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Product Developer/Design AssistantCastlewood Apparel Corp • New York, NY, US
Product Developer / Design Assistant

Product Developer / Design Assistant

Castlewood Apparel Corp • New York, NY, US
6 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Castlewood Apparel is seeking a Design / Production Assistant to join our Men’s and Women’s Activewear team. This unique position reports to the Design Director and supports the entire Design Team as needed offering growth opportunities to potentially move into a full design position.

Production Responsibilities :

  • Evaluate all lab dips, fabric qualities, print patterns and trims collaborating with the design team as needed and communicate all comments to the factories.
  • Prepare lab dip submits to send to buyers and follow up with them
  • Track and follow up with the factories on all rejected submits.
  • Keep electronic and physical records of production approvals by season.
  • Organize and send packages with fabrics and trim qualities to factories
  • Receive and distribute incoming packages from factories

Design Responsibilities :

  • Research and development for new design inspiration
  • Work with Design Director and Senior designers in creating designs and color stories
  • Assist in creating and updating CADs and tech packs as needed
  • Create selling tools i.e. color cards and swatch cards
  • Work with factories on new fabric development for sampling
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications :

  • Minimum of 2 years fashion industry experience in design
  • Highly skilled to evaluate lab dips and fabric qualities with good judgement
  • Able to multi-task and switch gears as needed
  • Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and MS Suite
  • Highly organized / Great communication skills / Detail-Oriented
  • Garment construction knowledge
  • Must be a team player, open to taking direction, and able to work well under pressure
  • Portfolio required
  • Monday to Thursday on-site NYC, remote on Friday

    Medical & Ancillary insurance offered; 401(k); Annual bonus

    Salary : $65,000 / year

    Please submit samples of your work or portfolio by pdf or online link.

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