Design Assistant

Design Assistant Job Description Job Overview We are looking for an

extremely detail-oriented individual

who is skilled at technical drawing, has

knowledge of raw material development , and thrives in a fast paced environment. This person will work closely with the

Designer

and report to both the

Production & Sourcing Manager

(for fabrics) and the

Pre-Production Coordinator

(for technical design).Clear communication and effective coordination between departments is essential. The ideal candidate must be

highly organized , proficient in

Excel

& Adobe suite, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. Job Requirements High level of proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop Proficiency in

Excel

and ability to maintain charts accurately. Knowledge of

fabrics and textiles . Ability to work in a

fast-paced, deadline-driven

environment. High attention to detail

and

organizational skills . Strong

multitasking skills

and ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Excellent communication skills

for vendor follow-ups and internal team updates. Bonus Skillsets Worth Noting: Experience with textile design and development. Indesign 3D Design software like Browzwear Responsibilities Raw Materials Sourcing & Development: Initial Development Design Phase Attend trade shows with Creative Director and Production Manager Assist the

Production Manager

in the

fabric selection process

during the development phase. Communicate with

fabric vendors daily , conducting follow-ups until all requested fabric details are received. Maintain and update the

Development Checklist , tracking shipments and ensuring timely deliveries. Prioritize

early-morning vendor communication

due to time zone differences. Track and confirm material deliveries

in real-time and notify the

Production Manager . Sometimes we source temporary samples due to timing Organize received materials , storing them in labeled bags by

vendor name and date . Save digital material submissions

in the correct

seasonal drive

under vendor-specific folders. Print digital material submissions Once the head of design makes any new request , gather

detailed information

and email all to the

Production Manager . Add the new request to the

Development Tracker

chart. Follow up with the vendor for updates until concluded and keep the chart up to date. Provide daily updates

to the

Production Manager

and

Designer . Print all charts and documents

by midday for the

Designer's

reference. Keep the

internal messaging channel

updated with

real-time status updates . Raw Materials Sourcing & Development: Handling Digital & Physical Submissions Print digital fabric submissions

following the

Production Manager's

instructions. Ensure prints are in

color, single-sided, and properly stapled ; use binder clips when necessary. Store

printed materials

in labeled

zip bags

by vendor name and date. Save

digital material submissions

in the correct drive for the season, organized by vendor. Check and maintain

logins for print sources ; notify the

Production Manager

if access issues arise. Raw Materials Sourcing & Development: Development Selections Collect

fabric headers

once the

Designer finalizes fabric selections . Gather selected fabric headers for the

Production Manager

to review

stretch and production feasibility

with the

Pre-Production Manager . Create the Master Chart

for each season in the

Season Folder , adding all information available on the selected headers. Once the Production manager reaches out to each vendor and all details are confirmed, update the

Master Chart . Save all

spec sheets

in the appropriate drive. Prints:

Once a print is purchased, save it to the corresponding

season's print binder Maintain all Print folders updated in real time (text ali link in real time w each update) Raw Materials Sourcing & Development: Sample Orders are placed Track sample yardage orders , follow up with vendors, and update the

Season Master Chart

with accurate

ETA information . Inform the

Production Manager, Pre-Production Team, and Head Designer

of all

ETA updates

on Slack. Upon material arrival at the office: Maintain seasonal binders

for fabric development reference. Adding fabric swatch and information in the material form. Conduct

fabric tests -including Washer & Dryer, Sea Water, Pool Water, Rubbing, Hot Tub, and Sun Exposure-following established guidelines. Accurately document all results in the appropriate quality control forms that will be revised together with the Production Manager. pp check? For stretch submissions check all things correct note to ali in full detail from requests and chain? (PRINT, scale, color ) Raw Materials Sourcing & Development: Bulk Orders are placed Bulk fabric production qc and inspection Conduct

fabric tests -including Washer & Dryer, Sea Water, Pool Water, Rubbing, Hot Tub, and Sun Exposure-following established guidelines. Accurately document all results in the appropriate quality control forms that will be revised together with the Production Manager. Design Work: Technical Drawings Recoloring of prints in Photoshop when needed/requested by Creative Director Create technical flat drawings/sketches on Illustrator from Creative Director's hand drawings Fill in flat sketches with selected colors and print swatches Create front and back flat sketches for line sheets Software knowledge Proficient level of experience for Illustrator and photoshop Bonus would be knowledge of 3D software: Browswear or other Create new collection Color Cards in Illustrator per Creative Director's selection of prints/fabrics/colors Design Organization & Archiving Organizing all design library and archives in CD's office: everything from samples to trims to hangers to prints to sketches Managing flat sketch library with all categories and by seasons/years Own the updating and organization Organizing, Updating and Creating all seasonal color boards with fabric & trim details Assist Designer with anything else urgent Other Work: Help Ali gather samples in photoshoot crunch coordinate with wholesale, production and pre-production Meetings as needed Gather and coordinate the return of samples post shoot Some go to wholesale, some go to pp & some stay with Ali Other photoshoots assistance and prep Communication between design and rest of pp team Attend weekly fittings Fill in with quality control or PP team if there's downtime Benefits: Insurance where Montce pays 50% of the premium Paid vacation,sick, and holidays Free lunch on fridays + snacks and coffee in this office Free merchandise seasonally + birthdays & anniversaries $50 phone stipend per month Generous employee discount Potential hybrid opportunity with 1 day work from home Mileage reimbursement for work related travel Small IRA 3% match