Job Description
Our Client, a Retail and Departmental Stores company, is looking for an Assistant Designer their New York City, NY/Hybrid location.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Why Should You Apply?
Responsibilities:
- Design & Creative Support
- Assist in the development of seasonal concepts, color palettes, prints, graphics, fabrics, and silhouettes that align with brand direction
- Create and update design sketches, technical flats, and artwork using Adobe Illustrator
- Support the development of mood boards, inspiration presentations, and seasonal concept decks
- Research fashion, cultural, consumer, and competitive trends using resources such as WGSN, social media platforms, retail analysis, and market shopping
- Assist with fabric, trim, wash, and color development under the guidance of senior design leadership
- Organize and maintain inspiration boards, seasonal design references, and competitive research files
- Product Development & Execution
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of tech packs, including construction details, measurements, BOMs, and design specifications
- Support the sample development process by tracking submissions, organizing samples, and assisting with communication to vendors
- Participate in fit sessions, record comments, track revisions, and support follow-up actions
- Review samples for design accuracy, quality, and consistency against original design intent
- Help maintain development calendars and support timely completion of key milestones
- Assist with style tracking, sample management, and seasonal documentation throughout the product lifecycle
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Merchandising to support line plan execution and assortment development
- Collaborate with Technical Design and Product Development teams to ensure feasibility, fit, and construction requirements are met
- Support communication with overseas vendors and factories regarding sample requests, design details, and revisions
- Attend seasonal meetings, line reviews, and product development discussions
- Assist in preparing materials and presentations for milestone reviews
- Operational Support
- Maintain organized design files, fabric and trim libraries, sample inventories, and seasonal records
- Update PLM systems, line plans, and internal tracking tools with accurate information
- Support market preparation, sample setup, and presentation organization
- Assist with seasonal sample management, photo organization, and design archive maintenance
- Ensure design deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field preferred
- Experience
- 0–2 years of apparel design experience, including internships
- Experience or coursework focused on menswear, knits, or sportswear preferred
- Portfolio showcasing design process, creative thinking, and technical skills required
- Skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Familiarity with PLM systems preferred
- Basic understanding of garment construction, fabrics, fit, and product development processes
- Strong organizational and project-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong sketching, visual communication, and presentation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration platforms such as Miro
- Familiarity with AI-powered design and ideation tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Vizcom) is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Personal Attributes
- Passion for menswear, fashion trends, and product design
- Strong interest in heritage-inspired product, fabrics, washes, and craftsmanship
- Creative, curious, and eager to learn
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Proactive with a positive, solution-oriented mindset
- Strong collaborator who works effectively across teams
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Why Should You Apply?
- Health Benefits
- Referral Program
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Numbers & Facts
| Location | New York, NY |
| Industry | Management Consulting Services |
| Salary | $16–$32.74 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Website | https://www.iconma.com/ |
Benefits
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
About Company
ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.
- Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
- Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
- Founded in 2000
- 2000+ Employees
The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.
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