Fashion Design Assistant

Apparelmark; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance

POA days

Annual raise after review

Studio access for work/research

Fabric library access

Photo wall and equipment access

Trend software access

Courier accounts access

Office supplies and refreshments

Job summary

Apparelmark in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Fashion Project Coordinator/Design Assistant to join our fast-paced design studio. This full-time, on-site role supports the design and development team, manages client communications, and helps move collections from concept through production.

Strong graphic design and Illustrator skills are essential, with a willingness to learn trims, fittings, and production processes.

Qualifications

• Graphic design and artwork skills mandatory.
• Ability to create art graphics and social media content.
• Understanding end-to-end fashion garment creation and calendar.
• Experience working with garment factories preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development team, manage client relationships and vendor updates.
• Process production orders and maintain organization through development cycle.
• Coordinate with production vendors to move collections from development to production.

Skills

Graphic design

Communication

Project coordination

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Fashion Project Coordinator/Design Assistant

COMPANY: Apparelmark

LOCATION: Vancouver

HOURS: Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION: Fashion Project Coordinator/Design Assistant PAY: $40,000-$55,000 TBD

CONTACT: [e-mail]

Who we are

Apparelmark is a fast-paced, multi-layer design agency facilitating local and international clients in the technical apparel & accessory industry. Working from our inhouse office in Vancouver, our team oversees design processes, development, fittings, procurement and production management of an assortment of brands in the fashion industry. We are looking to add an enthusiastic member to our team who is ready to step into the world of end to end fashion creation.

What we are looking for

The Fashion Design Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in Vancouver, BC. This role is an excellent opportunity to work in a multi-brand centered environment and learn how modern ecommerce brands succeed in the fashion space. You will be working directly with our expert design and development team learning the latest and greatest trends of the day to help build incredible fashion collections. The team will rely on your excellent communication, organization and email etiquette skills to stay organized on every project you are a part of. You will be tasked with knowing where each client is in the process, what they are missing to get to the next stage, keep track of email threads, communicate with vendors and help with basic supply chain questions. Graphic and artwork skills are mandatory for this role as you will be counted on to help approve and create graphics for apparel as well as social media campaigns and creative initiatives.

• Can process and navigate multiple email chains and stay organized on the expected next steps
• Has a clear understanding of the end to end fashion garment creation and processing calendar
• Graphic Design Skills are mandatory, ability to create art graphics, social media content creation experience as well as reels and ideation
• Can communicate clearly, accurately and professionally through written and verbal dialog across team supported initiatives, vendors and support agents
• Can step into sourcing of trims, fabrics and maintain a professional conversation with suppliers, vendors and fabric mills
• Willingness to learn new skills in the field of fit expertise, techpack building, size chart construction, and production management
• Upbeat, and light hearted personality that is able to work directly with our clients

Role and Responsibilities

You will be tasked with supporting our design and development team in the role of managing client relationships, communicating and updating vendors on project progress, helping process production orders and maintain organization through the end to end development cycle.

Day-to-Day

• You will be CC’ed on all emails related to projects you are helping manage and organize
• You will be supporting the team on helping keep projects on track, help with graphic and artwork for apparel, prints, social media updates and help with basic development skills
• You will be asked to communicate with production vendors to help facilitate their ongoing needs to move client collections from development into production and completion
• You will be tasked to keep all company projects flowing on task and on time to ensure company wide completion goals are met

Requirements

• Proficient using Adobe Illustrator
• Proficient in graphic design/art work
• Comprehension of the design/development process of a garment from ideation to production
• Confidence managing multiple product timelines
• Desire to learn apparel development (creating T/Ps, building BOM’s, fittings etc
• Excellent communication skills and email etiquette
• Experience working with a garment factory (preferred)

Assessment Period/Bonus Pay Structure

We will treat your first 90 days with us an opportunity to get to know you and give you the opportunity to evaluate us as an employer. During this period you will be working closely with our team to learn our policies, processes, templates and internal operations. Upon completion of the initial 90 days you will fully introduced into your new role.

Perks

• Ability to work across multiple fashion markets and brands
• Wellness allowance and POA days
• Bonus payment structure and raises available at every annual review
• Unlimited access to our 1500 sq studio to work, research or escape
• Unlimited access to our extensive fabric library room and inventory
• Unlimited access to our photo wall, camera equipment and software
• Unlimited access to the latest trend software the industry
• Unlimited access to Fedex and courier accounts
• Unlimited access to office supplies, snacks, water and refreshments