Demo

Design Assistant

Add-Black
Costa Mesa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/15/2026

Company Description

Add-Black is a Private Label Design and Manufacturing company of women's swimwear and cover-ups. Known for its creativity and attention to detail, Add-Black delivers high-quality, innovative fashion pieces that cater to contemporary trends and preferences. The company is dedicated to crafting unique and stylish garments that enhance the confidence and individuality of their clients. Located in Costa Mesa, CA, Add-Black fosters a collaborative environment for design professionals passionate about fashion and textiles.


Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Design Assistant role based in Costa Mesa, CA.


As a Design Assistant you will be required to support design team with the basic responsibilities, but not limited to:

  1. Cad creation in Illustrator
  2. Sourcing imagery for mood boards
  3. Building color cards and ordering swatches
  4. Fabric and Trim development
  5. Style overviews
  6. Assembling all materials for design presentations
  7. Attend all fittings and take notes
  8. Design room organization
  9. Assist with managing 3D designs
  10. Etc. Etc.


We are looking for a hard working Design Assistant who thrives in a fast paced environment and is excited to grow in this role. Candidate needs to be very detail driven, organized and have strong communication skills. On a scale of 1-10 with illustrator skills, we are looking for someone with an 8 or above. Eager to interview candidates who meet the requirements.

Salary.com Estimation for Design Assistant in Costa Mesa, CA
$58,923 to $78,608
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Design Assistant?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Design Assistant career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$51,526 - $68,848
Income Estimation: 
$65,700 - $87,740
Income Estimation: 
$61,481 - $94,767
Income Estimation: 
$65,415 - $88,333
Income Estimation: 
$57,938 - $74,469
Income Estimation: 
$68,853 - $87,891
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Design Assistant jobs in the Costa Mesa, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • SB Design House Newport, CA
  • Company Description SB Design House specializes in creating high-end, thoughtfully decorated outdoor spaces that seamlessly extend the beauty and functiona... more
  • 16 Days Ago

  • TILLCLOT Irvine, CA
  • Who We Are At Tillys , we’re a leading specialty retailer offering casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men, women, boys, and girls. Our ext... more
  • 5 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!