Assistant Designer Position
New York Apparel Design is hiring an Assistant Fashion Designer to support our women’s Junior, Young Contemporary, and Missy lines. This is an entry level(1+ year experience is enough) and ideal for someone who’s trend-aware, organized, and ready to work hands-on in a fast-paced wholesale environment.
What You’ll Do
Assist in reviewing and organizing incoming samplesMeasuring and documenting fit samples at every stage of approvalRegular communication with overseas factories to support the production lifecycle at every stageCreative/trend/color research and development of presentations to support sales meetings
What We’re Looking For
Positive can do attitude and an interest in becoming an integral part of the team
1+ year experience in fashion design (internships count if you can show strong work)
Strong Photoshop and Illustrator skills (presentation, flats, print placement, clean-ups)
Working knowledge of technical design basics (garment construction, fit terms, measurements)
Trend-savvy with a strong eye for our customers (Junior / Young Contemporary / Missy)
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work on multiple styles at once
Comfortable using AI tools as part of your workflow
What We’re Offering
Comprehensive training in PLM systems for overseas productionOpportunities to grow your skills in clothing design through trend focused hands on development of productPositive and supportive team environment with room for growth to meet your skills
Nice to Have
Print/graphic experience (placements, repeat basics, logo/typography)
Experience in wholesale/off-price or multi-style, fast-turn production
Benefits
401(k) + company match
Up to 15 days paid vacation
5 paid sick days
Major federal holidays off
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