Assistant Designer - Graphic Design Specialty

Position Summary

The Assistant Designer is a creatively skilled professional focusing primarily on graphic design and visual storytelling. Collaborating closely with the President and Founder as well as the Lead Designer, this position supports realizing the brand's creative aspirations throughout seasonal collections, core lines, and special initiatives. Responsibilities include crafting original graphics, prints, and artwork that capture the brand's visual identity, while also aiding product design tasks, technical pack creation, and daily design operations. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong creativity, excellent organization, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, alongside a discerning eye for typography, illustration, and graphic layout.

Main Duties

• Develop and produce original prints, placements, and repeat pattern graphics spanning various categories like apparel and accessories, taking concepts through to final production files.
• Interpret mood boards and visual references into unified product designs; support assembly of SKU-level assortments and upkeep of design schedules.
• Create detailed tech packs and collaborate with manufacturing partners regarding graphic approvals, sample strike-offs, and quality assurance.
• Work closely with Marketing and Social teams to maintain brand visual cohesion; coordinate with Production to guarantee artwork feasibility and alignment with margin goals.
• Assist in maintaining SKU-design consistency aligned with merchandising and seasonal assortment plans.
• Contribute to managing design and development calendars to ensure timely completion of milestones.

Required Qualifications

• Two to four years of experience in apparel or graphic design within the fashion sector.
• Degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, or equivalent professional experience is preferred.
• Expert skill in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; familiarity with other Adobe Creative Suite applications is advantageous.
• Strong design sense evidenced by experience in typography, illustration, print and apparel graphic design.
• Knowledge of apparel construction, tech pack preparation, and production workflows is beneficial.
• Excellent organizational skills with capacity to juggle multiple projects concurrently.
• Effective communication and capability to assimilate and apply creative input.
• Self-driven, adaptable, and proactive problem-solver thriving in a dynamic, founder-led environment.
• A portfolio that clearly exhibits strong graphic design work applied to apparel or brand contexts is required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary package along with employer-contributed 401(k).
• Comprehensive health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.