Assistant Designer - Dresses (New York)

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Assistant Designer to support the creation and development of contemporary dress collections. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is passionate about design, thrives in a collaborative studio setting, and is eager to learn from an experienced team. The Assistant Designer will support both the administrative and creative sides of the design process, helping maintain design documentation, preparing seasonal presentations, organizing materials, assisting with sketching, and supporting cross-functional teams throughout development.

What Youll Do

• Support the design team with seasonal mockups, fabric swatches, dress forms, and overall studio organization.
• Create and update presentation materials and maintain key documents, including line sheets and merchandising updates.
• Assist with PLM setup, style folders, BOM creation, and image uploads.
• Prepare garments for fittings and presentations, including steaming and occasional hand sewing.
• Sketch seasonal fabric fills and update drawings in Procreate; assist with trend and competitive research.
• Partner with marketing, merchandising, and technical teams to support seasonal workflow and presentation needs.

Qualifications

Please submit your resume for consideration.

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