SKIMS · 10 hours ago
Design Assistant Accessories and Footwear
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$70K/yr - $75K/yr
1+ years expSKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating innovative and high-quality products in the fashion industry. The Design Assistant will support the design team in bringing the vision for footwear and accessories to life, assisting in all stages of the design process and ensuring smooth workflow and timely execution.
FashionLingerieRetail
Responsibilities
Assist in researching trends, inspiration, and competitive market analysis for footwear and accessories
Support the creation of sketches, technical flats, presentation boards, and seasonal design materials
Help prepare and maintain detailed tech packs, spec sheets, and color/material standards
Organize and track design samples, prototypes, and development swatches
Partner with Product Development and Merchandising teams to ensure smooth communication and timely updates
Assist in fittings, meetings, and sample reviews, capturing notes and following up on action items
Maintain design archives, libraries, and organizational systems for reference and seasonal planning
Support the team in preparing for seasonal design presentations and internal reviews
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure all designs align with brand identity, quality, and innovation standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Industrial Design, or a related field
1–2 years of internship or professional experience in design, preferably in footwear and/or accessories
Strong technical skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with CLO3D or similar software a plus
Excellent organization and communication skills with a keen eye for detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
Passion for fashion, design, innovation, and the SKIMS brand
Collaborative mindset, willingness to take initiative, and eagerness to learn
Benefits
Up to 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Kind Body Fertility Benefits
401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match
Unlimited PTO
Full Access to LinkedIn learning
Employee Discounts
Free weekly catered lunch at HQ – M/T/W/Th
Dog-Friendly office on a Thursday and Friday
Free Swag Giveaways
Annual Holiday Party
Annual Summer Party
Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages
Company
SKIMS
SKIMS provides a wide-ranging line of underwear, loungewear, and shapewear designed to deliver solutions for every body. It is a sub-organization of Skims.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6)
2023 (7)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$963MKey Investors
Goldman Sachs AlternativesWellington ManagementLone Pine Capital
2025-11-12Series D· $262M
2023-07-19Series C· $270M
2022-01-27Series B· $240M
Leadership Team
Jens Grede
Co-Founder/CEO
Recent News
Los Angeles Business Journal
2025-12-24
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