Design Assistant (New York)

Job Title : Design Assistant

Location : New York, NY (On-Site)

Employment Type : Full-Time

Start Date : Immediate

About Us :

Kallmeyer is a New York based RTW and accessories brand which reimagines everyday staples as an elevated modern modular wardrobe. Each piece offers unique versatility which is polished yet unpretentious, through immaculate fit and fabrics, intelligent details and thoughtful balance.

The brand is committed to equitability through social impact and responsible manufacturing. Kallmeyers flagship downtown store (est.2019) and Madison Avenue boutique (est.2025) create a personalized and distinguished environment for customer experience and community engagement surrounded by hand-made furniture and carefully curated details.

About the Role :

Kallmeyer is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Design Assistant to join our team. This is an entry-level role supporting the Design and Development team across the execution of four seasonal collections, reorders, and special projects. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, independent, and passionate about the process of translating refined, elaborately designed ideas into exceptional finished garments. This role is an opportunity to be part of a small, high-performing team working at the intersection of creativity and organization.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support the Design and Development team throughout the development process, from initial design concept to final product.
• Create CADs from designers sketches with all garment construction details.
• Organize and prepare samples for fittings.
• Attend development fittings; take detailed notes and help track changes. Prepare fit notes, spec prototypes, and prepare comments for factories.
• Create technical CADs for tech packs as needed.
• Create cut tickets and BOMs for domestic factories and assist in handovers in midtown.
• Assist in sourcing local trims and fabric.
• Manage shipments to and from overseas factories.
• Maintain tracking document for samples.
• Track sample fabric Pos and inventory.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean and organized design environment.
• Collaborate effectively with the design team and assist other team members as needed.

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