Assistant Fashion Designer - Women's Clothing Company

ASSISTANT DESIGNER

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Pelham, NY | Full-Time | Strictly In-House

Westchester-based women's fashion design company is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Assistant Designer to support our Head Designer and dynamic design team. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical design skills, a creative eye, and experience in women's apparel design.

This is a strictly in-house position based in Pelham, NY. Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite full-time. Please review commute requirements before applying.

Responsibilities:

• Execute on-brand Fashion CADs and design concepts
• Create print patterns in Illustrator utilizing up to 15 colors
• Draw CAD bodies in Illustrator and work efficiently in layers
• Create and edit seasonal linesheets
• Assist with embroidery layout and design
• Support fittings, take detailed notes, and assist in product development
• Collaborate closely with the Head Designer and design team on seasonal collections
• Maintain accuracy, organization, and attention to detail across all projects

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of women's apparel experience required
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and product development
• Technical knowledge of FDS sheets
• Advanced Adobe Illustrator skills required
• Experience creating prints, CADs, and technical design work
• Knowledge of embroidery layouts and design
• Full proficiency with both Apple and PC platforms
• Strong graphic and organizational skills
• Must be proactive, detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills

Interview xhyhwjd Process:

Candidates will be asked to complete a design exercise during the interview process using a garment and print provided by the company.

Requirements:

• Portfolio of designs and tech packs must be submitted with application
• Must be able to work onsite in Pelham, NY
• This position is strictly in-house — no exceptions

Schedule & Benefits:

• Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match
• Two weeks vacation plus 5 PTO days
• Free Parking