Design Assistant

PRE Labs Inc.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a motivated Design Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this full-time role, you will play a crucial part in the design department, focusing on creating protective products. Your skills in apparel pattern making and design software will be essential as you contribute to product development and production processes. This position offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment while working alongside a close-knit team. If you are passionate about design and eager to grow, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full paid benefits

Qualifications

• Post-secondary qualification in design or pattern making.
• Previous production or manufacturing experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design department reporting to the Manager of Design.
• Involve in marker making and pattern design for production.

Skills

Apparel pattern making software (Gerber, TUKA)

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams)

Adobe Illustrator

Garment construction and fittings

Education

Post-secondary qualification/certificate in design

Tools

CAD software

Job description

PRE Labs is looking for a motivated worker to help us produce our growing line of protective products including concealable, external, and tactical body armour and accessories, protective clothing, and more.

Always innovating and with our customer’s protection in mind, we are at the leading edge of developing protective technologies.

Job responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Manager of Design, the Design Assistant will play a key role in the design department.
• Marker making
• Pattern design and alteration for production
• Additional design and production duties as needed
• Product design and development

Experience and education:

• Ideally hold a post-secondary qualification/certificate in design and/or pattern making
• Previous production and/or manufacturing experience is essential
• Experience in apparel pattern making software (Gerber, TUKA, etc.) is essential
• Knowledge of garment construction and fittings
• Skilled with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Experience in Adobe Illustrator and/or CAD software is an asset

Who you are:

• Have a passion for design and apparel products
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Have excellent computer skills and ability to adapt to new software
• Willing to learn and grow with a tight-knit team

This is a full-time paid position with full paid benefits. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. We appreciate your interest.

Please send your resumé to [e-mail].