Assistant Kids Fashion Designer & Product Developer

Rare Editions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Gym access

Job summary

Star Children's Dress Company is seeking an Assistant Fashion Designer with 2 years of experience to assist in the development of seasonal collections. You will support senior designers by preparing tech flats, specification sheets, and samples, while gaining hands-on experience in fashion design.

You will use Adobe Illustrator to create and revise sketches, contribute to trend research, and help organize fabrics, trims, and color standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience in fashion design or product development.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; knowledge of Photoshop is a plus.
• Basic understanding of garment construction, textiles, and design principles.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior designers in the development of seasonal collections, including research on trends, colors, fabrics, and trims for apparel.
• Create and revise digital sketches and technical flats using Adobe Illustrator to support design communication.
• Prepare and maintain specification sheets, measurement charts, and basic construction details under the supervision of senior design staff.
• Support the sample development process by organizing fabrics, trims, and color standards for seasonal collections.
• Track sample progress and assist during fittings by recording comments and updating design documentation based on feedback.
• Maintain organized design archives, including fabric libraries, trim references, and seasonal records.
• Conduct market and competitor research within the categories to support design direction.
• Assist in preparing presentation boards and materials for internal meetings and line reviews.
• Collaborate with production and merchandising teams to ensure design documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Provide administrative and project support to the design team, including maintaining calendars and development trackers.

Skills

Garment construction

Fashion design

Product development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Star Children's Dress Company is seeking an Assistant Fashion Designer with 2 years of experience to assist in the development of seasonal collections. You will support senior designers by preparing tech flats, specification sheets, and samples, while gaining hands-on experience in fashion design.

You will use Adobe Illustrator to create and revise sketches, contribute to trend research, and help organize fabrics, trims, and color standards.