Assistant Fashion Designer
3 days ago
Pelham
ASSISTANT DESIGNER Pelham, NY | Full-Time | Strictly In-House Westchester-based women’s fashion design company is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Assistant Designer to support our Head Designer and dynamic design team. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical design skills, a creative eye, and experience in women’s apparel design. This is a strictly in-house position based in Pelham, NY. Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite full-time. Please review commute requirements before applying. Responsibilities: • Execute on-brand Fashion CADs and design concepts, • Create print patterns in Illustrator utilizing up to 15 colors, • Draw CAD bodies in Illustrator and work efficiently in layers, • Create and edit seasonal linesheets, • Assist with embroidery layout and design, • Support fittings, take detailed notes, and assist in product development, • Collaborate closely with the Head Designer and design team on seasonal collections, • Maintain accuracy, organization, and attention to detail across all projects Qualifications: • 5-10 years of women’s apparel experience required, • Strong knowledge of garment construction and product development, • Technical knowledge of FDS sheets, • Advanced Adobe Illustrator skills required, • Experience creating prints, CADs, and technical design work, • Knowledge of embroidery layouts and design, • Full proficiency with both Apple and PC platforms, • Strong graphic and organizational skills, • Must be proactive, detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, • Team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills Interview Process: Candidates will be asked to complete a design exercise during the interview process using a garment and print provided by the company. Requirements: • Portfolio of designs and tech packs must be submitted with application, • Must be able to work onsite in Pelham, NY, • This position is strictly in-house — no exceptions Schedule & Benefits: • Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, • 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match, • Two weeks vacation plus 5 PTO days