Apparel Design - Technical and Administrative Assistant

oh baby! brand; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

oh baby! brand is seeking an Apparel Design - Technical and Administrative Assistant to join our Minneapolis team on-site. In this full-time role, you’ll support the design team with technical tasks, organize specs, samples, and records, and manage routine administrative duties.

You’ll act as a liaison between design, production, and customer-facing teams to ensure smooth workflows. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, solid clerical skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication across teams.
• Experience with administrative processes and supporting daily tasks.
• Proficient clerical skills including data entry and record keeping.
• High level of organization and attention to detail for technical and administrative data.
• Comfort working on-site in a collaborative, creative environment.
• Familiarity with apparel design workflows or fashion documentation is a plus.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for meetings and presentations.
• Respond to routine inquiries and manage follow-ups.
• Support customer service follow-up related to product details.
• Document and maintain workflows and processes.
• Coordinate communication between design, production, and customer-facing teams.
• Handle scheduling, data entry, and file management for the design team.

Skills

Clear communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Organization

Team-oriented on-site work

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Fashion/Business

Tools

Office software

Job description

Company Description

oh baby!® brand is a children's apparel and accessories company that celebrates comfort, whimsy, and handcrafted individuality. Founded in 1994 by designer Mary Lauer, the brand has grown from a small Mall of America shop into a global presence in boutiques and department stores, as well as its own Minneapolis-area boutiques. Each piece is designed with soft, high-quality fabrics and thoughtful details, grounded in a belief that childhood deserves beauty, care, and comfort. The company remains rooted in Minnesota while reaching families worldwide and is owned and operated by Lauer Enterprises, Inc., with distribution through Happy Family Designs, Inc.

Role Description

The Apparel Design - Technical and Administrative Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in Minneapolis, MN. This role supports the apparel design team with technical tasks such as updating spec sheets, organizing samples, tracking product details, and maintaining digital and physical design records. The assistant will handle administrative and clerical responsibilities, including scheduling, data entry, file management, and coordinating communication between design, production, and customer-facing teams. Day-to-day work includes preparing materials for meetings, responding to routine inquiries, assisting with customer service follow-up related to product details, and ensuring workflows and processes are documented and up to date. The role requires strong attention to detail, consistency in handling documentation, and a collaborative approach to supporting a creative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Administrative Processes and Administrative Assistance, such as scheduling, organizing files, and supporting daily operational tasks.
• Proficient Clerical Skills, including data entry, record keeping, document preparation, and basic office software use.
• High level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail in managing technical and administrative information.
• Comfort working in an on-site, team-oriented environment within a creative setting.
• Familiarity with apparel design workflows, product specifications, or fashion-related documentation is a plus.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.