Design Assistant

About SET Active SET creates athleisure designed for what's next. Founded on the belief that style and comfort shouldn't be mutually exclusive, the brand offers versatile pieces that transition seamlessly from workout to weekend, meeting to coffee run. Blurring the line between form and function, SET designs for the everyday girl's ever-changing schedule. Position Overview Set Active is looking for a Design Assistant to support our Production Department. Reporting to the Senior Creative Product Design Lead, this role is responsible for supporting trend research, color and silhouette development, CAD design, and supporting technical design processes. This is a hands-on opportunity to support the full design lifecycle, from concept through execution, within a trend-driven, startup environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong eye for trends, a passion for active lifestyle innovation, and proficiency in design software. You'll thrive here if you're highly organized, detail-oriented, driven, and collaborative, with a love for both fashion and functionality. Key Responsibilities Supports Senior Creative Product Design Lead and team by creating and managing product CADS (CAD creation, coloring and all updates) Build design tech packs and support sourcing fabrics and trims Create and update graphics as needed Review and evaluate fit samples and create fit deck for weekly fit sessions Track and monitor pending sample submissions (fabric, trim, artwork, fit) to meet department calendar deadline Lead preparation for all in-house design review meetings Conduct trend research on color, fabric, and silhouettes for upcoming collections Participate in design, development and CAD meetings, documenting key discussions/notes and follow-ups Provide scale options of artwork and merch branding for size and placement to review with Design Director before presenting suggestions to upper management. Support the Technical Designer in reviewing fit samples, photoshoot samples, and TOPs for accuracy and design intent Collaborate with Product Development to ensure material sourcing aligns with design intent Partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Technical Production, and Merchandising to ensure design intent is executed effectively Qualifications 2-4 years of experience as a Design Coordinator, Assistant or related role Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Excel Strong organizational skills and strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Highly detail-oriented Strong communication skills, both verbal and written #J-18808-Ljbffr SETactive