Assistant Designer

Solomon Page; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking an Assistant Designer to support the brand's commercial product designs across collections. This individual contributor role coordinates and delivers brand-right designs that align with the concept, business strategy, and fabric, fit, and color directions for new and existing lines.

The ideal candidate has a passion for the brand, works collaboratively, and can take direction while developing design skills and contributing to team goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Entry-level design experience in a comparable retail environment.
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign; Centric experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the design team in creating brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction and business strategy.
• Deliver design sketches and prototypes and provide clear specifications for construction.
• Build and maintain the sample room.
• Create flat sketches and CAD images.
• Prepare the design team for routine and milestone meetings, including coordinating line presentation boards/tableaus and selecting product samples.
• Communicate ongoing development details to internal partners, including Production, Technical Design, and Merchandising, as well as vendors.
• Partner with Technical Design on fit and execution of prototypes, assisting with scheduled fittings and necessary follow-up.
• Track and organize development samples, ensuring they are delivered within required timelines and properly passed off to key partners.
• Attend routine team meetings and key partner alignment sessions.
• Adapt designs based on feedback and incorporate revisions through finalization.
• Apply processes to understand and anticipate customer needs in order to exceed expectations and respond effectively.
• Utilize internal and external resources to source new ideas and stay current on competitor research and trend analysis.
• Communicate point of view clearly through mood boards and concept tears.
• Achieve established goals with strong attention to detail by tracking progress and anticipating potential issues.
• Pursue opportunities to grow professionally and develop design skills and competencies.
• Develop an understanding of the brand identity and specific product category.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and deliver work efficiently with speed and agility.

Skills

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Microsoft Office

Centric experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Our Assistant Designer is an individual contributor responsible for assisting with the creation of commercially viable product designs across collections. This role coordinates and delivers brand-right designs that align with the overall concept and business strategy, encompassing style, color/print, fit, and fabric for new and existing product lines. The Assistant Designer applies a solid working knowledge of fashion trends and consumer needs to product designs. The ideal candidate demonstrates a passion for the brand, works collaboratively, and is able to take direction while developing their design skills and contributing to team goals.

• Salary- $34k

Responsibilities

• Assist the design team in creating brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction and business strategy.
• Deliver design sketches and prototypes and provide clear specifications for construction.
• Build and maintain the sample room.
• Create flat sketches and CAD images.
• Prepare the design team for routine and milestone meetings, including coordinating line presentation boards/tableaus and selecting product samples.
• Communicate ongoing development details to internal partners, including Production, Technical Design, and Merchandising, as well as vendors.
• Partner with Technical Design on fit and execution of prototypes, assisting with scheduled fittings and necessary follow-up.
• Track and organize development samples, ensuring they are delivered within required timelines and properly passed off to key partners.
• Attend routine team meetings and key partner alignment sessions.
• Adapt designs based on feedback and incorporate revisions through finalization.
• Apply processes to understand and anticipate customer needs in order to exceed expectations and respond effectively.
• Utilize internal and external resources to source new ideas and stay current on competitor research and trend analysis.
• Communicate point of view clearly through mood boards and concept tears.
• Achieve established goals with strong attention to detail by tracking progress and anticipating potential issues.
• Pursue opportunities to grow professionally and develop design skills and competencies.
• Develop an understanding of the brand identity and specific product category.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and deliver work efficiently with speed and agility.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• Entry-level experience with some design experience in a comparable retail environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign; Centric experience is a plus.
• Exceptional talent with a commercial fashion eye and strong attention to product styling and performance.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong ability to retain and recall information.
• Customer-service-oriented mindset.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Highly motivated, passionate, and results-oriented.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Solid understanding of garment construction and the ability to communicate construction instructions clearly.
• Ability to champion change and react with speed and agility.
• Flexible and creative problem-solving skills.
• Professionalism and accountability.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long‑term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Opportunity Awaits.