Assistant Designer Job at Carolina K in Miami Springs

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Assistant Designer to support our design and product development teams across Ready-to-Wear, Swim, Homeware, and accessories. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about thoughtful design, craftsmanship, and brand storytelling. Please note: this position is required to be in-office, and hybrid or remote alternatives are NOT offered at this time.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support artwork and print development for RTW, swim, and homeware
• Assist in designing products across all categories following brand vision
• Help prepare and organize tech packs, patterns, and production files
• Participate in fittings and sampling; communicate update with factories
• Assist with material sourcing and new factory scouting
• Support photoshoot production, including scouting and on-set assistance
• Research seasonal trends and contribute ideas for collection development
• Maintain measurement/size libraries and ensure sample quality standards
• Assist with showroom tasks, shipping/receiving, and occasional retail support
• Travel for factory visits, artisan research, and brand-related needs
• Provide general support to the CEO and design/production teams as needed

Skill & Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in fashion design, product development, or related fields
• Fashion design degree or equivalent training preferred but not required
• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and production processes
• Proficiency in managing tech packs, patterns, and spec sheets
• Understanding of trend research and seasonal development
• Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with global manufacturers and artisan cooperatives
• Passion for craftsmanship, sustainability, and ethical production
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed for on-site development and production follow ups
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred. Knowledge of Portuguese or Hindi is a plus