Assistant Designer - Kids Daywear & Sleepwear

Dreamwear; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Dreamwear in New York, NY is seeking an Assistant Designer for our Kids team to help develop seasonal and customer-driven collections across multiple brands. You will research trends, assist with prints, artwork, color selection, and support production-ready artwork and tech packs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to keep projects on schedule.

Ideal candidates have a fashion design degree or related field, internship experience, and proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel;

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred.
• Previous internship or relevant industry experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Illustrator & Photoshop is required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Positive, collaborative attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Passion for fashion and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of seasonal and customer-driven Kids collections across multiple brands.
• Research seasonal trends, colors, prints, and silhouettes to support the development of new collections.
• Work with senior team members on print, artwork, and color selection.
• Assist with flat sketching and maintain organized fabric, trim, and color libraries.
• Execute production-ready print and graphic artwork, ensuring artwork is accurately sized and prepared for production.
• Create organized and accurate technical development packages, including construction details, sketches, fabrications, trims, prints, and color specifications.
• Prepare and send tech packs, sample requests, production artwork, and color standards.
• Communicate with overseas factories regarding product development and production needs.
• Track and follow up on sample development, fabric sourcing, and related deliverables.
• Partner with Design and cross-functional teams to ensure projects remain organized and on schedule.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Passion for fashion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Dreamwear in New York, NY is seeking an Assistant Designer for our Kids team to help develop seasonal and customer-driven collections across multiple brands. You will research trends, assist with prints, artwork, color selection, and support production-ready artwork and tech packs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to keep projects on schedule.

Ideal candidates have a fashion design degree or related field, internship experience, and proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel;