Design Assistant

Design Assistant Job Description

Job Overview

We are looking for an

extremely detail-oriented individual

who is skilled at technical drawing, has

knowledge of raw material development , and thrives in a fast paced environment.

This person will work closely with the

Designer

and report to both the

Production & Sourcing Manager

(for fabrics) and the

Pre-Production Coordinator

(for technical design).Clear communication and effective coordination between departments is essential.

The ideal candidate must be

highly organized , proficient in

Excel

& Adobe suite, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Job Requirements

High level of proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop

Proficiency in

Excel

and ability to maintain charts accurately.

Knowledge of

fabrics and textiles .

Ability to work in a

fast-paced, deadline-driven

environment.

High attention to detail

and

organizational skills .

Strong

multitasking skills

and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Excellent communication skills

for vendor follow-ups and internal team updates.

Bonus Skillsets Worth Noting :

Experience with textile design and development.

Indesign

3D Design software like Browzwear

Responsibilities

Raw Materials Sourcing & Development : Initial Development Design Phase

Attend trade shows with Creative Director and Production Manager

Assist the

Production Manager

in the

fabric selection process

during the development phase.

Communicate with

fabric vendors daily , conducting follow-ups until all requested fabric details are received.

Maintain and update the

Development Checklist , tracking shipments and ensuring timely deliveries.

Prioritize

early-morning vendor communication

due to time zone differences.

Track and confirm material deliveries

in real-time and notify the

Production Manager .

Sometimes we source temporary samples due to timing

Organize received materials , storing them in labeled bags by

vendor name and date .

Save digital material submissions

in the correct

seasonal drive

under vendor-specific folders.

Print digital material submissions

Once the head of design makes any new request , gather

detailed information

and email all to the

Production Manager .

Add the new request to the

Development Tracker

chart.

Follow up with the vendor for updates until concluded and keep the chart up to date.

Provide daily updates

to the

Production Manager

and

Designer .

Print all charts and documents

by midday for the

Designer's

reference.

Keep the

internal messaging channel

updated with

real-time status updates .

Raw Materials Sourcing & Development : Handling Digital & Physical Submissions

Print digital fabric submissions

following the

Production Manager's

instructions.

Ensure prints are in

color, single-sided, and properly stapled ; use binder clips when necessary.

Store

printed materials

in labeled

zip bags

by vendor name and date.

Save

digital material submissions

in the correct drive for the season, organized by vendor.

Check and maintain

logins for print sources ; notify the

Production Manager

if access issues arise.

Raw Materials Sourcing & Development : Development Selections

Collect

fabric headers

once the

Designer finalizes fabric selections .

Gather selected fabric headers for the

Production Manager

to review

stretch and production feasibility

with the

Pre-Production Manager .

Create the Master Chart

for each season in the

Season Folder , adding all information available on the selected headers.

Once the Production manager reaches out to each vendor and all details are confirmed, update the

Master Chart .

Save all

spec sheets

in the appropriate drive.

Prints :

Once a print is purchased, save it to the corresponding

season's print binder

Maintain all Print folders updated in real time (text ali link in real time w each update)

Raw Materials Sourcing & Development : Sample Orders are placed

Track sample yardage orders , follow up with vendors, and update the

Season Master Chart

with accurate

ETA information .

Inform the

Production Manager, Pre-Production Team, and Head Designer

of all

ETA updates

on Slack.

Upon material arrival at the office :

Maintain seasonal binders

for fabric development reference. Adding fabric swatch and information in the material form.

Conduct

fabric tests -including Washer & Dryer, Sea Water, Pool Water, Rubbing, Hot Tub, and Sun Exposure-following established guidelines. Accurately document all results in the appropriate quality control forms that will be revised together with the Production Manager.

pp check? For stretch

submissions check all things correct note to ali in full detail from requests and chain? (PRINT, scale, color )

Raw Materials Sourcing & Development : Bulk Orders are placed

Bulk fabric production qc and inspection

Conduct

fabric tests -including Washer & Dryer, Sea Water, Pool Water, Rubbing, Hot Tub, and Sun Exposure-following established guidelines. Accurately document all results in the appropriate quality control forms that will be revised together with the Production Manager.

Design Work : Technical Drawings

Recoloring of prints in Photoshop when needed / requested by Creative Director

Create technical flat drawings / sketches on Illustrator from Creative Director's hand drawings

Fill in flat sketches with selected colors and print swatches

Create front and back flat sketches for line sheets

Software knowledge

Proficient level of experience for Illustrator and photoshop

Bonus would be knowledge of 3D software : Browswear or other Create new collection Color Cards in Illustrator per Creative Director's selection of prints / fabrics / colors

Design Organization & Archiving

Organizing all design library and archives in CD's office : everything from samples to trims to hangers to prints to sketches

Managing flat sketch library with all categories and by seasons / years

Own the updating and organization

Organizing, Updating and Creating all seasonal color boards with fabric & trim details

Assist Designer with anything else urgent

Other Work :

Help Ali gather samples in photoshoot crunch coordinate with wholesale, production and pre-production

Meetings as needed

Gather and coordinate the return of samples post shoot

Some go to wholesale, some go to pp & some stay with Ali

Other photoshoots assistance and prep

Communication between design and rest of pp team

Attend weekly fittings

Fill in with quality control or PP team if there's downtime

Benefits :

Insurance where Montce pays 50% of the premium

Paid vacation,sick, and holidays

Free lunch on fridays + snacks and coffee in this office

Free merchandise seasonally + birthdays & anniversaries

$50 phone stipend per month

Generous employee discount

Potential hybrid opportunity with 1 day work from home

Mileage reimbursement for work related travel

Small IRA 3% match