FP Movement Temporary Assistant – Design Coordinator

Jobtailor; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a detail-oriented design support assistant to help with administrative tasks, development calendars, and package coordination for private-label products.

You will work with cross-functional teams, prepare spec sheets, and assist with sample prep and stakeholder communications, ensuring smooth development cycles and timely follow-ups.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and relationship-building skills.
• Self-starter with a bias for action.
• Entry-level technical knowledge of apparel construction.
• Entry-level knowledge of design processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Design Team with administrative duties for own-brand product design and development.
• Participate in weekly Design Flow Meetings, take notes, and manage follow-up communication.
• Support seasonal development calendars with designers, buyers, technical designers, and production.
• Execute assigned design development projects and manage trim and artwork packages.
• Set up spec sheets for private-label products.
• Partner with Product Development on style status and execution against design specifications.
• Prepare development packages and handle related follow-up communication.
• Review incoming garments with Designers and Product Development partners.
• Assist with sample preparation and presentations for monthly sales review meetings.
• Perform special tasks as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Relationship-building

Self-starter attitude

Ability to reprioritize

Tools

Procreate

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

• Support the Design Team with administrative duties for own-brand product design and development
• Participate in weekly Design Flow Meetings, take notes, and manage follow-up communication
• Support seasonal development calendars with designers, buyers, technical designers, and production
• Execute assigned design development projects and manage trim and artwork packages
• Set up spec sheets for private-label products
• Partner with Product Development on style status and execution against design specifications
• Prepare development packages and handle related follow-up communication
• Review incoming garments with Designers and Product Development partners
• Assist with sample preparation and presentations for monthly sales review meetings
• Perform special tasks as needed

Requirements

• Proficiency with Procreate and Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience putting together artwork and embellishment packages preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and relationship-building skills
• Ability to reprioritize as development needs shift
• Self-starter with a bias for action
• Entry-level technical knowledge of apparel construction
• Entry-level knowledge of design processes
• Ability to clearly communicate

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in design software such as Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop, while effectively managing design development projects and communication with cross-functional teams. Exhibits strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to shifting development needs in the apparel industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Proficiency In Procreate
• Proficiency In Adobe Illustrator
• Proficiency In Adobe Photoshop
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Artwork Package Development
• Trim Management
• Spec Sheet Setup
• Sample Preparation
• Design Process Knowledge
• Apparel Construction Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Relationship-Building Skills
• Self-Starter Attitude
• Ability To Reprioritize

Industry Keywords

• Design Development
• Private-Label Products
• Development Packages
• Design Flow Meetings