DESIGN ASSISTANT

Overview

The Design Department at MATTEO is looking for a creative candidate with a fundamental background in design who is refining their skills and establishing their point of view. This candidate wants to develop laterally across different facets of the design process—working with color, texture, and print—and to nurture a concept through its fruition. MATTEO continually learns and improves, seeking energetic contributions to creating products and looking at its 25-year history to inform its future.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design Boards : The Design Assistant will own the design boards, keep updates, and ensure information is tidy and relevant.
• Print Development : The Design Assistant will explore print concepts through hand-sketch or Adobe Illustrator, work on color and scale iterations, and present to the Design Manager for feedback.
• Design Research : The Design Assistant will study the homewares category to learn what people want, and pull references from other textile-driven industries if relevant to underscore a concept.
• Samples : The Design Assistant will help organize and track sample developments, communicating with vendors for updates or instructions as needed.
• Marketing Projects : The Design Assistant will assist the Marketing team in organizing or gathering samples for photoshoots, if requested.
• Production Support : The Design Assistant will be available to assist in other departments during peak times or as instructed.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Familiarity or proficiency in Microsoft Office
• BFA in a relevant field or equivalent portfolio experience preferred
• Fundamental understanding of sewing operations, textiles, dye process and vernacular
• Keen understanding of priorities and ability to reprioritize as needed
• Extreme attention to detail and maintaining accuracy
• Strong organizational mindset

Benefits

This is a full-time, hourly position. Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) are available after probationary period.

Quarterly Bonus / Profit Sharing Program : Up to 50% of your annual income at the discretion of Management per year. The amount of the bonus and whether a bonus is awarded is a discretionary decision by company management dependent on various factors including company and employee performance, general business climate, and production goals.

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