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 inspirationWork with Design Director and Senior designers in creating designs and color storiesAssist in creating and updating CADs and tech packs as neededCreate selling tools i.e. color cards and swatch cardsWork with factories on new fabric development for samplingKnowledge, Skills, and Qualifications :
Minimum of 2 years fashion industry experience in designHighly skilled to evaluate lab dips and fabric qualities with good judgementAble to multi-task and switch gears as neededMust be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and MS SuiteHighly organized / Great communication skills / Detail-OrientedGarment construction knowledgeMust be a team player, open to taking direction, and able to work well under pressurePortfolio requiredMonday 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.