Assistant Designer
BoxLunch is a company that combines pop culture, philanthropy, and fandom. They are looking for an Assistant Designer to assist in turning licensed products into wearable fashion, supporting the design and product team in various design projects.
Responsibilities
- Execute specific design projects as assigned by the Designer and Senior Designer
- Create silhouette sketching/ CAD’s (tops, sweaters, bottoms, jackets, dresses, intimates, kids/babies is a plus) and detailed technical sketches with color CAD
- Assist with various tasks within the design and development process, including and not limited to creation of flat sketches, tech pack creation/updates and line sheet creation/maintenance
- Support designer’s with research and development seasonally
- Create, organize, and update reference libraries (fabrics, tech packs, development samples, line sheets, help with email follow up)
- Completes approval submits and lab dips
- Participate in the preparation of materials for trend concept meetings, line and cad reviews
- Maintain an active role in weekly meetings by taking notes and following up as needed
Skills
- At least one year experience as a design assistant
- College degree in design or related field required
- Excellent computer skills including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to work & thrive in a fast paced, multi-task environment
- A natural organizer and time manager
- Great communication skills including ability to work in a team environment, give honest, direct feedback and you are a solid verbal and written communicator
- Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure
- Knowledge and experience with licenses carried at Hot Topic, BoxLunch and Her Universe
- Experience with kids/babies design
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