Assistant Designer- Men's

Oved Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and

401(k) company match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

o5 group is an industry leader in global fashion design with a NYC HQ and brand offices in CA. We are seeking an Assistant Designer to support the full product lifecycle, from tech packs to mood boards, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Grow in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and tech design. The candidate should have 0–1 year of design/product development experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of design/product development experience (internships count)
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, or Product Development
• Knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and design aesthetics
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, plus Word, Excel, Outlook
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication
• Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn line building and brand curation

Responsibilities

• Support the design manager with data entry, reporting, and issue tracking.
• Prepare meeting recaps, updates, and presentation boards.
• Track development samples from concept through adoption; share updates with cross-functional partners.
• Assist with the pipeline calendar (due dates, milestone meetings, deliverables).
• Sketching (Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop).
• Factory communication for samples & submits.
• Ensure information shared with partners is timely and aligned with design intent.
• Flag potential sample-tracking or timeline risks to keep projects on schedule.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, or Product Development

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

o5 group is an industry leader in global fashion & apparel design with 40+ years of success across wholesale, e-comm, and marketplace. We are privately held, HQ in NYC with brand offices in CA - a dynamic portfolio of global brands committed to operational excellence in design, product development, production, sourcing, distribution & logistics. With category expertise in full-collection menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, infant toddler; we specialize in denim, outerwear, activewear, loungewear/sleepwear, trusted by top retailers.

About the Role

We're looking for a motivated Assistant Designer to support the design team across the full product lifecycle—from tech packs and sample tracking to mood boards and cross-functional communication. Perfect for an early-career designer seeking hands-on exposure in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and growth in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and tech design.

How You’ll Contribute

• Support the design manager with data entry, reporting, and issue tracking.
• Prepare meeting recaps, updates, and presentation boards.
• Track development samples from concept through adoption; share updates with cross-functional partners.
• Assist with the pipeline calendar (due dates, milestone meetings, deliverables).
• Sketching (Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop)
• Factory communication for samples & submits
• Ensure information shared with partners is timely, accurate, and aligned with design intent.
• Flag potential sample-tracking or timeline risks to keep projects on schedule.

What You Bring to the Team

• Assistant Designer: 0-1 year of design/product development experience (internships count!).
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, or Product Development.
• Knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and design aesthetics.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, plus Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and curious-eager to learn line building, brand curation, and problem solving.

Why Join o5 group

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) + company-paid life insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) + company holidays.
• Family-oriented culture.
• Responsibility & Sustainability - at o5 group this spans economic, social, and environmental impact.