ASSISTANT DESIGNER, APPAREL & ACCESSORIES DESIGN
Danimás is a high-growth startup seeking a curious and bold Assistant Designer to support the Design Team in developing customer-focused Apparel, Accessories, and Intimates product lines. The role involves executing designs, creating tech packs, and managing the design process to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Execute flat sketches and CADs via Adobe Illustrator and adapt designs based on feedback
- Utilize Miro and various AI platforms for design and presentation purposes
- Support all document creation and maintenance for Design, creating compelling and clear layouts to gain buy-in and consensus
- Create detailed tech packs including technical sketches, maintain line sheets, and update BOMs to ensure accuracy
- Assist in selection and sourcing of materials and trims
- Manage follow up throughout the design process
- Organize and prepare samples for pass offs, attend development fittings, take detailed notes, and help to track changes
- Support the Design team to ensure all deliverables are met on time and within budget, collaborating with key partners to deliver flawless results
- Ask questions and solicit feedback to understand functional needs, anticipate issues, and problem solve proactively
- Identify opportunities to facilitate workflow and gain speed; leverage new and emerging technologies to enhance the Design Process
- Conduct ongoing competitor research and trend analysis to identify new silhouettes, materials, techniques, color stories, graphics, and prints
- Present to Head of Design, Accessories Design Consultant, and key stakeholders where applicable
Skills
- 1-3 years Apparel Design experience required
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and passion for AI required
- Excellent communication and organization skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines and work in a fast-paced environment
- Working knowledge of Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite, and Miro
- Strong growth mindset, attention to detail, and full dedication to consistent product execution
- Confident communicator who can translate direction into action with ease; thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Deep Apparel and Accessories trend fluency and interest in current sports and cultural trends
- Luxury and/or Premium Active Womenswear experience strongly preferred
- CLO/3D experience preferred
- PLM knowledge preferred
- Experience creating tech packs and working with overseas vendors a plus
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