DESCRIPTION
Please apply directly to Splendid for this role.
The Design Assistant will be responsible for working closely with the Design team to ensure a successful design process. The ideal candidate would be someone with experience working with or specializing in ready to wear experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Update sketches, line sheets, catalogs and concept boards in a timely and accurate manner
- Provide technical drawings and CADs to communicate design concepts, including multiple views and detailed sketches as necessary
- Provide support on the initial development
- Research fabric, color, and design concepts
- Initiate sample requests and maintain communication with vendors throughout the entire development process
- Follow-up on proto requests
- Participate in Design meetings and provide input on things such as fabrication, style, silhouettes, functional features, fit, cost, and final execution
- Attend proto fit sessions and collaborate with the Design team to review samples
- Support and collaborate with the Design team to ensure that deadlines are met
- Manage and attend all vendor appointments
- General coordination and assistance for the Design team – organizing submissions, photocopying, assembling boards, updating sketches and documents as needed
- Perform other job duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s Design in Design
- Strong internship experience required; 1 year of relevant corporate experience preferred
- Experience using Mac, Excel, Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator (PLM & Web PDM experience is a plus but not required)
- Experience flat sketching by hand and in Illustrator
- Excellent organizational, communicative, and time management skills
- Strong understanding of fashion trends and women’s ready to wear
- Knowledge of fabric and trims as well as strong relationships with resources
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, on site, environment
- Eager can-do attitude and team player
- Please submit resumes and portfolios to be considered
NEW YORK PAY RATE: $50,000 - $60,000
At Delta Galil, we strive to hire and nurture amazing talent. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.