Assistant Designer (Laura Ashley Daywear)

Dreamwear Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A wholesale apparel company in New York is seeking a Design Assistant to support their Laura Ashley brand. The role involves research on seasonal trends, managing tech packs and sample requests, and coordinating production with overseas factories. Ideal candidates should possess proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel, along with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks. A fashion degree and internship experience are preferred, and a passion for fashion is essential.

Qualifications

• Internship experience strongly preferred.
• Positive attitude and team player.
• Attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Research market seasonal trends for supporting design.
• Send out tech packs and manage sample requests.
• Execute organized technical development packages.
• Correspond with overseas factories regarding production.
• Assist designers with trim and fabric library.

Skills

Proficiency in Illustrator

Proficiency in Photoshop

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Fashion degree preferred

Job description

Dreamwear is a leading wholesale intimate apparel and sleepwear company working with brands such as Laura Ashley, Danskin, Juicy Couture, Roxy and Nicole Miller (visit dreamwear.com/our-brands to see more). The thriving partnerships we have established worldwide help us ensure the efficient production and expedited delivery of our product, and the impeccable quality and competitive pricing of our merchandise make us a top choice and reliable partner for leading retailers across the globe.

Our Design team is responsible for establishing the trends, color, and style direction for our seasonal and customer-driven lines. They create apparel designs to be shared with internal teams during trend presentations, and external teams at buyer meetings. Once orders are placed, the Design team manages and oversees the sample development and production process in conjunction with cross-functional partners.

We are seeking a Design Assistant to join our Laura Ashley team. Our Laura Ashley brand draws inspiration from the quintessential English lifestyle. Creating a feminine, sophisticated and timeless product, these traditional values and aesthetics are applied to create patterns that are rich in floral prints, remaining classic and true to the brand. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about fashion, have a keen eye for trends, and have a strong ability to multi-task. Additionally, they must be able to execute on the below essential responsibilities. If this sounds like you, please submit your resume & portfolio link for review - we look forward to hearing from you!

• Research the marketforseasonal trends, colors, prints and silhouettes to support the senior team.
• Responsible for sending out tech packs and sample requests, along with production artwork and color standards.
• Execute organized and accurate technical development packages that include construction details, sketches, fabrications, trims, print, and color details.
• Correspond with overseas factories regarding production.
• Assist designers with the trim and fabric library, color pallets, and flat sketching.
• Work with the senior team to make sure artwork is sized correctly and for choosing colors.
• Execute production packages including color and trim specifications and prepare production ready print and graphic artwork.
• Track and follow up on development and fabric sourcing.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Fashion degree preferred.
• Internship experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, & Microsoft Excel.
• Positive attitude and team player.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Candidate must be passionate about fashion and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Please include examples of your work with your resume.

* This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. They can be changed orally or in writing at any time at management's discretion.