Hands-on Swimwear Design Assistant

JOLYN Clothing Company, LLC; Huntington Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JOLYN Clothing Company, LLC is seeking a Design Assistant to support the design team across the full swimwear product lifecycle. You will collaborate with the Creative Director to develop seasonal collections, keeping development organized, on time, and aligned with our brand aesthetics.

This entry-level to mid-level role requires 2–3 years in fashion design, familiarity with Adobe CC, PLM systems, and a passion for swimwear.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design or related field.
• 2–3 years of fashion design experience, preferably in swimwear, lingerie, activewear or intimates.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud and Excel; experience with Figma and Asana is a plus.
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Centric or similar).
• Knowledge of stretch fabrics (nylon/elastane, polyester/elastane) and swim trims/hardware.
• Strong eye for trends, color, print and proportion; clear brand aesthetic.

Responsibilities

• Help develop seasonal swimwear and resort wear collections with the design team.
• Research trends and prepare mood boards and concept presentations.
• Create flat sketches and technical drawings in Illustrator; update CADs as needed.
• Build and maintain tech packs and artwork placement in Centric.
• Attend fittings, capture feedback, and update tech packs accordingly.
• Review samples for quality, fit, print placement, and color accuracy.
• Organize design files and support design reviews, range reviews, and sales meetings.
• Collaborate with production, merchandising, marketing, and e-commerce teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear written and spoken communication

Proactive attitude

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Fashion Design degree or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Figma

Excel

Asana

Centric PLM

Job description

JOLYN Clothing Company, LLC is seeking a Design Assistant to support the design team across the full swimwear product lifecycle. You will collaborate with the Creative Director to develop seasonal collections, keeping development organized, on time, and aligned with our brand aesthetics.

This entry-level to mid-level role requires 2–3 years in fashion design, familiarity with Adobe CC, PLM systems, and a passion for swimwear.