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Assistant Apparel Designer (Mid-Level)

Cella
Cella Salary
San Francisco, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
Location: San Francisco, California

Job Type: Contract

Compensation Range: $58 - 63 per hour

We are seeking a focused and efficient Assistant Designer for a short-term contract (approx. 1.5 to 2 months). In this role, you will act as a key pillar of support for our Senior Design team, helping translate creative concepts into technical realities. You will bridge the gap between creative vision and execution by managing tech packs, maintaining product data, and ensuring seamless cross-functional communication.

Contract Note: Because this is a high-impact, short-term project (< 2 months), we need someone who is highly proficient in industry tools and can onboard quickly with minimal hand-holding.

Responsibilities:

  • Design & Sketching: Support the Senior Designer by creating highly accurate, detailed flat sketches in Adobe Illustrator.
  • Technical Development: Complete comprehensive tech packs and maintain precise Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the PLM system.
  • Visual Organization: Keep digital workspaces, specifically Miro boards, updated and organized to facilitate fluid team collaboration and presentations.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Merchandising and Production teams to ensure design intent aligns with business goals, cost targets, and production timelines.


Qualifications:

  • Experience: 2-4 years of experience in apparel design (mid-level assistant or associate level).
  • Technical Skills: * Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator for technical sketching.
  • Hands-on experience managing data and BOMs within PLM software.
  • Familiarity with Miro or similar digital collaboration tools.
  • Product Knowledge: Solid understanding of garment construction, textiles, and the product development lifecycle (denim/casualwear experience is a major plus!).
  • Work Style: Ability to adapt quickly, meet tight deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.


JOBID: 062026-134696

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Salary : $58 - $63

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