Design Assistant

JOLYN Clothing Company, LLC; Huntington Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JOLYN Clothing Company, LLC is seeking a Design Assistant to support the design team across the full swimwear product lifecycle. You will collaborate with the Creative Director to develop seasonal collections, keeping development organized, on time, and aligned with our brand aesthetics.

This entry-level to mid-level role requires 2–3 years in fashion design, familiarity with Adobe CC, PLM systems, and a passion for swimwear.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design or related field.
• 2–3 years of fashion design experience, preferably in swimwear, lingerie, activewear or intimates.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud and Excel; experience with Figma and Asana is a plus.
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Centric or similar).
• Knowledge of stretch fabrics (nylon/elastane, polyester/elastane) and swim trims/hardware.
• Strong eye for trends, color, print and proportion; clear brand aesthetic.

Responsibilities

• Help develop seasonal swimwear and resort wear collections with the design team.
• Research trends and prepare mood boards and concept presentations.
• Create flat sketches and technical drawings in Illustrator; update CADs as needed.
• Build and maintain tech packs and artwork placement in Centric.
• Attend fittings, capture feedback, and update tech packs accordingly.
• Review samples for quality, fit, print placement, and color accuracy.
• Organize design files and support design reviews, range reviews, and sales meetings.
• Collaborate with production, merchandising, marketing, and e-commerce teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear written and spoken communication

Proactive attitude

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Fashion Design degree or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Figma

Excel

Asana

Centric PLM

Job description

Over a decade ago, we reinvented women’s competitive swimwear, making it better fitting, more durable and as unique as the women who inspired us. With our heritage of designing high-performance swimwear for world class athletes, we now make a range of sustainable swimwear that fits comfortably, stays put, and will last for years to come.

As we move into new product categories and sales channels, we are looking for detail-driven Design Assistant to support our design team across the full swimwear product lifecycle, from concept to production. You will work closely with the Creative Director to bring each collection to life, keeping development organized, on time and true to our brand. This role suits someone early in their design career who loves swimwear, understands how garments are built, and wants hands‑on experience in every stage of the design process.

Location: Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Details: This is a hybrid role. Must be available to work in our Huntington Beach, CA office at least 2 days per week

Reports to: Creative Director

What You’ll Do:

Design and concept

• Support the Creative Director / Head of Design in developing seasonal swimwear and resort wear collections.
• Research trends in silhouettes, prints, color, fabrics and trims, and help prepare mood boards and concept presentations.
• Support the design team with CADs, including creating flat sketches and technical drawings in Adobe Illustrator and keeping CADs updated as styles, colorways and fit comments change in line sheets and in Centric.
• Build and maintain and add accurate tech packs, construction details, and artwork placement into Centric.

Fittings and sampling

• Attend fittings, record fit comments, and update tech packs afterwards.
• Review incoming samples for quality, fit, print placement and color accuracy.
• Check that styles meet swimwear requirements such as stretch recovery, lining coverage and chlorine and salt‑water resistance.

Team support

• Keep design files, archives and product data organized and up to date.
• Help set up presentations for design reviews, range reviews, and sales meetings, including building boards and slides and preparing samples and materials.
• Work with production, merchandising, marketing and e-commerce teams to share accurate product information.

Other

• Maintain a positive work climate and an environment based on trust, diversity, and inclusion within the team.
• Foster and communicate the values that support the mission and objectives of JOLYN.
• Ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 2–3 years of experience in fashion design, ideally in swimwear, lingerie, activewear or intimates.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or Figma as well as Excel and Asana
• Familiarity with PLM systems.
• Knowledge of stretch fabrics such as nylon/elastane and polyester/elastane blends, plus swim trims and hardware.
• An eye for trends, color, print and proportion, and a clear sense of brand aesthetic.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage several deadlines at once.
• Clear written and spoken communication.
• A proactive, positive attitude and comfort in a fast‑paced, collaborative studio.

Salary Range: The anticipated base salary range for this role is $70,000-$85,000 depending on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and competencies.

JOLYN is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity on our team. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.