DESIGN ASSISTANT

Weaver Apparel LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Weaver Apparel LLC is seeking a Design Assistant to join the design team in the New York City metropolitan area. The role is full-time and on-site, supporting concept development, CAD drawings, and asset organization for seasonal collections.

The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional partners, help prepare materials for client meetings, and provide general administrative support to ensure projects stay on schedule. Strong CAD skills and a background in fashion design are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Candidates should communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Foundational Interior Design and Graphic Design skills, with an eye for aesthetics, color, and visual storytelling relevant to apparel and branding.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and related design software to create technical drawings and visual assets.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects.
• Basic knowledge of apparel design, textiles, and garment construction; education in Fashion Design or related field is beneficial.
• Competency in common office tools (Microsoft Office or Google Workspace) and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Support design team in developing apparel concepts and organizing design assets for seasonal collections.
• Assist with CAD drawings and graphic layouts, update design boards and line sheets.
• Coordinate samples and maintain organized digital and physical files.
• Collaborate with production and customer service teams; prepare materials for presentations and client meetings.
• Provide general administrative support to keep projects moving on schedule.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Organizational skills

Time management

Visual storytelling

Education

Fashion Design background (beneficial)

Tools

CAD software

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Weaver Apparel LLC is a global manufacturing partner specializing in private label and branded apparel production at scale. In addition to supporting client brands, the company develops its own in-house labels, providing real-time insight into product performance, pricing, and market trends. With operations across Jordan, Vietnam, and India, Weaver Apparel combines speed, scale, and precise execution to bring collections to market efficiently. Team members benefit from exposure to international manufacturing, diverse product categories, and a data-driven approach to fashion and apparel.

Role Description

The Design Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. This role supports the design team in developing apparel concepts, preparing technical sketches, and organizing design assets for seasonal collections. Daily tasks include assisting with CAD drawings and graphic layouts, updating design boards and line sheets, coordinating samples, and maintaining organized digital and physical files.

The Design Assistant will collaborate with cross-functional partners such as production and customer service teams, help prepare materials for presentations and client meetings, and provide general administrative support to ensure projects move forward on schedule.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Communication and Customer Service skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Candidates should possess foundational Interior Design and Graphic Design skills, with an eye for aesthetics, color, and visual storytelling relevant to apparel and branding.
• Candidates should possess proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools and related design software to create technical drawings and visual assets.
• Candidates should possess strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Candidates should possess basic knowledge of apparel design, textiles, and garment construction; prior experience or education in Fashion Design or a related field is beneficial.
• Candidates should possess competency in common office and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office or Google Workspace) and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.