Rewildist · 1 day ago
Apparel Design & Technical Development Assistant
Nederland, CO
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$35/hr - $40/hrRewildist is seeking a contract Apparel Design & Technical Development Assistant to support design development, color-ups, and technical communication. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys both creative and technical work in the sustainable apparel market, with growth opportunities into project management.
Apparel & Fashion
Responsibilities
Design new products as needed for small brands in the sustainable apparel market
Create apparel color-ups and CADs using Adobe Illustrator
Work with Pantone Connect to manage color palettes and accurate color communication
Support seasonal color strategy and material callouts
Compile and organize technical development comments from fittings, samples, and vendor feedback
Update visuals, callouts, and design details based on development notes
Assist with clear, production-ready communication for factories and vendors
Help track sample rounds, revisions, and approvals
Support timelines and help flag risks or delays
Collaborate closely with the lead designer/founder
Qualification
Required
Strong Adobe Illustrator skills (apparel flats, CADs, color-ups)
Experience working with Pantone Connect
Understanding of apparel construction and terminology
Ability to interpret and organize technical feedback
Comfortable working in a small business/startup environment
Flexible, solutions-oriented, and detail-focused
Clear written communication skills use of AI to help create professional communication with vendors
Preferred
Experience with tech packs or production workflows
Familiarity with vendor communication and development timelines
Interest in or experience with project coordination or project management
Background in sustainable materials or responsible production
Company
Rewildist
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase