Assistant Designer

Our client, an American retailer that owns and operates 4 brands that are well known, is looking for someone to join their team as an Assistant Fashion Designer. This role is in New York City!This is a 6-month W2 contract with benefits offered In this role, you will support the design team in developing seasonal collections across knits, sweaters, and accessories. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for fashion, strong technical design skills, and an eye for color, trend, and product development.What You Will Be Doing Support the Design Lead with seasonal fabric orders, including color-level management and trackingAssist with black-and-white sketching and concept development for new stylesCreate and update colored sketches/renderings for presentations and line developmentAttend and contribute to cross-functional meetings with design, production, and merchandising teamsDevelop and maintain Tech Packs with accuracy and attention to detailPartner closely with Production and Technical Design teams to ensure smooth handoff from concept to executionRequired Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred3+ years of design or assistant design experience, preferably in knits, sweaters, or accessoriesProficiency in Adobe Illustrator and other design toolsStrong sketching, color sense, and technical package creation skillsHighly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication and collaboration skills