Design Assistant – Menswear, Full Product Development

Marine Layer; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k with Matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Marine Layer is seeking a Design Assistant to support our Men's Design team across the full product development cycle. This hands-on role is ideal for someone early in their design career who wants exposure to every stage of apparel development, working with designers, tech design, and production to keep the line moving season after season.

You will translate direction into sketches, CADs, and flats using Illustrator, track samples, organize the design archive, and assist with tech packs while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Merchandising, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in apparel design or product development; internship experience in menswear a plus.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail, with the ability to juggle multiple styles and deadlines.
• Clear communicator, comfortable coordinating across design, tech, and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist design team across the full product development cycle.
• Create seasonal concept boards, mood boards, and trend presentations.
• Translate design direction into sketches, CADs, and flat drawings using Illustrator.
• Track incoming samples and manage the sample room for fittings and reviews.
• Build and maintain line sheets, style summaries, and seasonal trackers.
• Prepare samples and materials for fit sessions and market appointments.
• Assist with tech packs, PLM entries, and vendor communications.
• Collaborate with Tech Design, Merchandising, and Production to move styles through calendar.

Skills

Illustrator

Photoshop

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

PLM

Job description

Marine Layer is seeking a Design Assistant to support our Men's Design team across the full product development cycle. This hands-on role is ideal for someone early in their design career who wants exposure to every stage of apparel development, working with designers, tech design, and production to keep the line moving season after season.

You will translate direction into sketches, CADs, and flats using Illustrator, track samples, organize the design archive, and assist with tech packs while