Design Assistant

DÔEN; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401k with company match

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

DÔEN in Los Angeles, CA, invites a Design Assistant to join our design team. You will support the Design Director and Team with inspiration, research fabrics, trims, and color, and help prepare weekly and seasonal presentations.

The role is hybrid, with in-office presence four days a week at HQ in Van Nuys. This position requires a fashion degree, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in apparel or fashion (2-4 year program).
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to product detail.
• Sketching skills required.
• Experience or interest in wovens and/or embellishment experience.
• Pattern/Technical Design knowledge.
• Base knowledge of fabrics, embellishments and wash/dye processes.
• Meticulous attention to detail and organization.
• Able to take direction, while also working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong follow-through to completion on all given tasks.
• Strong planning and organization skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable in a fast paced and rapidly growing company.
• Strong appetite for learning and working closely with cross-functional team members.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and respectful working environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with Design Director and Design Team for inspiration/design related tasks and special projects as needed.
• Assist in research for seasonal concept development, fabrics, trims and color.
• Assist in creating and preparing Design presentations weekly and seasonally.
• Manage, update, distribute, line-sheets & other cross functional documents while liaising between Design and Development Teams.
• Name and number styles, as well as facilitate style Pass-Offs to Technical Design Team.
• Research and name styles, seasonal colors, artworks and embroideries in a timely manner.
• Create flats or construction detail sketches for Pass-Offs when necessary.
• Create color CADS/embroidery layouts/assist with pitching colors for artworks.
• Manage communication of CADS/print placement/embroidery placement to Development team throughout the design process.
• Assist in updating sketches as needed and keeping sketch folders orderly and up to date.
• Work on design and concept for updates to best-selling styles.
• Assist Design Team with organization and filing for vintage archive samples and submits.
• Support Designers in creating BOMs and help manage component references.
• Build Collaborative relationships cross-functionally with Development Teams and beyond.

Skills

Organization

Sketching

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor in apparel or fashion

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Launched in 2016 and founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners, DÔEN is a digitally-led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand. Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals in all aspects of their organization, supply chain, and community. We work with domestic and international partners who share our values and commitment to gender and social equality as well as giving back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit our employees and surrounding communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Description of Duties

Title: Design Assistant

Classification: Non-Exempt

Hourly Range*: $23.00 - $25.00/hour

Location: Van Nuys, CA (HQ)

Schedule*: Hybrid, Monday through Friday 9:00AM-6:00PM (in office a minimum of 4 days/week, can be 5 days due to business needs)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with Design Director and Design Team for inspiration/design related tasks and special projects as
  needed
• Assist in research for seasonal concept development, fabrics, trims and color
• Assist in creating and preparing Design presentations weekly and seasonally
• Manage, update, distribute, line-sheets & other cross functional documents while liaising between Design
  and Development Teams
• Name and number styles, as well as facilitate style Pass-Offs to Technical Design Team
• Research and name styles, seasonal colors, artworks and embroideries in a timely manner
• Create flats or construction detail sketches for Pass-Offs when necessary
• Create color CADS/embroidery layouts/assist with pitching colors for artworks
• Manage communication of CADS/print placement/embroidery placement to Development team
  throughout the design process
• Assist in updating sketches as needed and keeping sketch folders orderly and up to date
• Work on design and concept for updates to best-selling styles
• Assist Design Team with organization and filing for vintage archive samples and submits
• Support Designers in creating BOMs and help manage component references
• Build Collaborative relationships cross-functionally with Development Teams and beyond

Qualifications

• Degree in apparel or fashion (2-4 year program)
• Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to product detail
• Sketching skills required
• Experience or interest in wovens and/or embellishment experience
• Pattern/Technical Design knowledge
• Base knowledge of fabrics, embellishments and wash/dye processes
• Meticulous attention to detail and organization
• Able to take direction, while also working independently with minimal supervision
• Strong follow-through to completion on all given tasks
• Strong planning and organization skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail
• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable in a fast paced and rapidly growing company
• Strong appetite for learning and working closely with cross-functional team members
• Ability to foster an inclusive and respectful working environment

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation
• Periods sitting at a desk, typing, sketching and working on a computer
• Able to lift/move/push/pull objects up to 25 lbs
• Able to walk, sit and stand for periods of time
• Able to operate equipment such as computers, copy machines, phones
• Must be able to access various areas of a given location

Total Rewards Package

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• A fun-filled, fast-paced work environment
• 401k with company match

* Compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

* The hybrid model may be rescinded at any time due to business needs or the company’s discretion.

Along with your resume, please include a link to your online portfolio (website, PDF, or shared drive) that highlights your most relevant work.