CAMI NYC · 19 hours ago
Assistant Designer
CAMI NYC is a contemporary fashion company that has grown into a global online brand since its founding in 2013. They are seeking an Assistant Designer to create embellishment layouts, collaborate on collections, and ensure quality production while maintaining timelines.
Apparel & Fashion
Responsibilities
Create embellishment layouts / mock-ups
Research new construction techniques, trim ideas and source accordingly
Collaborate on color and print allocation of styles for each collection
Submit L/D Requests to factories
Recolor prints digitally according to design direction and create print placement mock-ups for factories to follow
Participate in all fittings and provide thoughtful insight from proto stage to PP
Work closely with Production and Technical Design team to ensure quality garments and timely production
Communicate daily with overseas factories from development through production accordingly regarding fabrics, trims, colors and design details
Maintain development and production timeline
Conduct seasonal trend research including color, print, fabrics and trims
Assist with concept development and mood board creation
Responsible for designing and developing well-thought out styles into all womenswear categories for each collection
Prepare tech packs to pass to Technical Design and participate in all communication and follow up related to each style in partnership with the team
Update cut tickets / sketches according to changes during development process
Manage development / sourcing and execution of trims and embellishments
Qualification
Required
At least 1-2 years full-time work experience in womenswear, required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Understanding of pattern making, draping, garment construction, and factory production, required
Detail oriented and ability to multi-task competing priorities to meet deadline
Collaborator and ability to work Cross-functionally with Technical Design, Production, Wholesale, E-commerce and Marketing Team
Ability to work in a fast paced & small team environment
Ability to follow direction accurately, with a sense of urgency
Expert proficiency using MS office: Excel, Word, and Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop
Preferred
Degree in Apparel Design, preferred