DESIGN ASSISTANT RESUME EXAMPLE

Updated: Feb 24, 2025 - The Design Assistant meticulously crafts detailed flat sketches in Illustrator for all new styles, ensuring precision and creativity. Updates and maintains seasonal working line sheets in vector format, alongside managing a comprehensive color library. Supports the go-to-market process by creating vibrant concept boards, trend presentations, and arranging visually appealing merchandise displays for showrooms and presentations.

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1. Design Assistant, Creative Solutions Inc, Dallas, TX

Job Summary: 

  • Manage development of Women’s product within merchandise assortment strategy
  • Responsible for assisting Designers and Creative Director with research, concepting, line development, internal communication charts, digital libraries
  • Participate in bi-weekly fittings through keen note taking in PLM system; ensuring all design revisions are executed on following sample in partnership with Technical Design Team to capture design intent
  • Assistance with execution of tech packs, presentation setups, and inspiration decks for cross-functional use
  • Daily partnership with fabric Raw Materials Team on fabric development/production from proto stage through bulk production
  • Daily communication with external partners
  • Ensure that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy
  • Manage internal library of Pantone swatches, seasonal color palette, design decks and product inspiration samples
  • Continuously research trend, color, and mood direction relevant in the market to bring new developments and ideas to the brand


Skills on Resume: 

  • Product Development (Hard Skills)  
  • Research Assistance (Soft Skills)  
  • Fitting Note Taking (Soft Skills)  
  • Tech Pack Execution (Hard Skills)  
  • Fabric Collaboration (Soft Skills)  
  • Partner Communication (Soft Skills)  
  • Trend Analysis (Hard Skills)  
  • Color Management (Hard Skills)  

2. Design Assistant, Horizon Graphics, Miami, FL

Job Summary: 

  • Daily admin to support the smooth running of the design team.
  • Working directly with overseas suppliers through email and chat.
  • Trend research to identify key inspiration for upcoming seasons
  • Design research and mood boards to help with the range build.
  • Develop and research techniques and finishes for premium wear.
  • Assist in helping with cad and tech packs for factories.
  • Working on the critical path to ensure all samples arrive within the correct time frame. 
  • Chasing samples daily with suppliers and ensuring samples are in on time and keeping the team updated with queries/issues.
  • Photograph all samples on arrival and keep a log of all samples in and out of the business.
  • Update Range build and have the opportunity to discuss new ideas.
  • Label all samples from initial/PPS and production samples.
  • Maintaining and organising fabric and trim library.
  • Attending weekly design and fit sessions to take and log notes.
  • Assisting in photoshoot preparation


Skills on Resume:

  • Administrative Support (Soft Skills)  
  • Supplier Communication (Soft Skills)  
  • Trend Research (Hard Skills)  
  • Mood Board Creation (Hard Skills)  
  • Technique Development (Hard Skills)  
  • CAD and Tech Pack Assistance (Hard Skills)  
  • Sample Tracking (Hard Skills)  
  • Fabric and Trim Organization (Hard Skills)  

3. Design Assistant, Pixelworks, Seattle, WA

Job Summary: 

  • Work closely and cooperatively with all team members
  • Work closely with the Account Manager on managing a major retailers business
  • Provide support with all phases of the design process including showroom setup, presentation and shipping to name a few.
  • Completing meeting and or presentation binders (once agenda has been provided by sales)
  • Assist in identifying customer and product needs to facilitate sales growth
  • Collaborate with production, merchandising, design, operations, and financial teams
  • Monitor delivery dates, shipping status, & updating Sales staff & customers
  • Handle artwork, which include receiving, unpacking and packing artwork and samples.
  • Assist in mailing out packages to overseas vendors, customers and Sales staff.
  • Responsible for taking sample photographs and uploading them to database once formatted
  • Assist in lighting research, design and presentations


Skills on Resume: 

  • Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)  
  • Account Management Support (Soft Skills)  
  • Design Process Assistance (Soft Skills)  
  • Meeting Preparation (Hard Skills)  
  • Customer Needs Identification (Soft Skills)  
  • Cross-Department Collaboration (Soft Skills)  
  • Artwork Handling (Hard Skills)  
  • Sample Photography and Uploading (Hard Skills)  

4. Design Assistant, Art & Craft Studio, Denver, CO

Job Summary: 

  • Maintain and develop the validation process.
  • Produce trend analysis and end of course validation reports.
  • Produce course profiles, which includes a photograph.
  • Produce training and video fobs.
  • Produce course programmes and maintain all marking guides.
  • Developing a video library to support training.
  • Ensure all requirements of the contract are fulfilled.
  • Timely completion of validation reports.
  • Maintaining a trend analysis log.
  • Maintain accurate records of all administrative tasks undertaken.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Validation Process Development (Hard Skills)  
  • Trend Analysis (Hard Skills)  
  • Course Profile Creation (Hard Skills)  
  • Training Material Production (Hard Skills)  
  • Video Library Development (Hard Skills)  
  • Contract Compliance (Hard Skills)  
  • Report Completion (Hard Skills)  
  • Record Keeping (Hard Skills)  

5. Design Assistant, Visionary Design, Atlanta, GA

Job Summary: 

  • Provide both creative and practical support to the Account Manager / Designer by collaborating on ideas, and offering feedback on the presented ideas to achieve the clients desired outcomes
  • Create production / tech packs for each style designed ensuring that the design details are clearly communicated and accurate
  • Work with designer to coordinate the sourcing of fabrics and trims in line with the design brief
  • Liaise with the Account Manager / Designer to receive and comment on swatches, lab dips, prints, trims, accessories and fabric qualities within required production time allocated for the approval process
  • Work with designer & suppliers to manage the production process to ensure timely approvals
  • Create and maintain files to accurately record product development process with focus on the fulfillment of auditing requirements
  • Communicate regularly regarding any production issues/shortfalls throughout all stages of the process, ensuring are minimizing any impact on the critical path
  • Manage the critical path successfully and efficiently
  • Support the designers with daily tasks for example preparing for meetings, communicating with factories and other departments, logging in samples
  • Maintain communication between the Designers, Production, Buying and Suppliers


Skills on Resume: 

  • Creative Collaboration (Soft Skills)  
  • Tech Pack Creation (Hard Skills)  
  • Fabric Sourcing (Hard Skills)  
  • Swatch and Lab Dip Liaison (Soft Skills)  
  • Production Process Management (Hard Skills)  
  • File Maintenance (Hard Skills)  
  • Production Issue Communication (Soft Skills)  
  • Critical Path Management (Hard Skills)  

6. Design Assistant, Aesthetic Hub, Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary: 

  • Prepare layouts and visuals for presentation and approval by the Art Director of illustrated fiction
  • Ensure all work in progress is backed up on a daily basis and that all digital files are complete.
  • Begin to develop an awareness and understanding of trends in the marketplace and be expected to put that knowledge into practice when designing own.
  • Manage multiple design projects and deliver within agreed timeframes
  • Working alongside the Editorial, Marketing, and Sales teams the Design assistant will be required to deliver any additional assets as 
  • General administrative duties such as processing invoices
  • Prepare Drawings, Bill of Materials (BOM’s), and Models of provided instructions defined by designer-drafters and project team. 
  • Update old drawing and documentation (hand-made drawings, Scanned, *CAL files) using CAD tool(Convert-to Pro/E).
  • Use Design CAD Tools software and tools to basic capacity.
  • Responsible for producing neat and accurate documentation.
  • Accomplish other instructions assigned by manager.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Layout Preparation (Hard Skills)  
  • Digital File Management (Hard Skills)  
  • Trend Awareness (Soft Skills)  
  • Project Management (Soft Skills)  
  • Cross-Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)  
  • Administrative Support (Soft Skills)  
  • Drawing and BOM Preparation (Hard Skills)  
  • CAD Tool Utilization (Hard Skills)  

7. Design Assistant, Design Innovations, Portland, OR

Job Summary: 

  • Source material options and participate in client/designer meetings
  • Prepare presentation boards and assist in design development
  • Assist in adding value to client presentations resulting in increased sales
  • Assists with ordering materials and arrange delivery to the project sites in a timely manner
  • Develop & maintain a good relationship with pool of trades & vendors
  • Handle miscellaneous client care inquiries and general information calls via phone, text, or email
  • Greet clients in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner
  • Prepare Existing Plans in Chief Architect
  • Create initial conceptual drawings & renderings
  • Create Estimate sheets for Project Allowances
  • Update estimates during the material selection process, and input vendor quotes
  • Create Project Binders for Project Manager and Clients
  • Assist with a variety of other administrative tasks 


Skills on Resume: 

  • Material Sourcing (Hard Skills)  
  • Presentation Preparation (Hard Skills)  
  • Client Presentation Enhancement (Soft Skills)  
  • Order Management (Hard Skills)  
  • Vendor Relationship Management (Soft Skills)  
  • Client Communication (Soft Skills)  
  • Conceptual Drawing Creation (Hard Skills)  
  • Project Estimation (Hard Skills)  

8. Jewelry Design Assistant, Urban Aesthetics, Las Vegas, NV

Job Summary: 

  • Create and implement structure and process related to sample sorting, setup, and archiving. 
  • Support in managing timelines and scheduling for creative based meetings with the partner and internally.
  • Sample sorting, setup, and archiving, this role is responsible for decorating fixtures at the headquarters to reflect current collections for analyzation purposes. 
  • Uploading and cleaning up images for virtual presentations and overall preparation for milestones meetings with the partner.
  • Research topics pertaining to the collection and partner with the Design Director where needed to support overall vision for the season. 
  • Consistent market research to be conducted and presented back to the Design Director and creative team when capturing competitive insights and findings. 
  • Create CAD designs to support collection strategies for each category. 
  • Prepare supplier technical packets each season.
  • Gain a true understanding of the Partner’s brand identity by actively immersing into the environment and absorbing and applying information learned to support design efforts. 
  • Apply learnings by assisting in research on topics pertaining to the collection, preparing technical packets for suppliers while displaying an overall eagerness to learn and grow. (First 30 Days)
  • Decorate fixtures at headquarters to reflect current collections for analyzation purposes. 
  • Consistent communication with suppliers to source materials seasonally, prepare tech packs, support design efforts in adding in CAD sketches across all categories per direction from Design Director. (First 45 Days)


Skills on Resume: 

  • Process Implementation (Hard Skills)  
  • Timeline Management (Soft Skills)  
  • Sample Archiving (Hard Skills)  
  • Image Uploading (Hard Skills)  
  • Market Research (Hard Skills)  
  • CAD Design Creation (Hard Skills)  
  • Technical Packet Preparation (Hard Skills)  
  • Brand Immersion (Soft Skills)  

9. Design Assistant, Style Concepts, Philadelphia, PA

Job Summary: 

  • Provides administrative support to the VP/Creative Director including handling shipping of artwork and proofs, updating charts, ordering books and supplies, etc.
  • Codes and processes invoices for the design department.
  • Assists team in the creation of seasonal sales materials, launch preparation, various presentations.
  • Assists with design for paperback repackages, reprints and bound galleys.
  • Provides design support to supervisor and team.
  • Assists team with illustrator searches.
  • Returns art and dead matter and archives files in DAM.
  • Support design process in organizing and sorting incoming jewelry/sunglasses samples and archiving outgoing samples. 


Skills on Resume:

  • Administrative Support (Soft Skills)  
  • Invoice Processing (Hard Skills)  
  • Sales Material Creation (Hard Skills)  
  • Design Support (Hard Skills)  
  • Presentation Assistance (Soft Skills)  
  • Illustrator Search Assistance (Soft Skills)  
  • File Archiving (Hard Skills)  
  • Artwork Handling (Hard Skills)  

10. Design Assistant, Modern Design Studio, Charlotte, NC

Job Summary: 

  • Develop general processes with regard to Delivery, Review, Assurance, Progress Measurement, Document Control
  • Create and maintain the Design Deliverables Register which is the list of all historic, current and future Design deliverables and reflects the scope and program of the Design team
  • Create and maintain Design Assurance Documents, including
  • Asset specific and to be updated for all sub assets, to reflect the current scope and programme
  • Create an issue on a monthly basis the Design Progress Tracker, to report the Design Progress Measurement
  • Report on KPIs for deliverables
  • Identify and implement improvements to general processes
  • Provide training and support to the entire design team to work on the set-up processes
  • Ensure a consistent general approach throughout the Design Team
  • Identify opportunities to increase the efficiency of processes
  • Interface to all parts of the design team


Skills on Resume: 

  • Process Development (Hard Skills)  
  • Design Deliverables Management (Hard Skills)  
  • Document Control (Hard Skills)  
  • Progress Measurement Reporting (Hard Skills)  
  • KPI Reporting (Hard Skills)  
  • Process Improvement (Soft Skills)  
  • Training and Support (Soft Skills)  
  • Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)  

11. Design Assistant, Creative Contours, Austin, TX

Job Summary: 

  • Administrative support for design team cross-function communication, calendar support/management, shipping and tracking and meeting prep.
  • Collaborate on concepts and research market trends for all accessory categories.
  • Complete small design projects under guidance of management.
  • Support design team with updating tech packs.
  • Update and create cost sheets for designs with all style information needed for ordering.
  • Assist and create presentations on seasonal collections.
  • Participate in factory communication with design comments and sample tracking.
  • Maintain a high level of organization of materials, trims and samples.
  • Manage and prep samples for showrooms, customers and sales meetings.
  • Regular store visits to key accounts and competition to assure knowledge of the market.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Administrative Support (Soft Skills)  
  • Market Trend Research (Hard Skills)  
  • Small Project Management (Soft Skills)  
  • Tech Pack Updating (Hard Skills)  
  • Cost Sheet Creation (Hard Skills)  
  • Presentation Development (Hard Skills)  
  • Factory Communication (Soft Skills)  
  • Material Organization (Hard Skills)  

12. Design Assistant, Elite Designs, Columbus, OH

Job Summary: 

  • Drafting project documents and drawings using AutoCAD
  • Assist with ordering and purchasing materials for projects (includes processing warranty claims)
  • Review drawings, notes, and orders for accuracy
  • Research and pricing for product selections
  • Take calls and questions from clients, vendors, and installers if the designer is not available
  • Field measuring at client homes
  • Assist with maintaining the showroom and displays
  • Participating in networking events, seminars, and trade shows
  • Assisting with project management
  • Social media content creation and planning
  • Assist in the production of material for the submission of planning applications/ planning conditions discharges.
  • Assist in researching various areas as necessary e.g. different building materials.


Skills on Resume: 

  • AutoCAD Drafting (Hard Skills)  
  • Material Ordering (Hard Skills)  
  • Accuracy Review (Hard Skills)  
  • Product Research (Hard Skills)  
  • Client Communication (Soft Skills)  
  • Field Measuring (Hard Skills)  
  • Showroom Maintenance (Soft Skills)  
  • Social Media Management (Soft Skills)  

13. Floral Design Assistant, Craft and Canvas, Indianapolis, IN

Job Summary: 

  • Receive and process fresh florals each Wednesday (occasional Mondays) during event season
  • Prep and greening of vessels, wrap bouquets
  • Prep and assembly of boutonnieres and corsages
  • Prep florals and foliage following design recipes
  • Assist in the designing of floral arrangements with direction or recipe
  • Label arrangements clearly for event staff
  • Update the floral care guide for each event based on the pieces created
  • Monitor supply usage and communicate replenishment needs
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of design/studio area and supplies
  • Transport of floral and floral related items to venue 
  • Placement of floral pieces and greenery
  • Assist with or solo install of florals and greenery 
  • Assist with general decor setup/teardown 
  • Transport of event items in company and/or personal vehicles (appropriate reimbursement provided)
  • Load in & load out of event items
  • On-Site setup & takedown of event items


Skills on Resume: 

  • Floral Processing (Hard Skills)  
  • Bouquet Preparation (Hard Skills)  
  • Floral Arrangement Design (Soft Skills)  
  • Labeling Arrangements (Hard Skills)  
  • Floral Care Guide Updates (Hard Skills)  
  • Supply Monitoring (Soft Skills)  
  • Event Setup Coordination (Soft Skills)  
  • Transportation Logistics (Soft Skills)  

14. Footwear And Accessories Design Assistant, Visual Impact, San Francisco, CA

Job Summary: 

  • Assisting with the development of the range, contributing design ideas through inspiration and research to create a seasonal and on brand aesthetic to achieve inspiring yet commercial products.
  • Analysing customer reviews and sales to highlight relevant feedback in order to contribute in team decisions for future ranges.
  • Liaising with suppliers to track and chase samples for meetings and fit sessions.
  • Assisting design with follow up from product meetings.
  • Contributing to the sample approval process.
  • Ensuring CADs and range plan documents are kept up to date.
  • Setting up new styles on the system and adding material details, sustainability attributes and design comments.
  • Helping to prepare samples for meetings.
  • Participating in fit sessions and preparing new and previous samples.
  • Managing samples to ensure all samples are logged in and put away correctly.
  • Organising and sending parcels, managing the material library.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Design Contribution (Soft Skills)  
  • Customer Feedback Analysis (Hard Skills)  
  • Supplier Liaison (Soft Skills)  
  • Product Meeting Assistance (Soft Skills)  
  • Sample Approval Support (Hard Skills)  
  • Document Management (Hard Skills)  
  • Style Setup (Hard Skills)  
  • Sample Management (Hard Skills)  

15. Design Assistant, Spectrum Designs, Jacksonville, FL

Job Summary: 

  • Communicate with team internally, clients, potential clients, vendors, contractors, etc. throughout project lifespan
  • Arrange and conduct site visits for client and/or vendor meetings
  • Take accurate measurements, photograph the space, and obtain any necessary information to complete the project
  • Assess needs of each project with a very high attention to detail
  • Assist in schematic design and presentation preparation
  • Gather accurate estimates and bids
  • Deliver and pick-up samples/materials from clients and vendors
  • Assist other team members on other projects
  • Draw up hand drawn sketches in CAD and present drawings accurately as necessary in various formats.
  • Produce necessary drawings for a range of uses e.g. plans & elevations for a house.
  • Assist in the production of booklets and presentations focussed on a high graphical quality.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Communication Skills (Soft Skills)  
  • Site Visit Coordination (Soft Skills)  
  • Accurate Measurement Taking (Hard Skills)  
  • Attention to Detail (Soft Skills)  
  • Schematic Design Assistance (Hard Skills)  
  • Estimate and Bid Gathering (Hard Skills)  
  • Sample Delivery Coordination (Soft Skills)  
  • CAD Sketching (Hard Skills)  

16. Tech Design Assistant, New Age Designs, San Diego, CA

Job Summary: 

  • Manage bi-weekly fit schedule, work with Director of Production to set priorities
  • Create a tracking chart seasonally and log in inbound and outbound samples
  • Prepare garments for bulk fittings
  • Create tech packs for Technical Designers (downloading photo’s, adding measurements changes, importing the trim pages).
  • Assist truefit with spec updates and spec fit samples 
  • Organize and update td racks and pattern files
  • Responsible for receiving and checking in all bulk fit samples and passing them off to the all Technical Designers
  • Maintain fit sample library/closet seasonally
  • Assist with style creation, inputting style content and updating final price in AX system


Skills on Resume: 

  • Fit Schedule Management (Soft Skills)  
  • Sample Tracking (Hard Skills)  
  • Garment Preparation (Hard Skills)  
  • Tech Pack Creation (Hard Skills)  
  • Spec Update Assistance (Hard Skills)  
  • File Organization (Hard Skills)  
  • Sample Checking (Hard Skills)  
  • Style Content Management (Hard Skills)  

17. Retail Design Assistant, Fresh Look Studio, San Antonio, TX

Job Summary: 

  • Assist with completing Inspection reports
  • Prepare inspiration presentations for retailers and designers
  • Arrange meetings with shopfitters, designers, retailers and suppliers
  • Assist in driving the improvements delivery process
  • Liaise with and communicate process & timelines with internal stake holders
  • Assist the retail design lead in the development of Strategic Asset Plans
  • Ensure shop designs adhere to Design Companions, Design Requirements and any relevant Precinct Specific Design
  • Assist to manage the quality of the build with shopfitters and Retail Delivery Coordinator
  • Proactively contribute to the knowledge of Retail Design teams by undertaking competitive research, seeking retailer feedback, global retail design trends and reviews of new global and national industry experts
  • Participate in strategic projects and initiatives
  • Build and nurture strong relationships with Retailers, designers and shopfitters


Skills on Resume: 

  • Inspection Report Assistance (Hard Skills)  
  • Presentation Preparation (Hard Skills)  
  • Meeting Coordination (Soft Skills)  
  • Process Improvement Support (Soft Skills)  
  • Stakeholder Communication (Soft Skills)  
  • Strategic Planning Assistance (Hard Skills)  
  • Quality Management (Hard Skills)  
  • Relationship Building (Soft Skills)  

18. Design Assistant, Concept Creations, Detroit, MI

Job Summary: 

  • Produce CAD drawings/development for design
  • Create technical specifications for vendors to follow for quoting and development
  • Create comments sheets for developments
  • Work directly with global offices/vendors and domestic partners to produce designs
  • Organize and maintain swatch library and finish developments
  • Organize and maintain development samples, including tracking, unpacking, and assembling
  • Update and maintain file organization and development tracker
  • Participate in product development meetings
  • Maintain staging areas and mail and track packages
  • Operate a computer and communicate via telephone


Skills on Resume: 

  • CAD Drawing Production (Hard Skills)  
  • Technical Specification Creation (Hard Skills)  
  • Comment Sheet Development (Hard Skills)  
  • Collaboration with Vendors (Soft Skills)  
  • Swatch Library Organization (Hard Skills)  
  • Sample Management (Hard Skills)  
  • File Organization (Hard Skills)  
  • Communication Skills (Soft Skills)  

19. Design Assistant, Imaginative Minds, Baltimore, MD

Job Summary: 

  • Reviews and understands Project Management Plans including relevant associated plans e.g. Quality Plan, Safety Plan, Construction Plan, etc. and other guidance document e.g. Codes, Specifications, and Drawings.
  • Develops Project Quality Plans, reviewing procurement documents for inclusion of quality requirements, monitors projects for compliance with quality requirements and programs in place and assists the Project Manager and/ or Quality Manager with Client and Construction interfaces.
  • Develops procedures and instructions as necessary to execute project plans or the quality system. 
  • Develops plans, protocols and test methods to support product and process validation activities.
  • Reviews documentation related to product quality in the assigned area, such as quality manuals and procedures, technical deliverables, test procedures and plans, purchase orders, and subcontracts.
  • Verifies that Parsons and customers’ quality requirements are in compliance with quality standards and quality program requirements for products and services provided.
  • Identifies and reports quality issues or trends in the assigned area or product based on data from a variety of sources.
  • Verifies corrective action is implemented for quality issues, in coordination with program management, engineering, purchasing, construction management and others.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Project Management Review (Hard Skills)  
  • Quality Plan Development (Hard Skills)  
  • Procedure Development (Hard Skills)  
  • Test Methodology (Hard Skills)  
  • Documentation Review (Hard Skills)  
  • Quality Compliance Verification (Hard Skills)  
  • Issue Identification (Soft Skills)  
  • Corrective Action Coordination (Soft Skills)  

20. Design Assistant, Echo Designs, Milwaukee, WI

Job Summary: 

  • Assist the product engineering manager in providing technical leadership to the junior staff.
  • Mechanical design responsibility for JDM businesses includes concept generation, 3D modeling, generating 2D drawing, defining CTF/CTQ dimensions, engineering analysis (tolerance analysis, DFM and FEA) and product realization activities.
  • Support production by assessing part and/or product design engineering issues of diverse scope that arise on production line.
  • Suggest improvements to process part/product design to obtain improved quality and production yield
  • Participate in improvements to methodologies to maximize debug, integration and verification efficiency
  • Solve product related problems and perform failure analysis related to product issues
  • Interact with customer and various departments on product related issues, engineering changes, new model development
  • Apply company approved processes related to job function.
  • Work with customer design team to resolve design related issues
  • Suggest modification to work instructions, material or product changes so as to ensure superior quality of products


Skills on Resume: 

  • Technical Leadership (Soft Skills)  
  • 3D Modeling (Hard Skills)  
  • Engineering Analysis (Hard Skills)  
  • Process Improvement (Soft Skills)  
  • Problem Solving (Soft Skills)  
  • Interdepartmental Interaction (Soft Skills)  
  • Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)  
  • Design Modification (Hard Skills)  

21. Design Assistant, Urban Edge Designs, Albuquerque, NM

Job Summary: 

  • Work closely with Director and Creative Art to meet time and action calendar deadlines and track programs and product launches
  • Create detailed flat sketches in Illustrator for all new styles
  • Create, update, and maintain seasonal working line sheets in vector format
  • Create new color codes and maintain color library
  • Approve lab dips (fabric standards) and send comments to sourcing
  • Create concept boards, trend presentations, and materials to support go-to-market process
  • Assemble merchandise displays in showroom and for presentations
  • Order sample yardage and trims as needed for sample purposes, follow up on purchase orders with supplier and internal receiving department
  • Create body colorways spreadsheets for all team conversions for Seasonal lines
  • Write purchase requisitions for all Seasonal samples, order supplies 
  • Create graphic sell sheets for collections in seasonal launches
  • Facilitate interdepartmental communication between Design, Art, Sourcing and Licensing
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive materials and logos


Skills on Resume: 

  • Tracking Deadlines (Soft Skills)  
  • Creating Flat Sketches (Hard Skills)  
  • Maintaining Line Sheets (Hard Skills)  
  • Managing Color Library (Hard Skills)  
  • Approving Lab Dips (Hard Skills)  
  • Creating Concept Boards (Hard Skills)  
  • Facilitating Communication (Soft Skills)  
  • Maintaining Confidentiality (Soft Skills)  

22. Design Assistant, Canvas & Color, Memphis, TN

Job Summary: 

  • Supporting Designers and Senior Designers across design and studio related everyday tasks
  • Researching Inspiration, Material, Colour and Trend forecast based on designer brief
  • Keeping departmental documents, fabric boards, mood boards, collection overviews (both physical and digital) up to date.
  • Assisting designers during fittings along production team capturing all design comments
  • Organizing and keeping inventory of research archive
  • Creating visual presentations with CAD designs or sketches and mood boards for various projects for internal and external use
  • Assisting Design team on Photoshoots and Runway shows
  • Preparing collection for styling & presentation
  • Assisting with client/subcontractor meetings and furniture installations
  • Local accessory shopping, sample ordering, and handling returns
  • In charge of creating weekly social media content for the business on Facebook, IG, and emailing out weekly newsletters
  • Creating proposals in Google Sheets 
  • Placing orders, tracking shipments, and coordinating furniture deliveries 
  • Works directly with bookkeeper to organize receipts for client and business purchases


Skills on Resume: 

  • Researching Trends (Hard Skills)  
  • Updating Documents (Hard Skills)  
  • Capturing Design Comments (Soft Skills)  
  • Creating Presentations (Hard Skills)  
  • Assisting on Photoshoots (Soft Skills)  
  • Shopping and Ordering (Hard Skills)  
  • Social Media Management (Soft Skills)  
  • Coordinating Deliveries (Hard Skills)