What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Designer position at The Workshop LA?
Our client, a leading private label apparel company, is seeking an Assistant Designer to support the Girls (Kids) Design Team. This role is ideal for someone with 1–3 years of experience who is eager to grow their skills while working with major mass retailers such as Target and Walmart. The right candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume design environment.
What You’ll Do
- Complete all sample requests for assigned accounts, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
- Execute and monitor all send outs, ensuring accuracy and timely follow-through.
- Check in, track, and code all incoming fabrics and trims for proper identification and organization.
- Communicate daily with import factories to support development needs, track progress, and resolve issues.
- Coordinate priorities with the Designer and flag any outstanding issues that may impact timelines.
- Support overall design room operations, ensuring materials and samples are organized and accessible.
Daily Responsibilities
- Process CADs as needed for design development and retailer submissions.
- Recolor prints and artwork per direction or retailer feedback.
- Send out screens and fabrics for printing, monitoring all related steps.
- Send fabrics and trims to dye houses and track outcomes.
- Maintain organization of all trims, fabrics, codes, and sample materials.
- Assist the team with various day-to-day design tasks as needed to keep the development process running smoothly.
This role is onsite 5 days in Downtown LA.