What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Assistant - Dresses position at The Kasper Group?
Design Assistant - Dresses, Women's Wholesale Apparel
The Kasper Group is an industry leader in women’s wear-to-work and special occasion apparel. For over 30 years, our reputation has been built on excellence, innovative product, and a portfolio of iconic brands including Kasper, Anne Klein, LeSuit, and Kenneth Cole. We focus on delivering high-quality, relevant fashion to the modern consumer, driven by a collaborative and exceptional team. Join us in shaping the future of contemporary wholesale.
We are looking for a creative and highly organized Design Assistant - Dresses to join our team. In this role, you'll provide essential support to our design process, from initial sketches to final production. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our private label accounts and see your work come to life.
What You'll Do:
- Develop and Create: Contribute to the design process by sketching in Illustrator and developing detailed tech packs and specs.
- Manage Samples: Be responsible for the day-to-day organization and tracking of all samples, including proto check-ins. You will also prepare samples for presentations by steaming and hanging them.
- Support the Design Process: Create and update presentation boards. Manage PLM entry for development and production styles.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Act as a key liaison with our production department and assist with the organization of trims, artwork, and other design-related materials.
Who We're Looking For:
- Experience: You have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
- Skills: You have strong proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and PLM. You have a strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Education: You have a minimum of an Associate's degree in Fashion or a Bachelor's in a related field.
- Qualities: You are highly organized, a team player, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Please submit a resume and a portfolio of your artwork to be considered for this role.
Salary Range: *Actual base salary for this role within the above range will be based upon experience, qualifications and/or assigned unit.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected eternal status.