AFTCO:
Assistant Sportswear Designer Job in Santa Ana, CA
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Santa Ana, CA
Full-time | Design - Apparel, Design - Product, Design - Technical Apparel, Design - Technical Outerwear
$70,000 - $70,000 annual
About the job
AFTCO, a multi-brand outdoor clothing company, is looking for an Assistant Sportswear Designer, to assist the Design Director.
Responsibilities
• Support in building presentation (sketches, fabrics, color story, etc.), will be well-versed in Illustrator or CAD skills for sketch/rendering updates, and will have basic knowledge of construction
• Assist in producing fully packaged designs to hand off to development that will be used throughout the development and fit process
• Collaborate with Director and Development team to ensure successful Product Creation and Fit throughout Sampling Process
• Research and understand brand design/DNA and support the team in research, concept, fit development, and/or design process (as needed/ as per seasonal direction)
• Stay up-to-date with current market offering and trend research
• Bring elevated attention to detail and technical skills in support of Design Director
• Have an opportunity to grow and expand with knowledgeable creatives and learn the full design process from research, construction, tech packs, and innovation
• Exercise your passion for sustainable design and be proactive about creating designs and stories that reflect that
Qualifications
• Years of Related Professional Experience: 0-2 years of experience (must have previous internship experience)
• Educational/Position Requirements: A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements
• Experience in flat sketching and rendering
• Hands-on experience with Adobe and Photoshop
• Working knowledge of color
• Understanding of materials, textiles, trims, and fabric construction
• BOM creation knowledge
• Ability to maintain color and construction CADs
• Must be a team player, able to take direction well from leaders
• Must have positive work ethic to understand and acknowledge core deadline dates
• A plus would be experience with print design and/or sportswear design
Responsibilities
• Support in building presentation (sketches, fabrics, color story, etc.), will be well-versed in Illustrator or CAD skills for sketch/rendering updates, and will have basic knowledge of construction
• Assist in producing fully packaged designs to hand off to development that will be used throughout the development and fit process
• Collaborate with Director and Development team to ensure successful Product Creation and Fit throughout Sampling Process
• Research and understand brand design/DNA and support the team in research, concept, fit development, and/or design process (as needed/ as per seasonal direction)
• Stay up-to-date with current market offering and trend research
• Bring elevated attention to detail and technical skills in support of Design Director
• Have an opportunity to grow and expand with knowledgeable creatives and learn the full design process from research, construction, tech packs, and innovation
• Exercise your passion for sustainable design and be proactive about creating designs and stories that reflect that
Qualifications
• Years of Related Professional Experience: 0-2 years of experience (must have previous internship experience)
• Educational/Position Requirements: A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements
• Experience in flat sketching and rendering
• Hands-on experience with Adobe and Photoshop
• Working knowledge of color
• Understanding of materials, textiles, trims, and fabric construction
• BOM creation knowledge
• Ability to maintain color and construction CADs
• Must be a team player, able to take direction well from leaders
• Must have positive work ethic to understand and acknowledge core deadline dates
• A plus would be experience with print design and/or sportswear design