RTW Assistant Designer

Sunrise Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Brands, LLC is seeking an Assistant Designer to join the RTW Design team, supporting RM Rebecca Minkoff and DG2 brands. The ideal candidate is a collaborative designer with strong apparel design and development skills, excellent technical abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The role reports to the Sr. Design Director and collaborates with Design and cross-functional partners through development, from concept and research to sampling and

Qualifications

• Recent fashion design program graduate or ~2 years in apparel design.
• Strong Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills required.
• Solid garment construction knowledge and development process understanding.
• Experience with knit and woven apparel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate flat sketches and garment construction details using Illustrator.
• Support design and development from concept through final product.
• Log, track, and communicate design comments for all development submissions.
• Create and maintain accurate Tech Packs in Web PLM Centric.
• Maintain organized records, binders, and development resources for fabrics, samples, trims, and other design materials.
• Participate in fittings by recording detailed comments, photographing samples, and communicating revisions to factories and vendors.
• Maintain consistent day-to-day communication with factories and vendors to ensure development stays on schedule.
• Assist the Design team with communication and follow-up regarding product development, samples, and approvals.
• Review L/Ds, S/Os, embellishments, and other development submissions for design intent and accuracy.
• Research new fabrics, materials, and design techniques, including embroidery, finishes, washes, and other embellishment techniques.
• Research seasonal inspiration, trends, silhouettes, color, fabrication, and relevant market direction to support collection development.
• Regularly conduct market research to identify new product opportunities, emerging trends, competitive pricing, and commercially relevant ideas.
• Help with preparing and maintaining the trend, concept, and mood boards
• Collaborate closely with Design, Product Development, Technical Design, Production, and overseas factories throughout the development process.
• Receive, check-in, organize, maintain and file all samples made by the RTW Design team.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.

Skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Time management

Detail-oriented

Communications

Education

Fashion design degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Web PLM Centric

Job description

Sunrise Brands, LLC is seeking a creative, self-motivated, and highly detail-oriented Assistant Designer to join the RTW Design team supporting the RM Rebecca Minkoff and DG2 brands.

The ideal candidate is a passionate and collaborative designer with a strong understanding of apparel design and development, excellent technical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role will report to the Sr. Design Director and work closely with the Design team and cross-functional partners throughout the product development process, from initial concept and research through sampling and final approvals.

Working at Sunrise

Our success is driven by the talent, creativity, and dedication of our people. We value collaboration, diversity, and fresh perspectives, and are committed to attracting and developing passionate professionals who want to grow within the fashion industry.

As our portfolio continues to evolve, Sunrise Brands offers opportunities to work across a diverse range of brands, categories, and markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Create accurate and detailed flat sketches and garment construction details using Adobe Illustrator.
• Support the design and development process from initial concept through final product.
• Log, track, and communicate design comments for all development submissions, including L/Ds, S/Os, fabrics, embellishments, and other samples.
• Create and maintain accurate Tech Packs in Web PLM (Centric).
• Maintain organized records, binders, and development resources for fabrics, samples, trims, and other design materials.
• Participate in fittings by recording detailed comments, photographing samples, and communicating revisions to factories and vendors.
• Maintain consistent day-to-day communication with factories and vendors to ensure development stays on schedule.
• Assist the Design team with communication and follow-up regarding product development, samples, and approvals.
• Review L/Ds, S/Os, embellishments, and other development submissions for design intent and accuracy.
• Research new fabrics, materials, and design techniques, including embroidery, finishes, washes, and other embellishment techniques.
• Research seasonal inspiration, trends, silhouettes, color, fabrication, and relevant market direction to support collection development.
• Regularly conduct market research to identify new product opportunities, emerging trends, competitive pricing, and commercially relevant ideas.
• Help with preparing and maintaining the trend, concept, and mood boards
• Collaborate closely with Design, Product Development, Technical Design, Production, and overseas factories throughout the development process.
• Receive, check-in, organize, maintain and file all samples made by the RTW Design team.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate of a fashion design program or approximately 2 years of relevant apparel design experience.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop is required.
• Excellent flat sketching and technical drawing skills.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and apparel development.
• Experience designing and developing both knit and woven apparel.
• Familiarity with the complete fashion design and product development cycle, including trend research and forecasting.
• Experience with Web PLM (Centric) is a plus.
• Strong visual and creative sensibility with an understanding of brand aesthetics and the ability to translate trends into commercially relevant product.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a strong “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to work with urgency while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Passion for fashion, product, and the creative development process.

Work Location & Schedule

This position is full-time and based in our New York City office. The role requires working in-office Monday through Friday during regular business hours.