Assistant Designer

Support the design team in the creation and development of seasonal denim collections across assigned categories. Research fashion, denim, cultural, and social media trends to identify opportunities relevant to the brand customers. Assist in the preparation of inspiration boards, seasonal concepts, trend presentations, and color direction. Create and update sketches, CADs, technical flats, and presentation materials under the guidance of senior design leadership. Help develop washes, fabrications, trims, and design details that support seasonal product initiatives. Conduct competitive shopping and market research across retail channels and online platforms. Assist in the creation and maintenance of tech packs, ensuring design details, construction information, trims, and wash instructions are accurately documented. Organize and track sample development throughout the product lifecycle. Support wash development by reviewing strike-offs, wash submissions, and samples with manager for design consistency. Prepare samples, reference materials, and comments for fittings and review meetings. Partner with Technical Design and Product Development teams to communicate updates and maintain accurate records. Help ensure design specifications are updated and entered into PLM systems in a timely manner. Work closely with Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, Product Development, Production, and Sourcing teams throughout the development process. Participate in sample reviews, fittings, seasonal meetings, and line reviews. Communicate sample status, design updates, and development needs to internal and external partners. Assist in preparing seasonal presentations and leadership review materials. Monitor denim and fashion trends through retail research, social media, runway coverage, and competitive analysis. Maintain trend, wash, fabric, and inspiration archives for the design team. Track industry developments in denim fabrics, silhouettes, washes, sustainability, and consumer preferences. Maintain organized sample libraries, wash standards, fabric swatches, trims, and seasonal design records. Assist with seasonal calendar management and ensure key milestones are met. Organize design files, line sheets, presentation decks, and seasonal documentation. Support special projects and additional design initiatives as needed. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field. 0–2 years of design experience, internships, or relevant experience within the apparel industry preferred. Strong interest in denim design, fashion trends, and product development. Basic knowledge of apparel construction, fit, fabrics, washes, and garment development processes. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with PLM systems is a plus. Strong sketching, CAD, and technical flat skills. Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management abilities. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative mindset with a strong willingness to learn and grow within a design team. Familiarity with AI design and visualization tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Vizcom, or comparable platforms is a plus. Core Competencies Demonstrates strong capabilities in denim design, trend analysis, and product development, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and technical design skills. Effectively collaborates with cross-functional teams to support the creation and execution of seasonal collections. Highest-signal resume keywords Denim Design Adobe Creative Suite Technical Flat Skills Apparel Construction Knowledge PLM Systems Experience ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Sketching CAD Technical Flats Apparel Construction Fit Knowledge Fabric Knowledge Wash Development Trend Research Sample Development Color Direction Soft Skills Organizational Abilities Communication Skills Time Management Collaborative Mindset Willingness to Learn Industry Keywords Fashion Design Apparel Industry Denim Trends Product Development Seasonal Collections Tools & Technologies Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint PLM Systems AI Design Tools #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor