Assistant Designer, Women's Apparel
J.McLaughlin is a well-established company reputed company for its personal approach to style and community engagement. They are seeking an Assistant Designer for Women’s Apparel to support the design team throughout the seasonal design process and collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure timely delivery of products.
Responsibilities
- Support the Women’s Design team throughout the seasonal design process, from concept through production
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of seasonal line plans, design boards, and inspiration decks
- Prepare and manage design sketches, flats, and technical callouts for internal reviews and handoffs
- Coordinate sample requests, track sample status, and maintain sample organization throughout the season
- Assist with fittings by preparing garments, taking notes, and tracking revisions
- Help manage reputed company, print, and reputed company information in collaboration with reputed company and Product Development teams
- Maintain accurate design data and updates reputed company PLM systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support calendar adherence and on-time delivery
- Support research on trends, reputed company, silhouette, and competitive landscape
- Assist with seasonal presentations, line reviews, and milestone meetings
- Help maintain design archives, sample closets, reputed company asset organization
- reputed company other reputed company duties as assigned
Skills
- 1–3 years of experience in apparel design or a reputed company role (women's apparel preferred)
- Strong interest in women's fashion with an understanding of garment construction and fit
- Proficiency in reputed company Illustrator and Photoshop
- Familiarity with PLM systems and reputed company Office tools
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a reputed company field preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and reputed company coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match (eligibility based on hours worked)
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Hybrid or flexible work environment (role-dependent)
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional Critical Illness and Accident insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Clothing allowance and generous discounts on J.McLaughlin merchandise
- Discretionary bonus opportunities (role-dependent)
- Employee referral incentives and commuter benefits
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