Product Developer/Design Assistant

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Product Developer/Design Assistant
*Activewear Design Dept. Full Time Castlewood Apparel, New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1114

Salary: $65,000.00 Annually

Castlewood Apparel is seeking a Design / Product Development Assistant to join our Men's and Women's Activewear team. This unique position reports to the Design Director and supports the entire Design Team as needed offering growth opportunities to potentially move into a full design position.

Responsibilities :

Evaluate all lab dips, fabric qualities, print patterns, and trims, collaborating with the design team as needed and communicate all comments to the factories

Prepare lab dip submits to send to buyers and follow up with them

Track and follow up with the factories on all rejected submits

Keep electronic and physical records of production approvals by season

Organize and send packages with fabrics and trim qualities to factories

Receive and distribute incoming packages from factories

Research and development for new design inspiration

Assist in creating and updating CADs and tech packs as needed

Create selling tools i.e. color cards and swatch cards

Work with factories on new fabric development for sampling

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications :

Minimum of 2 years fashion industry experience in design

Highly skilled to evaluate lab dips and fabric qualities with good judgement

Able to multi-task and switch gears as needed

Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and MS Suite

Highly organized / great communication skills / detail-oriented

Must be a team player, open to taking direction, and able to work well under pressure

Company Benefits :

In addition to regular company holidays, we are closed the week between Christmas and New Year's Day

Currently working four days in-office, remote on Friday's

Medical, Dental, Vision, voluntary STD, LTD, and Life Insurance

401(K) participation after one year, with the first $1,000 matched by the company

Annual discretionary bonus

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