Assistant Fashion Designer & Production Coordinator

French Meadows; Sebastopol (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

French Meadows is seeking an Assistant Fashion Designer & Production Coordinator to support the CEO in daily creative and production tasks, developing seasonal collections, planning campaigns, and coordinating with manufacturers.

This role blends fashion design, production management, creative direction, and ecommerce duties within a small, collaborative team, with ample room to grow as the brand expands. Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva and Procreate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong background in fashion design and garment construction.
• Experience drafting tech packs and coordinating with manufacturers.
• Fluent in design software: Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, Procreate.
• Knowledge of historical fashion and corsetry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating new designs and seasonal collections.
• Prepare tech packs, specs, and coordinate with suppliers.
• Support creative direction, campaigns, and brand visuals.
• Manage product listings, images, and ecommerce updates.

Skills

Fashion design

Garment construction

Tech packs

Production management

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Procreate

Shopify

Brand storytelling

Content planning

Education

Degree in Fashion Design

Apparel construction background

Tools

Shopify

Canva

Procreate

Excel

Job description

About Us

French Meadows is a boutique fashion brand specializing in corsetry, leatherwork, and fantasy-inspired garments. We're known for our fantasy and cottagecore inspired clothing and costumes that can be worn to Renaissance Faires as well as daily life. We value attention to craftsmanship, size inclusivity, and never ending whimsy. We're looking for an Assistant Fashion Designer & Production Coordinator to work closely with the head designer in shaping, evolving, and executing our creative vision across design, production, media, and customer-facing channels.

Role Overview

The Assistant Fashion Designer & Production Coordinator will shadow and support the CEO in day-to-day creative and production tasks. This role blends fashion design expertise with creative direction, digital content creation, and hands‑on production management. You will develop new garment collections, plan and execute seasonal creative campaigns, curate our online presence, and keep production on track by coordinating with manufacturers, preparing tech packs, tracking shipments, and overseeing inventory. The ideal candidate is fluent in design programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, and Procreate, with a strong background in fashion design or apparel construction and a love of historical fashion.

We are a small team and occasionally need help with packing orders and customer service emails. The right candidate is okay with wearing many hats and stepping in wherever is needed to keep operations running. We work very closely together in a laid back, collaborative and creative environment. This is a new role at our company and there is a lot of room to grow and develop the role according to the needs of the brand!

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development Assist in creating new designs across a seasonal/annual calendar Support with prototyping, garment construction, fittings, and production prep Research trends and historical references for design inspiration Maintain organization of creative files, tech packs, samples, and production assets
• Production Management Create and maintain tech packs, including spec sheets, measurements, construction details, and trim and labeling requirements Coordinate with manufacturers and suppliers on sampling, quotes, production timelines, and quality questions Review samples and production runs, give clear fit and construction feedback, and follow revisions through to approval Track purchase orders and shipments from production to delivery, and flag delays early Oversee inventory: receive and check incoming stock, keep counts accurate across Shopify and Etsy, and flag reorder points before items sell out
• Creative Direction Shadow the CEO in creative decision‑making and execution Provide input and feedback on designs, campaigns, and branding Ensure brand consistency across visuals and messaging Plan and style photoshoots according to brand vision and story
• Ecommerce & Website Upload and optimize product listings, images, and descriptions Collaborate on website updates to reflect seasonal launches and campaigns Upload and manage visual assets for ecommerce and marketing platforms

Qualifications

• Fashion Design & Garment Construction: Strong technical background with the ability to draft, sew, and finish garments. Must be familiar with historical fashion, with strong knowledge of corsetry, medieval, Renaissance, and 18th century fashion, as well as being up to date on current trends.
• Production & Tech Packs: Experience writing tech packs and working with manufacturers on samples, production, and quality control. Comfortable managing purchase orders, shipment tracking, and inventory.
• Software Proficiency: Experienced in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, Canva, Procreate, and Excel. Preferred experience with Shopify.
• Creative Direction Skills: Strong eye for design, color, and storytelling.
• Ecommerce Experience: Understanding of product presentation and visual merchandising
• Social Media Savvy: Knowledge of current trends on Instagram, TikTok, and other visual-first platforms.
• Organized & Detail-Oriented: Able to manage multiple projects with deadlines.
• Preferred Background Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Construction, or related field 2+ years experience working in a fashion house, design studio, or creative brand Portfolio showcasing garment design, construction, and design work

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay of 80,000–100,000 per year, based on experience
• Full health benefits
• 2 weeks paid vacation/sick leave
• Opportunities for growth into a senior creative leadership role