Assistant Designer (Hanky Panky Sleepwear)

Job Description

Job Description

Dreamwear is a leading wholesale intimate apparel and sleepwear company working with brands such as Juicy Couture, Nautica, Laura Ashley, and Danskin (visit dreamwear.com/our-brands to see more). The thriving partnerships we have established worldwide help us ensure the efficient production and expedited delivery of our product, and the impeccable quality and competitive pricing of our merchandise make us a top choice and reliable partner for leading retailers across the globe.

Our Design team is responsible for establishing the trends, color, and style direction for our seasonal and customer-driven lines. They create apparel designs to be shared with internal teams during trend presentations, and external teams at buyer meetings. Once orders are placed, the Design team manages and oversees the sample development and production process in conjunction with cross-functional partners.

We are excited about our recent partnership with Hanky Panky, an iconic name known for its blend of comfort and unmistakably feminine design. Best recognized for its signature lace collections and elevated essentials, Hanky Panky has built a loyal following around product that feels luxurious, modern, and effortless. Its reputation for quality, fit, and timeless styling makes this an exciting addition to our growing portfolio. Our history of success and their brand reputation makes this a really exciting opportunity for someone to be a part from the beginning.

Our ideal candidate for a Sleepwear Design Assistant will be passionate about fashion, have a keen eye for trends, and have a strong ability to multi-task. Additionally, they must be able to execute on the below essential responsibilities. If this sounds like you, please submit your resume & portfolio link for review - we look forward to hearing from you!

• Research the market for seasonal trends, colors, prints and silhouettes to support the senior team.
• Responsible for sending out tech packs and sample requests, along with production artwork and color standards.
• Execute organized and accurate technical development packages that include construction details, sketches, fabrications, trims, print, and color details.
• Correspond with overseas factories regarding production.
• Assist designers with the trim and fabric library, color pallets, and flat sketching.
• Work with the senior team to make sure artwork is sized correctly and for choosing colors.
• Execute production packages including color and trim specifications and prepare production ready print and graphic artwork.
• Track and follow up on development and fabric sourcing.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Fashion degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Internship or other work experience strongly preferred (6 months - 2yrs)
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, & Microsoft Excel.
• Positive attitude and team player.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Candidate must be passionate about fashion and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Please include examples of your work with your resume.

* This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. They can be changed orally or in writing at any time at management's discretion.

**Please note the salary range listed is an estimate based on 0-2yrs experience and/or technical skills.