Assistant Designer (Shapewear Brands)

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Dreamwear Inc

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

New York, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Support the Senior Designer in the shapewear category by researching seasonal trends and creating detailed technical development packages. Manage communication with overseas factories and oversee the sample development and production process.

Qualifications

You have a passion for fashion and a keen eye for trends, with a strong ability to partner with other teams. You are proficient in design software and have experience with technical development packages and garment production.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

Job Description

Dreamwear is a leading wholesale intimate apparel and sleepwear company working with brands such as Danskin, Juicy Couture, Roxy, Laura Ashley, and Nicole Miller (visit dreamwear.com/our-brands to see more).  The thriving partnerships we have established worldwide help us ensure the efficient production and expedited delivery of our product, and the impeccable quality and competitive pricing of our merchandise make us a top choice and reliable partner for leading retailers across the globe. 

Our Design team is responsible for establishing the trends, color, and style direction for our seasonal and customer-driven lines. They create apparel designs to be shared with internal teams during trend presentations, and external teams at buyer meetings. Once orders are placed, the Design team manages and oversees the sample development and production process in conjunction with cross-functional partners. 

We are seeking an Assistant to help our Shapewear category. This role will support the Senior Designer on all aspects of design, working across a variety of brands and customers. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about innovative fabrics technology, have a keen eye for trends, and have a strong ability to partner with other teams to ensure continuity across the brands. Additionally, they must be able to execute on the below essential responsibilities. If this sounds like you, please submit your resume & portfolio link for review - we look forward to hearing from you!

  • Research the market for seasonal trends, colors, prints and silhouettes to support the senior team.
  • Responsible for sending out tech packs and sample requests, along with production artwork and color standards.
  • Execute organized and accurate technical development packages that include construction details, sketches, fabrications, trims, print, and color details. 
  • Correspond with overseas factories regarding production. 
  • Assist designers with the trim and fabric library, color pallets, and flat sketching.
  • Work with the senior team to make sure artwork is sized correctly and for choosing colors. 
  • Execute production packages including color and trim specifications and prepare production ready print and graphic artwork. 
  • Track and follow up on development and fabric sourcing. 

Job Requirements & Qualifications 

  • Fashion degree preferred.
  • Internship experience strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, & Microsoft Excel.
  • Positive attitude and team player.
  • Excellent communication and follow-up skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
  • Candidate must be passionate about fashion and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Please include examples of your work with your resume. 

* This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. They can be changed orally or in writing at any time at management's discretion. 

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Dreamwear Inc

Dreamwear is a family-owned business established in 1994, headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles, Hong Kong and China. Possessing a deep dedication to design, sourcing and distribution, we have established ourselves as a global leader at the forefront of the intimate apparel industry, providing fashion-forward, value-driven product.
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