Assistant Designer

24 Seven Talent; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Based in Los Angeles

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking an Assistant Designer in Los Angeles to support ready-to-wear programs for a major retail account. This full-time role thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and offers exposure across the entire design process, from research and concept development to boards, CADs, and product execution.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of assistant design experience, strong sketching and CAD skills, proficiency with Illustrator, InDesign, and Excel, and thrives in

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of assistant design experience in ready-to-wear or apparel.
• Strong sketching, illustration, and CAD skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Excel.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of line sheets, tech packs, and development processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trend, market, and competitive research to inspire seasonal development.
• Create sketches and CADs to support design direction and product assortments.
• Assist with sample tracking, organization, and overall design support.
• Develop line sheets and other merchandising or presentation tools.
• Prepare boards and materials for meetings, reviews, and internal presentations.
• Maintain fabric references and organize core library resources.
• Partner with the broader team on daily design needs and special projects.

Skills

Sketching

Communication

Organization

Collaborative work

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Excel

Job description

An established Los Angeles fashion team is seeking an Assistant Designer to support ready-to-wear programs for a major retail account. This full-time opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a creative, fast-moving environment and is eager to contribute across multiple phases of the design process. From research and concept development to presentation support and product execution, this role offers strong exposure to the full lifecycle of apparel design.

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Conduct trend, market, and competitive research to inspire seasonal development
• Create sketches and CADs that support design direction and product assortments
• Assist with sample tracking, organization, and overall design support
• Develop line sheets and other merchandising or presentation tools
• Prepare boards and materials for meetings, reviews, and internal presentations
• Maintain fabric references and organize core library resources
• Partner with the broader team on daily design needs and special projects

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of assistant design experience within ready-to-wear or apparel

Required Skills

• Strong sketching, illustration, and CAD skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Excel
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• Working knowledge of line sheets, tech packs, and development processes
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to jump in where needed

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with overseas vendors or cross-functional partners is a plus
• Full-time opportunity
• Hybrid schedule, 3–4 days onsite
• Based in Los Angeles, California

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.