Assistant Designer (Shapewear Brands)

Dreamwear Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel company located in New York seeks an Assistant for their Shapewear category. This role supports the Senior Designer in a fast-paced environment, conducting market research for seasonal trends, managing technical development packages, and coordinating with overseas factories. Ideal candidates should have a fashion degree, experience through internships, and proficiency in design software such as Illustrator and Photoshop. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to execute various critical tasks.

Qualifications

• Fashion degree preferred.
• Internship experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Passionate about fashion and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Research the market for seasonal trends.
• Send out tech packs and sample requests.
• Execute organized technical development packages.
• Correspond with overseas factories regarding production.
• Assist designers with the trim and fabric library.
• Work with the senior team on artwork and color selection.
• Execute production packages with specifications.
• Track and follow up on development and fabric sourcing.

Skills

Proficiency in Illustrator

Proficiency in Photoshop

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Positive attitude

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Fashion degree

Job description

Dreamwear is a leading wholesale intimate apparel and sleepwear company working with brands such as Danskin, Juicy Couture, Roxy, Laura Ashley, 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 an Assistant to help our Shapewear category. This role will support the Senior Designer on all aspects of design, working across a variety of brands and customers. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about innovative fabrics technology, have a keen eye for trends, and have a strong ability to partner with other teams to ensure continuity across the brands. 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 market for seasonal 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 palettes, 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.