Assistant Designer — Sustainable Product & Trend Sketching

Gapinc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Inc is seeking a designer to contribute to sustainable product development in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will help concept, sketch, and specify product details, working with teams across Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, GIS, VM and Marketing.

You will partner with Production and Tech Design to create tech packs, align on fit, and ensure quality and margins. The role requires customer-focused design and strong Illustrator skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing product lines and creating sketches.
• Knowledge of garment construction methods and trims.
• Ability to translate trends into customer- and brand-focused designs.

Responsibilities

• Research global markets to identify seasonal trends, silhouettes, fabrics, techniques, and inspiration.
• Develop concepts and sketches for the product line and present to leadership and partners.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, GIS, VM and Marketing to ensure seamless execution.
• Partner with Production and Tech Design to create tech packs and communicate fit and design vision.
• Ask effective questions and solicit feedback to understand needs.
• Complete structured assignments, attend fit sessions, and revise sketches accordingly.
• Manage administration of the design process, including presentation boards and deadlines.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Collaborative

Customer-focused

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Gap Inc is seeking a designer to contribute to sustainable product development in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will help concept, sketch, and specify product details, working with teams across Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, GIS, VM and Marketing.

You will partner with Production and Tech Design to create tech packs, align on fit, and ensure quality and margins. The role requires customer-focused design and strong Illustrator skills.