative process and helping bring each season to life. This position reports to the Design Director.

Requirements

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Strong hand sketching skills
Highly detail-oriented with a strong eye for design and accuracy
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines
Interest in fashion design, materials, and garment construction
Strong communication and willingness to work collaboratively in a small team

Responsibilities

Conduct research for future collections, including silhouettes, fabrics, trims, finishes, and overall design inspiration
Assist in maintaining and updating fit line sheets after each fitting
Edit fit photos and support in creating presentation documents for internal and creative team use
Assist with sketching and updating technical sketches as needed
Create and edit color options using Photoshop
Support general day-to-day design tasks across the GWYN collection process
Participating in weekly fittings and documenting key insights and improvements
Creating polished PDF presentation decks for creative team reviews