Design Assistant, Wholesale Apparel

The Kasper Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kasper Group in New York is seeking an Assistant Designer to support the design team across seasonal development. You will create flat sketches, CAD updates, track samples, and assist showroom preparations in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to adapt quickly as trends evolve. This role offers growth opportunities within a leading apparel company.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of fashion design experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist designers with seasonal development support
• Create flat sketches under direction of design team
• Prepare presentation boards and CAD updates
• Track and organize samples
• Assist with showroom preparation
• Update design trackers and development charts
• Maintain fabric and trim libraries
• Assist with swatch cards and color organization
• Support proto tracking and sample organization
• Conduct basic trend and competitive research
• Assist with sample room coordination
• Support administrative design tasks as needed

Skills

Flat sketches

CAD updates

Sample tracking

Trend research

Showroom prep

Tools

CAD software

Job description

The Kasper Group is an apparel industry leader, offering women wardrobe solutions for their wear-to-work and special occasion dressing needs. Driven by excellence and exceptional talent, The Kasper Group has remained a forerunner in fashion for over 30 years. We are committed to delivering iconic brands (Kasper, Anne Klein, LeSuit, Kenneth Cole), relevant fashions and trusted, quality products to our consumers. So be a part of the exceptional talent!

The Kasper Group is currently seeking an Assistant designer. Design Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist designers with seasonal development support
• Create flat sketches under direction of design team
• Prepare presentation boards and CAD updates
• Track and organize samples
• Assist with showroom preparation
• Update design trackers and development charts
• Maintain fabric and trim libraries
• Assist with swatch cards and color organization
• Support proto tracking and sample organization
• Conduct basic trend and competitive research
• Assist with sample room coordination
• Support administrative design tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• 0–2 years experience
• Ability to work in fast paced environment

Salary Range: $55K - $60K*Actual base salary for this role within the above range will be based upon experience, qualifications and/or assigned unit.

We are an EEO / Aff All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected eternal status.