Assistant Designer

Russell Tobin's client, an American specialty retail company, is hiring an Assistant Designer – Swimwear in New York, NY. Location: New York City (Onsite) Duration: 12-Week Contract Pay Rate: Up to 37.93/hour We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Assistant Designer – Swimwear to support the design team in developing commercially successful swim collections. This role is ideal for someone with a strong fashion eye, technical design expertise, and a passion for trend-driven product development in a fast-paced retail environment. Key Responsibilities Create commercial, brand-right swimwear designs aligned with seasonal concepts and business strategy Develop product designs with strong attention to style, fit, fabric, print, and color Execute sketches, prototypes, and technical specifications with accuracy and speed Create and maintain detailed tech packs, BOMs, and construction details Update linesheets throughout the season, ensuring all information remains accurate Research trends, competitors, and market opportunities to inspire new ideas Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Marketing, Product Development, Graphics, and Color teams Present design concepts and seasonal updates to leadership and internal partners Incorporate feedback into designs and support finalization processes Help mentor and support junior design talent Ensure all deliverables meet timeline and quality expectations Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Design or equivalent experience 3+ years of design experience within a retail or fashion environment Strong understanding of swimwear construction, fit, fabrics, and styling Proven ability to create original sketches and commercially successful products Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, InDesign, and Microsoft Office Experience with Centric PLM is a plus Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills Highly organized, creative, and solutions-oriented Passion for fashion, trend research, and product innovation Ability to work onsite in New York City Fully onsite position Company laptop/equipment provided Immediate hiring timeline One interview process with the hiring manager Project-based role supporting increased workload demand No extension or conversion guaranteed at this time We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr Russell Tobin