Assistant Apparel Designer - Womenswear

Assistant Designer

Full-Time | Vernon, CA | On-Site

About Sweet Rain Apparel

Sweet Rain Apparel is a Los Angeles–based womenswear manufacturer working with retailers, emerging brands, and private-label clients. We support the full development process—from early design concepts and technical development to sampling and production.

We are a hands-on team that works closely across design, development, fit, and production. We are looking for a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Assistant Designer to join our team and support the development of womenswear collections.

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Position Overview

Sweet Rain Apparel is seeking a full-time Assistant Designer to join our team in Vernon, CA.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of professional apparel design experience and a strong understanding of womenswear, garment construction, fabrics, trims, and the product development process from initial concept through production.

This position will work closely with the design team on trend research, collection development, technical flats, tech packs, fabric and trim sourcing, sample development, fittings, and design updates throughout the development process.

We are looking for someone who is creative, highly organized, detail-oriented, and excited to contribute ideas while supporting the overall design direction of our clients’ collections.

Key Responsiblites

• Research fashion trends, silhouettes, fabrics, trims, color, and market direction relevant to womenswear and private-label development.
• Assist with seasonal collection development, mood boards, design concepts, and presentation materials.
• Create technical flat sketches in Adobe Illustrator.
• Assist with preparing and updating tech packs, measurement specs, and design details.
• Source and research fabrics, trims, washes, and garment details for new developments.
• Support sample development and communicate design revisions with the technical design and production teams.
• Participate in fittings and assist with fit comments, garment measurements, and sample revisions.
• Help organize development samples, fabric swatches, trims, lab dips, and design references.
• Track sample status and help keep development timelines organized.
• Work closely with design, technical design, fit, and production teams throughout the development process.
• Prepare samples and materials for client meetings, presentations, and internal reviews.
• Support the design team with daily tasks and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in apparel design or an Assistant Designer role.
• Degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; Photoshop is a plus.
• Ability to create technical flat sketches and assist with tech packs.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, fit, and sewing details.
• Understanding of the apparel development process from concept through production.
• Strong trend-research skills and a creative eye for silhouettes, color, and design details.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Comfortable working on-site, Monday through Friday.

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENT

Portfolio submission is required to be considered for this position.

Please submit a portfolio showcasing:

Technical flat sketches

Original apparel designs and design development

Completed garments or production-ready designs

POSITION DETAILS

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Location: Vernon, CA (On-Site)