Assistant Designer

Catalyst Brands LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Term life insurance

Paid vacation/holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee discount

Job summary

Catalyst Brands LLC is seeking an Assistant Designer (Seasonal Product) in New York. The role supports design and development across key product categories for both DTC and Wholesale channels, aiding seasonal deliverables and scalable COE-led production.

Responsibilities include creating CADs, tech packs, supporting trend research, and assisting fabric/trim selection. You will maintain line sheets and manage samples in a fast-paced, cross-functional setting.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in apparel design.
• Experience in PLM/PDM for tech packs, Illustrator, Photoshop supporting CADs, sketches. Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Team player who collaborates easily and supports others.
• A fast learner who adapts quickly and embraces new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Create CADs, sketches, and PLM Tech packs
• Support trend research and seasonal concept development
• Assist in fabric and trim selection keeping library
• Support in office organization of samples, trims, fabrics, and other design tools
• Maintain line sheets and design boards
• Track sample status and support development updates

Skills

Detail orientation

Organizational skills

Team player

Fast learner

Tools

PLM/PDM

Illustrator

Photoshop

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Assistant Designer (Seasonal Product)

The Assistant Designer supports the design and development process across key product categories, enabling efficient execution of seasonal deliverables. This role works across both DTC and Wholesale channels, supporting brand-specific design needs as well as scalable, COE-led product development.

Responsibilities

• Create CADs, sketches, and PLM Tech packs
• Support trend research and seasonal concept development
• Assist in fabric and trim selection keeping library
• Support in office organization of samples, trims, fabrics, and other design tools.
• Maintain line sheets and design boards
• Track sample status and support development updates

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in apparel design
• Must have Experience in PLM/PDM for tech packs, Illustrator, Photoshop supporting CADs, sketches. Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Suite
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Team player who collaborates easily and supports others.
• A fast learner who adapts quickly and embraces new challenges

What You Get

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on all Catalyst Brands merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com

Pay Range

USD $57,200.00 - USD $104,000.00 /Yr.