Assistant Designer, Women's

True Religion; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Merchandise discounts

Commuter benefits

Wellness & EAP

Job summary

True Religion is seeking an Assistant Designer for Women’s Sportswear in El Segundo. You will support the design team from concept through sample review, producing CADs, colorways, and tech packs while keeping development on schedule.

Responsibilities include creating accurate technical flats in Illustrator/Photoshop, maintaining up-to-date tech packs, and aligning linesheets with approved direction for cross-functional partners. A Fashion Design degree and strong CAD skills are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion Design or related field, or equivalent training and experience.
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Outlook.
• Strong CAD sketching and technical flat drawing skills with accurate illustration of proportions.
• Foundational knowledge of pattern drafting and garment construction.
• Portfolio showing women’s apparel CADs and construction understanding.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Ability to follow direction, incorporate feedback, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication and collaborative approach; internship/entry-level experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Designers in developing women’s sportswear from concept to sample review, keeping workstreams on schedule.
• Create and revise tech packs, CADs, colorways, and presentation materials in Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Prepare up-to-date tech packs with design details, callouts, artwork, and BOMs.
• Keep linesheets and files aligned with approved direction for cross-functional teams.
• Conduct market and trend research for silhouettes, fabrics, colors, trims, and garment details.
• Prepare materials for design reviews, fittings, and cross-functional meetings.
• Attend fittings, document comments, and update sketches and tech packs with pattern and garment construction input.
• Collaborate with graphics team to integrate artwork into CADs and development materials.
• Organize samples, swatches, trims, reference garments, and digital files.
• Track tasks and progress, communicate updates, and flag delays proactively.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Outlook

CAD sketching

Technical flat drawing

Pattern drafting

Garment construction

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Fashion Design degree

Related field training/experience

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Assistant Designer, Women's

Department: Corp HO

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 61010 - Women's Design Corp HO (CA)

Reporting To: Senior Designer, Women's Sportswear

Description

THE PURPOSE: The Assistant Designer, Women’s Sportswear the team by producing accurate, timely design materials, from CADs and colorways to tech packs and linesheets, that keep each collection moving from initial concept through sample review. By translating creative direction into precise technical detail, the Design Assistant helps ensure that what is designed is what gets developed. The ideal candidate will play a key role in keeping the design team organized and development on schedule and contribute to True Religion’s continued growth by helping bring well-constructed, on-trend women’s sportswear to market.

THE ROLE (what you are accountable for):

THE ROLE (what you are accountable for):

• Support the Designer and Senior Designer in developing women’s sportswear collections from initial concept through sample review, keeping assigned workstreams on schedule.
• Create and revise accurate technical flat sketches, CADs, colorways, and presentation materials in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Prepare and maintain complete, up-to-date tech packs, including design details, construction callouts, artwork placement, and bills of materials.
• Keep linesheets and design files current with the latest approved direction so cross-functional partners are always working from accurate information.
• Conduct market and trend research and gather inspiration for silhouettes, fabrics, colors, trims, and garment details to inform seasonal direction.
• Prepare materials for design reviews, fittings, and cross-functional meetings.
• Attend fittings, document comments, and update sketches and tech packs under the designers’ direction, applying pattern drafting and garment construction knowledge to interpret fit comments and communicate design details accurately.
• Partner with the graphics team to incorporate approved artwork into garment CADs and development materials.
• Organize and maintain samples, fabric swatches, trims, reference garments, and digital files.
• Track assigned tasks and development updates, communicate progress through Outlook, and proactively flag missing information or potential delays.

YOU ARE: You bring a strong combination of technical design skill, including precise CAD sketching and a solid foundation in pattern drafting and garment construction, and the organization and attention to detail needed to keep multiple assignments on track. You are eager to learn, take creative direction and feedback well, and communicate clearly and proactively with your team. You are comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, take ownership of your work, and approach challenges with both rigor and creativity.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Fashion Design or a related field, or equivalent relevant training and experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Outlook
• Strong CAD sketching and technical flat drawing skills, with the ability to accurately illustrate garment proportions, seams, construction details, and trims
• Foundational knowledge of pattern drafting, garment construction, fit, and fabric behavior
• Portfolio demonstrating women’s apparel CADs, technical sketches, and an understanding of garment construction
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Ability to follow creative direction, incorporate feedback, and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, proactive approach
• Internship or entry-level experience in women’s apparel design preferred

ADDITIONAL ROLE INFORMATION

• Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this role is $30-32/hour. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. This range represents the low and high end of the expected base salary range for this role based on the applicable location. True Religion reasonably expects to pay within this range in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and internal equity.
• Perks: We offer a mix of benefits and perks to support our employees at work and beyond, including health benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, merchandise discounts, commuter benefits, wellness & employee assistance programs, and more.
• Work Model: This role is based in El Segundo, CA, and follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of in-office presence on designated days to support collaboration and business needs.
• Employment Eligibility: Employment with True Religion is contingent upon meeting applicable employment eligibility requirements.