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Assistant Designer

Serena & LilySonoma, CA, US

8 hours ago

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Full-time

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Job Description

Assistant Designer, Textiles

SAUSALITO, CA

Serena & Lily is searching for an Assistant Designer to join our tight knit Design Team at our Sausalito Headquarters. Our ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, is eager to learn and brings to the table a technical skill set that will allow them to hit the ground running. This role is responsible for assisting in all textile developments ensuring that quality, accuracy and on time execution are paramount from concept to production. This role reports into the Senior Designer. Product development is collaborative and tactile so ability to work in person is imperative.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Support the development of all textile categories.
Create design specifications for seasonal collections across products including bedding, bath, beach, and other soft goods.
Produce scaled renderings in Photoshop for visual presentations.
Translate creative concepts into precise, technically accurate specifications.
Develop layouts and adapt original artwork to suit textile product requirements.
Build and maintain BOMs and technical specifications in Backbone PLM.
Partner with factories and agents to ensure product quality and consistency throughout the development cycle.
Review lab dips, strike-offs, and development samples with a sharp eye for detail, ensuring accuracy against specs and cohesion with existing product lines.
Manage product development submissions and maintain fabric libraries.
Assist with seasonal assortment reviews and presentation setups.
Identify opportunities for innovation in production techniques, materials, and design processes.
Research new ideas, materials, and trims to inspire and support seasonal concepts.
Monitor market trends and competitive activity to inform product direction.
Stay organized and up to date with calendar deadlines and milestone changes.

QUALIFICATIONS :

BFA in Textile Design, Fashion Design, or related field.

1-3 years’ experience in textile design, fashion design or product development.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Detail Oriented – from producing technically accurate specs to evaluating color, you have an eye for detail and commitment to quality

Quick Learner and a self-starter – seeking assistance when faced with challenges and finding the right resources to finish tasks.

Highly organized – thrives in fast past environments by keeping a meticulous eye on all the balls in the air at one time, able to anticipate the next step and effectively self-manage their time.

Problem Solver – you see a problem, and you solve it. Highly adaptable in a dynamic environment.

An ability to listen well and follow direction, asking for clarity when needed.

Team player – ready to lend a hand, no matter the task

You build strong and mutually respectful cross functional relationships

COMPENSATION :

$70-80k per year is the anticipated starting base pay for this role. This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this role. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as : experience, education, and skills.

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance should they choose to participate in Serena & Lily’s benefits. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan. During the first year of employment, full-time employees accrue twenty-one days of PTO and seven paid holidays throughout the year.

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