Assistant Designer

Solomon Page; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Direct deposit

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Solomon Page is hiring an Assistant Designer in New York City for a top lingerie company. This is an individual contributor role supporting commercial designs across collections, aligning with brand concept, fit, color, and fabric.

You will assist with sketches, CADs, and sample room management while collaborating with teams to meet timelines. The position suits an entry-level designer with a strong eye for fashion, excellent organization, and willingness to learn under supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Entry level with some design experience in a comparable retail environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign; Centric a plus.
• Commercial fashion eye and attention to detail in product styling.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist design team in creating brand-right, commercial designs reflecting direction and strategy.
• Deliver sketches/prototypes with clear construction specifications.
• Build and maintain the sample room.
• Create flat sketches and CAD images.
• Prepare design team for meetings, coordinating boards and samples.
• Communicate development details to internal partners and vendors.
• Support fittings and follow-up with technical design on fit.
• Track development samples and ensure timely delivery.
• Attend routine meetings and partner alignment sessions.
• Adapt designs based on feedback and finish details.

Skills

Fashion eye

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Centric

Job description

We are hiring an Assistant Designer for a top lingerie company in NYC! Our Assistant Designer is an individual contributor responsible for assisting with the creation of commercially viable product designs across collections. Coordinates and delivers brand-right designs that tie back to the overall concept and business strategy; encompassing style, color/print, fit and fabric for new/existing product lines. Applies a solid working knowledge of fashion trends and consumer needs to product designs. Demonstrates a passion for the brand, inspires individuals and relies on limited experience to plan and accomplish goals. Takes direction under immediate supervision, exercising a minimal degree of scope/decision making.

• Pay $40/hr

Responsibilities

• Assist the design team in the creation of brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy
• Deliver design sketches/prototypes and provide clear specifications for construction
• Build and maintain the sample room
• Create flat sketches and CAD images
• Prepare design team for routine and milestone meetings, including the coordination of line presentation boards/tableaus and selection of product samples
• Communicate ongoing development details to internal partners (i.e. Production, Tech, Merchants) and vendors, ensuring all communication is flowing to the correct people
• 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 seamlessly passed off to key parties
• Attend routine team meetings and key partner alignment sessions
• Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization
• Apply processes to understand/anticipate the needs of the customer in order to exceed customer expectations and readily react to their needs
• Utilize resources in sourcing new ideas, both internally and externally, and stay up to date on competitor research/trend analysis
• Communicate point of view clearly through mood boards and concept tears
• Achieve set goals with acute attention-to-detail, tracking progress & anticipating potential issues
• Pursue/embrace opportunities to personally grow and develop skills/competencies
• Develop and understand the eye/brand identity and specific category
• Build and maintain effective relations with key partners
• Seek to improve process to deliver efficiently with speed/agility

Required Qaulifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Entry level with some design experience in a comparable retail environment
• Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign proficiency; Centric a plus
• Exceptional talent with a commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling/performance
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to recall information
• Customer service philosophy
• Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach
• Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented
• Solid communication and presentation skills
• Solid understanding and ability to communicate construction instructions
• Champion for change and able to react with speed and agility
• Flexible and creative problem solver
• Personal 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.