Assistant Designer – Fashion: From Concept to Production

Nautica; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Term life insurance

Paid vacation/holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee discount

Résumé du poste

Nautica is seeking an Assistant Designer to support the design team from concept through production in New York. The role emphasizes collaboration, technical communication, and maintaining brand aesthetics and timelines.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in fashion design (or related field) and 0–2 years of experience with a strong portfolio. Proficiency in Illustrator/Photoshop and a willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related field preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in design or product development (internships included).
• Portfolio required.

Responsabilités

• Assist in developing seasonal concepts, color palettes, prints, and silhouettes aligned with brand direction.
• Create and update technical sketches and flats using Adobe Illustrator.
• Support designers in fabric, trim, and color selection.
• Assist in mood boards, presentations, and line reviews.
• Utilize platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and digital collaboration tools for inspiration and ideation.
• Create and maintain accurate tech packs, including measurements, construction details, and comments.
• Support fit sessions by taking notes and tracking revisions.
• Assist with sample management, including logging, organizing, and reviewing samples.
• Track product changes and updates throughout the development process.
• Liaise with Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production teams to ensure design intent is executed.
• Communicate clearly with overseas vendors and factories as directed.
• Support timeline management to ensure deadlines are met.
• Organize design files, boards, and reference libraries.
• Update seasonal line plans, BOMs, and internal tracking tools.
• Assist with market research, trend research, and competitive analysis.

Connaissances

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Sketching & illustration

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Outils

PLM

Miro

AI ideation tools

Description du poste

Nautica is seeking an Assistant Designer to support the design team from concept through production in New York. The role emphasizes collaboration, technical communication, and maintaining brand aesthetics and timelines.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in fashion design (or related field) and 0–2 years of experience with a strong portfolio. Proficiency in Illustrator/Photoshop and a willingness to learn are essential.