Assistant Designer - Apparel
Bernardo Fashions, a leader in Outerwear, is seeking a Design Assistant who has sportswear
garment construction experience that is highly-motivated, hard-working, and a detail-oriented
team player. The suitable candidate must be extremely proactive, work with a high level of
efficiency in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate the ability to follow instructions and
multitask between Sales/Design and have a strong willingness to learn.
Responsibilities for this role
- Collaborate with the Head Design to conceptualize and develop seasonal collections
that reflect market trends, customer preferences, and brand objectives.
- Assist in creating detailed technical sketches, CADs, and design boards for presentations
and production handoffs.
- Work closely with the Sourcing and Production teams to select fabrics, trims, and other
materials that meet design and quality standards as an Associate Designer.
- Assist with shipping out fabric cuttings to factories when requested.
- Assist with shipping out samples to overseas for sourcing use.
- Assist Sales during market week appointments in showroom with taking detailed notes.
Qualifications for this role
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in fashion design, preferably with exposure to sportswear apparel and some outerwear jackets.
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and 3Dclo
- Strong understanding of garment construction, textiles, and production processes
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Creative problem-solving skills and a strong eye for detail.
Salary Range: $70K-$75K
This is an in-person position in our NYC office 5 days per week
Excellent growth opportunity for the right individual.