Womenswear Assistant Designer

Manière De Voir; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Manière De Voir in New York is seeking a passionate Design Assistant for the Womenswear team. You will support the design team in creating seasonal collections and managing fabric sourcing. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Fashion Design, strong skills in garment construction, and proficiency in Adobe programs. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced fashion environment, focusing on collaboration and detail management.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree/diploma in Fashion Design or a related field.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and trends.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• A proactive, collaborative attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team in developing seasonal collections.
• Own the fabric sourcing process with suppliers.
• Set up and maintain detailed tech packs for production.
• Support in fit sessions and sample reviews.
• Collaborate with production and merchandising teams.
• Maintain and organize sample racks and documentation.

Skills

Garment construction

Fabrics

Trend awareness

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Education

Degree/diploma in Fashion Design or a related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Design Assistant to join our Womenswear team. This role provides hands‑on experience in all stages of the design process—from concept development to sample production—offering a unique opportunity to learn within a fast‑paced fashion environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design team in developing seasonal collections, including sketches, CADs, and colour palettes.
• Own the fabric sourcing process — identify, contact, and liaise with suppliers to request swatches, evaluate quality, and manage the material library.
• Set up and maintain detailed tech packs (including measurements, construction details, trims, and materials) for handoff to production.
• Support in fit sessions and sample reviews, documenting feedback and ensuring changes are clearly communicated.
• Collaborate with the production and merchandising teams to ensure design integrity and timelines are maintained.
• Maintain and organize sample racks, fabric archives, and design documentation.

Skills & Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree/diploma in Fashion Design or a related field.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and trends.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• A proactive, collaborative attitude and willingness to learn.