ASSISTANT DESIGNER JOB DESCRIPTION

An Assistant Designer turns a season's concept into a tangible product. Working within the apparel development calendar, this role owns the hands-on translation work, converting directional research and creative briefs into flat sketches, tech packs, and BOM entries that factories and technical teams can act on. Seasonal deadlines are fixed. That pressure is what makes the role genuinely hard: concept-to-sample handoffs involve coordinating fabric sourcing, lab dip approvals, and fit-session revisions simultaneously, all while keeping line sheets and PLM records current.

As the Assistant Designer, you support the creation and execution of seasonal collections by producing sketches, specifications, and development documentation that move product from concept through pre-production approval. Sitting within the design department and working alongside the Senior Designer and Technical Designer, the role spans every stage of the development cycle, from initial trend research through factory sample review.

Career Impact: Hands-on ownership of tech pack creation and BOM management across multiple categories builds the technical fluency that distinguishes mid-career apparel designers in a competitive market.

Business Impact: Seasonal collections ship on schedule only when sketch, specification, and sample documentation are accurate and current; the work done in this role directly determines whether product reaches retail floors on time.

Growth Opportunity: Rotating across product categories and attending fit sessions from day one accelerates the path toward a full Designer title, with direct exposure to the Senior Designer's decision-making on color direction and range architecture.

• Develop flat digital sketches and CAD illustrations for presentation boards, line sheets, and tech packs each season.
• Build and maintain tech packs with accurate construction details, art placement, and revision history throughout the development cycle.
• Update BOMs with current fabric, trim, and colorway information to support accurate factory orders.
• Coordinate sourcing and approval of fabric samples, lab dips, and strike-offs with cross-functional partners and overseas vendors.
• Attend fit sessions for assigned categories, document detailed revision notes, and follow up on pre-production approvals.
• Conduct trend and market research, including competitor shopping and trade show participation, to inform seasonal concept development.
• Manage and maintain PLM records, development tracking spreadsheets, and sample libraries to support on-time milestone delivery.
• Partner with Technical Design and Product Development teams during in-season handoffs to resolve construction and design discrepancies.

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 1 or more years of experience in apparel design or product development, with exposure to seasonal development calendars.
• Demonstrated hand-sketching ability and proficiency in digital flat illustration for use in tech packs and presentation boards.
• Knowledge of garment construction, including fit, fabric properties, trim application, and specification writing.
• Ability to read and contribute to BOMs and understand the downstream impact of design changes on factory production.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple seasons at different stages of development simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordination with cross-functional partners and overseas vendors.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office productivity tools.

• Experience with PLM software for style creation, BOM entry, and colorway management in an apparel environment.
• Familiarity with wash development standards, print strike-off review, or yarn-dyed handloom approval processes.
• Exposure to menswear or wovens categories, including an understanding of woven construction and fabrication sourcing.
• Portfolio demonstrating original concept development, flat technical sketches, and seasonal presentation boards.

• Tech pack accuracy rate, measured by the volume of factory correction requests per season.
• On-time BOM completion as a percentage of styles submitted ahead of each development milestone.
• Lab dip and strike-off approval cycle time, tracking average days from submission to sign-off.
• Fit-session follow-up closure rate, reflecting the share of revision comments actioned before the next review.
• Sample receipt rate, measuring the percentage of development samples received on schedule per milestone.
• Typical tools: vector illustration and CAD (commonly Adobe Illustrator); PLM platforms (commonly Flex PLM or Centric).

• Base Salary Range: $45,000 – $62,000 per year
• Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus, typically 5–8% of base salary
• Equity: Not standard at this level
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• PTO: 10–15 days annually plus public holidays
• Common Perks: Employee merchandise discount, attendance at trade shows and market weeks, professional development support

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Background check completion is a condition of employment for all positions using this template. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and in the performance of job duties upon request. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

The Assistant Designer delivers technical design support across the full development cycle, from creating flat digital sketches and CAD illustrations to building tech packages and updating BOMs for seasonal deliveries within the Men's Wovens Division. Working closely with pattern makers, sample rooms, and cross-functional partners, this role ensures sourcing approvals, design records, and milestone deadlines are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in concept and research development for seasonal deliveries.
• Update line sheets and facilitate workflow as needed.
• Assist in developing CAD illustrations for artwork and re-coloration as needed.
• Create flat digital sketches for all woven presentation boards and tech packs.
• Attend fittings and keep records related to updated styles and tech packages.
• Update BOMs with all pertinent fabric and trim information.
• Update and maintain seasonal color development and sketch binders.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings with cross-functional partners as needed.
• Evaluate and maintain pertinent files, records, and databases.
• Review sketches with design leadership and create tech packages.
• Work with pattern makers and sample room to create mock-ups on fabric that will translate to real, dimensional garments.
• Assist in the sourcing and approval of fabric samples, lab dips, strike-offs, and other development materials.
• Follow up with cross-functional departments on all sourcing and development materials.
• Provide support to the Men's Wovens Division during peak seasonal deliveries.
• Organize and maintain periodicals, artwork, garments, and trims.
• Follow up and coordinate all ongoing projects to meet stated deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Two-year AAS or college degree in Design required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Design, preferably in men's wovens.
• Strong hand-sketching abilities to do sketch updates during and after fittings.
• Excellent working knowledge of CAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in both written and verbal communication.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet all objectives promptly.
• Ability to work under pressure in an environment of constant shifting priorities and change.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines and take initiative.
• Detail-oriented individual with strong self-starter qualities and the ability to take direction.

Embedded within the collaboration and licensing design team, the Assistant Designer shapes product from concept to delivery, managing CAD development, tech packs, and naming matrices across collectibles, home goods, and apparel categories aligned to influencer and licensing partners. Working closely with product development, marketing, and overseas vendors, this role ensures design aesthetics are accurately communicated and that seasonal calendars are met across all assigned categories.

Core Functions

• Manage all collaboration product design within the business.
• Design into ideas and opportunities based on business needs and inspiration provided by the influencer or licensing partner.
• Lead special projects through the entire design process from start to finish with support from design partners across the business.
• Assist designer(s) in all aspects to meet deadlines and stay on the calendar.
• Maintain and update product naming matrix.
• Create PNG files of CADs for marketing and e-commerce purposes.
• Record product features and benefits for accurate entry into product master.
• Update WFX with design approvals and comments.
• Assist in updating design boards and change out seasonally.
• Create style numbers for collectibles and home goods.
• Communicate design aesthetics, details, and comments with cross-functional partners and overseas vendors.
• Assist the design team within assigned categories with CAD development.
• Prepare line sheets, sketches, construction details, and bills of materials for tech pack development.
• Issue sample cuts and follow through on samples to ensure they are received on time, sending or shipping samples as needed.
• Collaborate with the product development team to resolve design and development issues.
• Maintain records and files of submits, lab dips, and related materials.
• Perform market research to stay on top of trends and create style boards using market research findings.

Qualifications & Experience

• Four-year degree, or equivalent and relevant experience, in Design or a related program.
• Generally zero or more years of experience in apparel design or product development.
• Solid computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite.
• Experience with CAD and design software required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, well-organized, and accurate.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload across projects.
• Strong follow-up and follow-through skills on all tasks and projects.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work in a team-oriented environment.

Reporting to the design director, the Assistant Designer builds product concepts and technical design briefs that align with Anthropologie's seasonal vision, covering hard materials, surface pattern, and print design from proto review through finalization. Partnering with senior designers and cross-functional teams, this role ensures trend interpretation, material direction, and brand storytelling are consistently applied across the product line.

Primary Duties

• Design products that fit within the conceptual vision and brand aesthetic, utilizing and developing technical knowledge under the guidance of a senior designer or design director.
• Prepare clear and detailed design brief packages and amendments, including technical drawings, color, trim, finish, material direction, and technique reference, for product development under the guidance of management.
• Attend and contribute to proto reviews, finalizations, and design meetings on an as-needed basis.
• Champion the brand vision and maintain a solid understanding of the customer.
• Contribute product ideas, tiers, and technique references to fit within the line plan.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, competition, and the market, and share interesting finds with the team.
• Interpret a season's concept and color direction and apply them to products being designed.
• Work with the design director on seasonal trend and concept presentations as needed.
• Travel domestically as needed for store visits, trade shows, and domestic inspiration, and report back to the team.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Surface Design, Product Design, Sculpture, or a related field.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Skilled in 3D hand sketching and artistic ability, including print and surface pattern design.
• Understanding of hard materials such as ceramics, metals, and resins.
• Active seeker of knowledge, self-starter, and keen ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to support all team members.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Sitting at the intersection of creative design and product development, the Assistant Designer owns sketch creation, PLM management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver seasonal collections from concept through handoff to Technical Design teams. Operating across multiple apparel or textile categories, this role partners with merchandising, insights teams, and product development to ensure designs meet consumer needs and quality benchmarks within milestone calendar requirements.

Duties

• Assist in creating and refining design options to meet new product opportunities and exceed consumer needs.
• Create sketches including concept designs, flat view sketches, illustrations, and colorways for assigned categories or sub-categories.
• Support seasonal inspiration and concepts, researching materials and relevant technologies, and participate in market trips and trade shows to gather product insights.
• Support the research of future forecasting of changing consumer mindsets.
• Collaborate with insights teams and consumers to create relevant functional designs.
• Present new design ideas and concepts to Design and Merchandising teams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seasonal direction is followed and deliver highest-quality samples and product in line with the milestone calendar.
• Support in-season handoff of designs to Product Development and Technical Design teams.
• Manage and maintain Design-owned responsibilities in PLM.
• Attend fit sessions for assigned categories and assist with presentation needs for all key meetings.
• Float between multiple categories based on workload needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience in Apparel or Textile Design or a related field.
• Knowledge of apparel design and construction required.
• Advanced computer skills including working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with PLM preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop strong business relationships and work effectively in a team environment.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and multi-task with excellent attention to detail.

A key member of the design team, the Assistant Designer shapes the designated line by creating technical packages, art files, and design sketch boards that support the full development cycle from trend research through final seasonal deliverables. Collaborating across cross-functional teams and overseas offices, this role maintains design records, monitors the time and action calendar, and ensures all milestones are met.

Functions

• Assist the design team in the conception and execution of the designated line.
• Create technical packages and art files, size art, and modify and update information as necessary throughout the development cycle.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams and overseas offices to assist with workload and deliverables.
• Document and preserve all illustrations, design layouts, and design development information for future reference.
• Organize, update, and maintain design sketch boards, line sheets, print boards, fabric boards, research boards, and garment samples for use and reference at all times.
• Participate in research and development of current and latest fashion trends.
• Adhere to the seasonal time and action calendar to meet all deliverables.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion or a related area with zero to two years of experience in Design.
• Solid understanding of customer preferences on fashion and style trends.
• Strong sketching skills, color sense, and fabric knowledge.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and database systems.
• Ability to learn new and advanced technology.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect this.
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and workload seamlessly and follow up.

Flawless project execution from design development through installation depends on the Assistant Designer, who delivers coordination of proposals, budgets, schedules, and material boards under the guidance of the Design Principal at Tucker & Marks. Serving as a daily liaison between design leadership, the Studio Manager, and contractors, this role ensures all project correspondence, specifications, and client deliverables are prepared accurately and on time.

Accountabilities

• Conduct general research and shopping for projects as directed by design leadership.
• Assist with preparing for all meetings, including setup of drawings and all necessary materials.
• Assist with follow-up meeting procedures, generating and distributing meeting notes, and identifying action items.
• Assist with preparation of color and material boards for presentations and liaise with the librarian in ordering materials for boards.
• Distribute all relevant project correspondence and prepare written construction schedules, specifications, and material reference books, with daily filing of all materials.
• Prepare all proposal packages, including written descriptions of items, and verify job sheet information and accuracy, obtaining approval from design leadership.
• Assist with all day-to-day project management aspects as directed by design leadership.
• Generate and track project budgets in coordination with the Studio Manager.
• Maintain, organize, and label client carts and material samples.
• Prepare all schedules, work-in-progress reports, and other reports as required.
• Provide general support to design leadership on executing special assignments.

Technical Qualifications

• Degree in Interior Design.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a high-end residential interior design firm.
• Proficient in budget tracking and project management.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Team player who works to ensure team goals are met or exceeded.

As the Assistant Designer, this role owns day-to-day operational support for the Space Planning and Management team, coordinating moves, furniture reconfigurations, and IT system changes while serving as the single point of contact for client site populations. The team relies on this work to maintain CAFM database accuracy, vendor compliance, and superior customer service across all relocation and MAC projects.

Activities

• Provide operational and procedural support to ensure projects are executed in accordance with established departmental, building, and client procedures.
• Serve as the client's single point of contact for day-to-day moves, additions, and changes, and oversee scheduling, execution, and vendor management.
• Provide superior customer service and support for day-to-day activities, questions, and large move projects.
• Support the maintenance of a central database housing property floor plans, space configurations, and furniture layouts, and manage work orders and requests received in the CAFM system.
• Ensure vendor compliance with building standards and policies, maintain as-built files and other documentation, and maintain information in the database system, including furniture and move documentation.
• Obtain quotes and generate RFQs required for completion of MAC and simple projects.
• Issue work orders for approved projects to contractors, supervise furniture and related equipment moves, and receive and verify invoices for payment.
• Produce regular reports and administer customer satisfaction surveys in compliance with established contractual performance indicators.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One to two years of experience in project or technology coordination preferred.
• Strong knowledge of move process and furniture systems.
• Experience with a database work order or CAFM system.
• Software competency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Visio.
• Ability to develop excellent client relations, client management, and consultation skills.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Client and customer service focused with strong organizational, technology, and communication skills.

Assistant Designer delivers engineering design support under the supervision of experienced engineers, producing calculations, schematic drawings, and final working drawings for bridges and engineering structures while using software tools to solve technical problems within an agreed budget and schedule. The work directly supports project managers and stakeholders by providing data analysis, technical documentation, and mentorship to interns and junior team members.

Operational Focus

• Conduct engineering design under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Create designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Collect and analyze data under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Use computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.
• Perform work in accordance with agreed-upon budget and schedule under supervision.
• Support interns and junior team members as needed.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Master's degree in an engineering-related discipline.
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the field of bridges and engineering structures, an asset.
• Basic knowledge of design for drainage, sewerage, and water facilities, as well as plumbing and HVAC utilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit Structures.
• Experience in Autodesk Civil 3D, Revit, Stormwater modeling software, and BoQ.
• Working experience in CADS-RC, OpenRoads, NavisWorks, Infraworks, MicroStation, and related software.
• Knowledge of ProjectWise or any other EDMS software.
• Knowledge of RC detailing software, including Tekla, Bentley Rebar, and SuperCAD.
• Experience in steel detailing is an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of BS and EURO codes as well as UK, US, and ME CAD/BIM standards.
• Working experience on projects in Canada is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated time management, organizational, and teamwork skills.

The Assistant Designer refines seasonal collections by creating and maintaining tech packs, CADs, line sheets, and color cards while attending weekly fit sessions and recording construction revisions for the design team. Reporting to design leadership and working alongside the technical design team, this role ensures all sample approvals, art placements, and design records are accurate and aligned to seasonal delivery timelines.

Key Deliverables

• Organize, maintain, and update design boards and samples.
• Assist with the preparation of meeting presentations.
• Update CADs after each fitting.
• Follow up on pre-production approvals.
• Assist in researching trends, vintage garments, and competitors to develop fresh concepts for seasonal deliveries.
• Create and update line sheets, CADs, color cards, and charts.
• Assist with showroom preparation.
• Support in sourcing materials and developing colors.
• Attend weekly fit sessions and make detailed comments on revisions.
• Work with the technical design team to ensure construction, design, and art placement are applied to all samples.
• Create tech packs in Illustrator.

Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Fluency in English at a communication level.
• Creative thinking skills and elevated taste level with a keen eye for detail.
• Highly organized with excellent communication skills.
• Desire to learn and a collaborative attitude.
• Willingness to relocate domestically or abroad for short durations is an advantage.

Embedded within the Reclaimed Vintage design team, the Assistant Designer develops seasonal ranges for menswear and unisex categories, building color stories, sourcing fabrications and trimmings, and creating mood boards while working toward category ownership on the brand's multi-product lineup. Working closely with buying teams, suppliers, and factories, this role ensures product is developed to the critical path and presented effectively to drive commercial range decisions.

Areas of Ownership

• Assist in research, development, and design, including identifying key shapes for the season, color, and fabric, and building a range alongside the designer.
• Integrate into a focused brand way of working, always thinking head-to-toe.
• Build relationships with suppliers and advise factories on direction, construction, key details, materials, and trims.
• Adhere to the critical path to achieve deadlines, ensuring product is developed for the relevant and optimum selling period.
• Create mood and color boards, share creative ideas to shape and develop the collection, and produce shop, social media, catwalk, and street style reports while sourcing new fabrications and trimmings.
• Work alongside buying teams to react to sales information and present design ideas to drive the range.

Education & Experience

• One year of industry experience.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Adobe, and CAD, with hand-sketching skills preferred.
• Strong commercial handwriting and understanding of brand and customer.
• Keen eye for graphics and print and a fashion-forward perspective immersed in the Gen Z customer.
• Passionate about vintage with a strong sense of style.
• Confident in presenting new ideas to the designer and wider team and in identifying problems and suggesting practical improvements.
• Strong time management, organisational, and administrative skills.
• Strong team player who remains calm under pressure.
• Willingness to travel for supplier meetings and inspiration or development trips.

Reporting to the Design team leads, the Assistant Designer produces accurate PLM records, seasonal color swatch libraries, and BOM entries that support the women's underwear category from concept through final development at the company. Partnering with sourcing, project management, and cross-functional teams, this role ensures materials tracking, fitting attendance, and administrative operations run smoothly to keep the design pipeline on schedule.

Role Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate PLM style creation and data entry, and support BOM data entry.
• Organize and maintain the color swatch library and build seasonal color swatches, trends, and presentation boards.
• Facilitate organization and maintenance of sample storage areas.
• Track sourced materials development, including fabric, elastics, and lace.
• Handle daily email communication, including sourcing requests, materials qualification, project management inquiries, and general follow-up.
• Attend occasional meetings and conference calls to support and represent the design team.
• Aid in style sheet updates, set up and maintain tracking spreadsheets, and input colorway details into PLM.
• Attend fittings as needed and assist with special projects as requested.
• Perform administrative tasks, including ordering department supplies and setting up internal meetings.
• Research competitor and related products and assist in the development of textiles and garment construction.

Background & Experience

• BA/BS degree required, or AA Fashion degree with two to three years of industry or equivalent experience.
• PLM or 3D Fashion Design experience a plus.
• Design training or experience in apparel categories preferred.
• Knowledge of technical fit and construction a plus.
• Mac and PC computer experience in Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Microsoft Office proficient in Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Applied communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to apply technical and creative concepts.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priority projects and development calendars.
• Self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Highest level of business ethics.

Sitting at the intersection of creative design and production execution, the Assistant Designer advances seasonal custom product lines by approving lab dips and strike-offs, maintaining tech pack accuracy, and tracking style development across multiple clients and seasons for the company. Operating across design, merchandising, and graphic design teams while coordinating with overseas factories, this role ensures cohesive, on-schedule product delivery that meets brand and construction standards.

Job Functions

• Partner with design team members to develop components of the custom design line, including color, style, trim, packaging, and raw material development.
• Assist in researching fashion trends and recognizing sales trends.
• Approve lab dips, print strike-offs, yarn-dyed handlooms, trims, and fabric in correspondence with the Graphic Designer and overseas factories.
• Create and track the status of style development by season and client for on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with Designer, Merchandising, and Graphic Designer in resolving production problems for current and upcoming seasons.
• Check factory submissions for adherence to color, fabric, production art, trims, and construction.
• Approve pre-production samples under the guidance of the Designer and Merchandiser.
• Maintain tech pack accuracy, recognize, and act on inconsistencies across multiple programs.
• Assist the design team with any design or office-related tasks as needed.

Professional Experience

• Experience with PC and Mac software, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and PowerPoint.
• Exemplary attention to detail, highly organized, and able to multi-task.
• Ability to work closely and effectively in a dynamic and highly collaborative environment, juggling multiple seasons at one time.
• Effective ability to take direction, willingness to learn, and desire to improve skills as a design team member.
• Ability to maintain professionalism when interacting with employees, outside vendors, and clients.
• Flexible and works well with change in a fast-paced environment, seeking to contribute to other duties as needed to support the overall business.

A key member of the Denim Design team, the Assistant Designer refines seasonal collections by researching trends, compiling wash development standards, creating sketches and technical packages, and maintaining collection boards for the women's denim classification. Collaborating across Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, and Trim teams, this role keeps the corporate calendar on track and ensures all milestone meetings are supported with accurate, organized materials.

What You'll Do

• Research and identify trends relevant to the brand customer.
• Shop the market on a regular basis for ideas and inspiration.
• Maintain awareness of current selling information as well as market trends and conditions.
• Compile wash development standards and communicate wash comments to production.
• Develop strong working relationships with cross-functional team members through communication and problem-solving.
• Create sketches of styles in development and execute technical packages that are organized and accurate.
• Maintain seasonal collection boards and walls, and create and update the seasonal assortment sheet.
• Understand the basics of the production process as it relates to the classification.
• Maintain awareness of the corporate calendar and help manage deadlines.
• Attend and participate in fit sessions, take detailed notes, and follow up as needed.
• Adhere to the design team budget and invoice process.
• Assist in day-to-day projects, including filing, organizing, copying, and updating development packages.

Required Qualifications

• BA degree from an Art and Design school, majoring in Fashion Design.
• Zero to one year of womenswear design experience a plus.
• Strong sketching skills and understanding of the customer demographic and trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Ability to multi-task, shift priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Portfolio link must be included in the resume for easy reference.

Delivering a complete, margin-aligned knit tops assortment each season depends on the Assistant Designer, who produces development packages, tech packs, and market research that drive the category from initial concept through product review meetings. Based within the apparel design team under the guidance of a senior designer, this role manages multiple seasons simultaneously and ensures all teams adhere to the development calendar.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Assist the design team in creating product collections at the beginning of each season.
• Prepare development creative packages under the direction of the senior designer or designer.
• Assist in managing multiple seasons at different stages of development, while understanding the development calendar and ensuring teams adhere to the T&A.
• Prepare design tech packs and prepare for seasonal product review meetings.
• Shop monthly to compile market research, stay abreast of trends at both a directional and retail level, including brick-and-mortar and online research.
• Maintain awareness of the direction of other classifications to apply knowledge to the bigger picture.
• Attend development fit sessions as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One or more years of experience in the apparel design industry.
• Strong sketching skills and the ability to create or visualize an idea and produce a design by hand or using CAD, a plus.
• Strong sense and passion for print, pattern, and details that make the brand and product unique.
• Solid understanding of fit, fabrics, finishes, and construction, a plus.
• Computer proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and Word; InDesign experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external partners.
• Affinity for working in a team environment.

As the Assistant Designer, this role develops original design concepts, fabrications, and seasonal themes for ladies' fashion collections at a leading Manchester-area fashion supplier with well-established retail accounts. The design and production team relies on this work to ensure specs, critical path adherence, trend packs, and factory relationships are maintained to deliver collections on schedule and to brief.

Scope of Work

• Create and develop original design ideas, concepts, embroideries, fabrications, and seasonal themes.
• Source relevant fabrics to meet design requirements and develop original themes for seasonal collections.
• Create specs and tech packs for factories.
• Ensure the critical path is adhered to and keep on top of all key dates.
• Assist the design process using Photoshop and Illustrator at an intermediate level.
• Liaise with factories and overseas offices and create relationships with buyers.
• Conduct inspiration and sourcing trips abroad and produce trend packs and color inspiration.
• Assist all members of the team with administrative tasks, including managing returns, maintaining the production room, fabric sorting, post distribution, and sample hanging.
• Prepare Monday trend and inspiration boards for weekly meetings on a rota.

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree-level education.
• Minimum 2.1 in Fashion or a related subject, or equivalent practical attainment.
• Good understanding of Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Creative and trend-driven with a good eye for color and fabric.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to think creatively.
• Flexible and able to travel as required.
• Team player with the ability to build relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines and deal with challenges calmly and positively.

Assistant Designer produces CAD design sketches, BOMs, and collection boards within a web-based PDM system, supporting the full women's apparel development process from line planning through administrative design tasks. The work directly supports the design team's ability to manage samples, handlooms, and lab dips and to design specific categories as determined by leadership based on experience and performance.

Work Activities

• Help create and maintain CAD design sketches in Illustrator and a web-based PDM system.
• Help create and maintain BOMs in a web-based PDM system.
• Assist with design presentation preparation and setup.
• Manage samples, handlooms, and lab dips, including requests, tracking, and revisions.
• Help create and maintain collection boards and line plans.
• Assist the design team with various administrative tasks.
• Design specific categories as determined by leadership, depending on experience and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design.
• Two to four years of experience in a relevant role.
• Highly proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel.
• Strong fashion and creative senses with keen trend awareness.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external partners.
• Strong written and verbal English language skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a deadline-driven environment.

The Assistant Designer executes seasonal knit concepts by creating Illustrator flat sketches, professional presentation boards with CAD artwork, and Bills of Materials in Flex PLM for the cut-and-sew knits category. Working under design leadership and alongside the Technical Design team, this role translates trend research, color stories, and fabric selections into organized specs that support the full development cycle.

Performance Expectations

• Work closely with design leadership to execute seasonal concept, select color stories, and develop fabrics, trims, and graphics.
• Prepare professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrications, and garment samples.
• Assist in researching seasonal trends, themes, colors, raw materials, styling, and trims.
• Create Illustrator flat sketches based on seasonal concept and business needs.
• Work with Technical Design in preparing specs from initial concept to technical design cards.
• Create and update the bill of materials for all knit styles each season in Flex PLM.

Experience & Qualifications

• Apparel Design degree.
• Zero to two years of design experience.
• Experience with Illustrator, Photoshop, and Flex PLM.
• Strong illustration skills, including flat and illustrative technical sketching ability.
• Working knowledge of garment construction, trim, garment measurement, and specification.
• Demonstrated creative sense, trend and fashion awareness, and excellent color sense.
• Demonstrated ability to produce creative, focused visual presentations.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Self-directed team player with the ability to multi-task and a strong sense of urgency and follow-through.

Embedded within the Calvin Klein Underwear Men's Off-Price Design team, the Assistant Designer creates detailed Illustrator sketches, waistband artwork, and Centric tech packs to support the delivery of a cohesive assortment for cost-conscious consumers across seasonal cycles and global regions. Working closely with cross-functional teams throughout pre- and post-line adoptions, fittings, and late adds, this role manages ongoing design changes and aids in presentation preparation for global accounts.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct focused brand-relevant research on trends, details, and silhouettes based on seasonal concepts.
• Create detailed sketches in Illustrator for new and updated styles and generate waistband artwork.
• Update, maintain, and create tech packs in Centric.
• Assist in maintaining and organizing styles, trims, and the development library.
• Aid in the preparation of presentations to global regions and accounts.
• Manage and update design changes throughout the season, specifically for pre- and post-line adoptions, fittings, and late adds or reorders.
• Work closely with Design Team and cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive product line is realized.

Technical Qualifications

• BA, BFA, or associate's degree with one year of experience.
• Zero to one year of experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility in learning new technology platforms.

Reporting to the Product Manager, the Assistant Designer coordinates daily design tasks, including sketching new product ideas, building tech packs, creating custom print repeats, and tracking development samples for dispatch across the team. Partnering with vendors and the sales team, this role curates seasonal trend boards and updates customer presentations to ensure accurate, timely delivery of product concepts and samples.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Product Manager in all daily design tasks.
• Sketch new product ideas and build tech packs.
• Create custom prints into a working repeat.
• Update and mock up new packaging specs.
• Organize lab dips and print submits.
• Curate seasonal trend boards for meetings.
• Update and re-color existing customer presentations per sales instructions.
• Upload tech packs to vendors.
• Conduct store visits for additional trend development.
• Track all development samples and dispatch samples to the New York office as needed.

Position Requirements

• One to three years of industry experience.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Able to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Driven and self-motivated with good time management skills.
• Open to learning new things and excited to collaborate with other team members.
• Problem-solving ability and willingness to contribute to team goals.