Assistant Designer Position
New York Apparel Design is hiring an Assistant Fashion Designer to support our women’s Junior, Young Contemporary, and Missy lines. This is an entry level(1+ year experience is enough) and ideal for someone who’s trend-aware, organized, and ready to work hands-on in a fast-paced wholesale environment.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in reviewing and organizing incoming samples
- Measuring and documenting fit samples at every stage of approval
- Regular communication with overseas factories to support the production lifecycle at every stage
- Creative/trend/color research and development of presentations to support sales meetings
What We’re Looking For
- Positive can do attitude and an interest in becoming an integral part of the team
- 1+ year experience in fashion design (internships count if you can show strong work)
- Strong Photoshop and Illustrator skills (presentation, flats, print placement, clean-ups)
- Working knowledge of technical design basics (garment construction, fit terms, measurements)
- Trend-savvy with a strong eye for our customers (Junior / Young Contemporary / Missy)
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work on multiple styles at once
- Comfortable using AI tools as part of your workflow
What We’re Offering
- Comprehensive training in PLM systems for overseas production
- Opportunities to grow your skills in clothing design through trend focused hands on development of product
- Positive and supportive team environment with room for growth to meet your skills
Nice to Have
- Print/graphic experience (placements, repeat basics, logo/typography)
- Experience in wholesale/off-price or multi-style, fast-turn production
Starting Salary: $45,000 to $55,000
Benefits
- 401(k) + company match
- Up to 15 days paid vacation
- 5 paid sick days
- Major federal holidays off