Assistant Apparel Designer - Activewear

Splits59; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Splits59 is looking for an Assistant Designer to support the full seasonal cycle—from concept through CADs and tech packs to fittings and production handoff. This hands-on role reports to the Senior Designer and collaborates with cross-functional teams to learn how an activewear line comes together end to end.

You will assist in developing seasonal concepts, color palettes, graphics, and silhouettes, contribute to mood boards and trend research, and create CADs and sketches in Illustrator.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; hand-sketching ability
• Working knowledge of garment construction, fit, and stretch/performance fabrics
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Comfortable managing multiple seasons/deadlines at once
• Curious and eager to learn line building strategy and brand positioning

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing seasonal concepts, color palettes, graphics, and silhouettes aligned with brand direction
• Contribute to mood boards, trend research, and design presentations
• Create and update CADs and sketches in Illustrator
• Create and maintain detailed tech packs, including construction and print/graphic comments
• Attend fittings and capture fit comments/corrections for follow-up
• Support production/product-team meetings and cross-functional alignment
• Assist with sales line reviews and meeting prep

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Hand sketching

Garment construction

Fit & stretch fabrics

Detail-oriented

Time management

Curious & learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Splits59 is looking for an Assistant Designer to support Design through the full seasonal cycle - from concept, mood boards, and CADs through tech packs, fittings, and production handoff. This is a hands-on role for someone early in their career who wants to learn how an activewear line comes together end to end, reporting to our Senior Designer working closely with cross-functional teams.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist in developing seasonal concepts, color palettes, graphics, and silhouettes aligned with brand direction
• Contribute to mood boards, trend research, and design presentations
• Create and update CADs and sketches in Illustrator
• Create and maintain detailed tech packs, including construction and print/graphic comments
• Attend fittings and capture fit comments/corrections for follow-up
• Support production/product-team meetings and cross-functional alignment
• Assist with sales line reviews and meeting prep

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design
• 1-3 years of experience - activewear/performance apparel experience preferred

Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; hand-sketching ability
• Working knowledge of garment construction, fit, and stretch/performance fabrics
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Comfortable managing multiple seasons/deadlines at once
• Curious and eager to learn line building strategy and brand positioning