Assistant Designer- Womenswear

Our client, a contemporary women's RTW brand, is seeking an Assistant Designer - Womenswear to join their tight-knit team in NYC! Responsibilities: Assist the design team by creating sketches, CADs, and preparing detailed tech packs, including BOMsProduce both hand-drawn and Illustrator-based sketches, incorporating complex prints into garment templatesPrepare detailed prototype documents, outlining specifications, construction details, and garment features for seasonal collectionsBuild and maintain vendor relationships while sourcing materials, trims, and accessoriesKeep organized records of fabric swatches, lab dips, trims, and approval logs for every seasonContribute to the development of design presentations, including boards, color palettes, and seasonal overviewsDevelop and update linesheets for print groups and garment styles for internal and external referenceAct as a bridge between design, technical teams, production, and marketing to streamline workflows and ensure alignmentManage sample logistics, including tracking, organization, and preparation for photoshoots in collaboration with the Marketing team 1-4 years of hands-on experience in design, specifically focused on wovens and knitwearAdvanced skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and ExcelThorough understanding of garment construction and foundational techniquesStrong organizational abilities with the capacity to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlinesHighly driven and detail-oriented, with a passion for delivering high-quality, creative designs You can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose by visiting workgrades.com/home/candidate.