Assistant Fashion Designer

Join a fast-growing apparel manufacturer where you’ll be directly involved in turning trend-right concepts into real product for major retailers. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role supporting the Design team, ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-focused, and excited to learn the full product development cycle from concept through samples.

Role Overview

The Assistant Designer will support the Designer and Design Room in all aspects of sample development, fabric and trim management, and communication with overseas factories. You’ll help keep projects on track, ensure materials are properly documented, and assist with CADs and artwork to bring each collection to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and track sample requests for stores, ensuring all deadlines are met and information is accurate.
• Support in creating and processing CADs as needed for presentations and production packages.
• Assist with recoloring prints and artwork to build out colorways and line extensions.
• Coordinate sending screens and fabrics out for printing, monitoring status and timing.
• Handle shipments of fabrics and trims for dyeing, ensuring instructions and details are clear.
• Maintain consistent communication with import factories to support timely product development.
• Receive and check in all fabrics and trims; assign and track codes so materials are clearly identified and easy to locate.
• Provide general support for day-to-day Design Room operations and special projects as needed.

What Makes This Role Exciting

• Work closely with experienced designers and see your contributions reflected in product going to major retailers.
• Gain end-to-end exposure to the development process: from artwork and CADs to fabric/trim sourcing and factory follow up.
• Join a growing apparel manufacturer where new ideas, initiative, and ownership of your work are valued.
• Opportunities to support additional projects, giving you broader experience across design and product development.