Assistant Designer

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an entry‑level Denim Design Assistant in New York to support seasonal denim development. You will assist in sketches, CADs, washes, and technical flats while researching trends and coordinating with cross‑functional teams.

The role emphasizes organization, collaboration, and continuous learning in a fast‑paced fashion environment with exposure to seasonal collections and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 0–2 years design experience or internships in apparel preferred.
• Strong interest in denim design and product development.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with PLM systems is a plus.
• Strong sketching, CAD, and technical flat skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management abilities.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team in developing seasonal denim collections across categories.
• Research denim trends and social media to identify opportunities for the brand.
• Prepare inspiration boards, seasonal concepts, and trend presentations.
• Create sketches, CADs, technical flats, and presentation materials.
• Assist in washes, fabrications, trims, and design details for product initiatives.
• Conduct market research across retail and online platforms.
• Maintain tech packs with accurate design information and wash instructions.
• Organize and track sample development through the product lifecycle.
• Support wash development by reviewing strike-offs and submissions with the manager.
• Prepare samples and reference materials for fittings and reviews.
• Communicate updates to Design, Merchandising, and Technical teams.
• Help ensure design specs are updated in PLM in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, TD, Product Development, Production, and Sourcing.
• Participate in sample reviews, fittings, seasonal meetings, and line reviews.
• Communicate sample status and development needs to internal and external partners.
• Assist in preparing seasonal presentations and leadership materials.
• Monitor denim and fashion trends through retail research and runway coverage.
• Maintain trend, wash, fabric, and inspiration archives for the team.
• Track industry developments in denim fabrics, silhouettes, washes, sustainability, and consumer preferences.
• Maintain organized sample libraries, wash standards, fabric swatches, trims, and seasonal design records.
• Assist with seasonal calendar management and ensure milestones are met.
• Organize design files, line sheets, decks, and seasonal documentation.
• Support special projects and additional design initiatives as needed.

Skills

Sketching

CAD

Technical Flats

Apparel Construction

Fit Knowledge

Fabric Knowledge

Wash Development

Trend Research

Sample Development

Color Direction

Organizational Abilities

Communication Skills

Time Management

Collaborative Mindset

Willingness to Learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

PLM Systems

AI Design Tools

Job description

• Support the design team in the creation and development of seasonal denim collections across assigned categories.
• Research fashion, denim, cultural, and social media trends to identify opportunities relevant to the brand customers.
• Assist in the preparation of inspiration boards, seasonal concepts, trend presentations, and color direction.
• Create and update sketches, CADs, technical flats, and presentation materials under the guidance of senior design leadership.
• Help develop washes, fabrications, trims, and design details that support seasonal product initiatives.
• Conduct competitive shopping and market research across retail channels and online platforms.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of tech packs, ensuring design details, construction information, trims, and wash instructions are accurately documented.
• Organize and track sample development throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support wash development by reviewing strike-offs, wash submissions, and samples with manager for design consistency.
• Prepare samples, reference materials, and comments for fittings and review meetings.
• Partner with Technical Design and Product Development teams to communicate updates and maintain accurate records.
• Help ensure design specifications are updated and entered into PLM systems in a timely manner.
• Work closely with Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, Product Development, Production, and Sourcing teams throughout the development process.
• Participate in sample reviews, fittings, seasonal meetings, and line reviews.
• Communicate sample status, design updates, and development needs to internal and external partners.
• Assist in preparing seasonal presentations and leadership review materials.
• Monitor denim and fashion trends through retail research, social media, runway coverage, and competitive analysis.
• Maintain trend, wash, fabric, and inspiration archives for the design team.
• Track industry developments in denim fabrics, silhouettes, washes, sustainability, and consumer preferences.
• Maintain organized sample libraries, wash standards, fabric swatches, trims, and seasonal design records.
• Assist with seasonal calendar management and ensure key milestones are met.
• Organize design files, line sheets, presentation decks, and seasonal documentation.
• Support special projects and additional design initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of design experience, internships, or relevant experience within the apparel industry preferred.
• Strong interest in denim design, fashion trends, and product development.
• Basic knowledge of apparel construction, fit, fabrics, washes, and garment development processes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with PLM systems is a plus.
• Strong sketching, CAD, and technical flat skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong willingness to learn and grow within a design team.
• Familiarity with AI design and visualization tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Vizcom, or comparable platforms is a plus.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong capabilities in denim design, trend analysis, and product development, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and technical design skills. Effectively collaborates with cross-functional teams to support the creation and execution of seasonal collections.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Denim Design
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Technical Flat Skills
• Apparel Construction Knowledge
• PLM Systems Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Sketching
• CAD
• Technical Flats
• Apparel Construction
• Fit Knowledge
• Fabric Knowledge
• Wash Development
• Trend Research
• Sample Development
• Color Direction

Soft Skills

• Organizational Abilities
• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Collaborative Mindset
• Willingness to Learn

Industry Keywords

• Fashion Design
• Apparel Industry
• Denim Trends
• Product Development
• Seasonal Collections

Tools & Technologies

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• PLM Systems
• AI Design Tools