Assistant Designer (Nicole Miller Sleepwear)

Dreamwear; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Dreamwear is a leading wholesale intimate apparel and sleepwear brand, seeking an Assistant Designer to join the Nicole Miller Sleepwear team. You will translate creative concepts into production-ready artwork and technical packages, with a strong eye for color, print, and trend.

The role requires Illustrator and Photoshop proficiency, garment construction knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion Design or related field 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of seasonal and customer-driven Nicole Miller sleepwear collections.
• Research seasonal trends, colors, prints, fabrics, silhouettes, and details to support the development of new collections.
• Work closely with senior team members on print, artwork, color, fabrication, and trim selection.
• Assist with flat sketching and maintain organized fabric, trim, print, and color libraries.
• Develop and execute production-ready print and graphic artwork, ensuring artwork is accurately sized, colored, 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, artwork, samples, and production needs.
• Track and follow up on sample development, fabric and trim sourcing, artwork, and related deliverables.
• Review incoming samples with the Design team and assist with comments and revisions throughout the development process.
• Assist with preparing seasonal presentations, line reviews, and customer meetings.
• Partner with Design, Product Development, Technical Design, and other cross-functional teams to ensure projects remain organized and on schedule.

Skills

Illustrator

Photoshop

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Excel

Job description

Dreamwear is a leading wholesale intimate apparel and sleepwear company working with brands such as Juicy Couture, Laura Ashley, Danskin 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. The team develops product concepts and presentations for both internal teams and customer meetings, and once orders are placed, works closely with cross-functional partners to manage the sample development and production process.

We are looking for an Assistant Designer to join our Nicole Miller Sleepwear team! This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about women's sleepwear and fashion, has a strong eye for color, print, and trend, and is excited to contribute throughout the design and development process.

The ideal candidate is creative, highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong Illustrator and Photoshop skills are essential, along with an understanding of garment construction and the ability to translate creative concepts into clear, production-ready artwork and technical packages.

Job Responsibliities

• Assist with the development of seasonal and customer-driven Nicole Miller sleepwear collections.
• Research seasonal trends, colors, prints, fabrics, silhouettes, and details to support the development of new collections.
• Work closely with senior team members on print, artwork, color, fabrication, and trim selection.
• Assist with flat sketching and maintain organized fabric, trim, print, and color libraries.
• Develop and execute production-ready print and graphic artwork, ensuring artwork is accurately sized, colored, 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, artwork, samples, and production needs.
• Track and follow up on sample development, fabric and trim sourcing, artwork, and related deliverables.
• Review incoming samples with the Design team and assist with comments and revisions throughout the development process.
• Assist with preparing seasonal presentations, line reviews, and customer meetings.
• Partner with Design, Product Development, Technical Design, and other cross-functional teams to ensure projects remain organized and on schedule.
• This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may be changed or modified at any time at the discretion of management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred.
• Previous internship or other 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.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $52,000-$57,000. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of base compensation. The actual salary offered will depend on numerous factors, including, without limitation, experience and business objectives. Our base salary is just one component of our total rewards package, which also includes other health and wealth benefits including: Medical, dental and vision insurance; pre‑tax commuter/parking and other flex spending accounts; paid time off policy (with many additional holidays); 401k; gym discount and more!