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.
DIVERSITY VISION STATEMENT:
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.