Designer - Junior

Assistant Designer – Girls Wovens

An apparel retailer is looking for an Assistant Designer to support the development and execution of seasonal apparel collections with a primary focus on Girls Wovens. In this role, you will research and identify trend directions relevant to the customer, analyze competitive and aspirational brands, and shop the market regularly to stay up to date on current trends. You will create and maintain digital concept/mood boards, support the design team in developing seasonal collections, create and update flat technical sketches through Illustrator, execute organized technical packages through PLM, and work closely with the CAD team on print and pattern development. You will also prepare development decks, linesheets, and presentation materials, assist in approving strike-offs and lab-dips, and support day-to-day responsibilities.

Top 5-7 Skills:

1. Adobe Illustrator (strong sketching skills)
2. CAD, Photoshop, and Illustrator proficiency
3. PLM system experience
4. Trend research and market shopping
5. Tech pack creation and flat technical sketches
6. Organizational and communication skills
7. Ability to multitask and shift priorities

Requirements for the role:

• 1–2 years of experience in apparel design
• Strong Illustrator sketching skills
• Proficiency in CAD, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Ability to create and maintain digital concept/mood boards
• Experience creating and updating flat technical sketches through Illustrator
• Experience executing organized, accurate technical packages through PLM
• Ability to work closely with CAD team on print and pattern development
• Experience preparing development decks, linesheets, and presentation materials
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to be flexible, multi-task, and shift priorities
• Ability to assist in approving strike-offs, lab-dips, and other development materials
• Portfolio required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field (preferred)
• 1–2 years of relevant apparel design experience
• Or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.