Assistant Designer, Hair (Hybrid - Rosemont, IL)

About the Role

As Assistant Designer, you'll provide trend research, CAD, and sample-tracking support for the Hairs line. This is where you learn the category from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Hairs Line

• Support the Hairs line with trend research and competitive shopping

• Monitor TikTok and other social platforms to support trend research for the CC Hairs line

• Create CAD sketches and update design files

• Assist with tech packs and product specifications

Keep the Line Moving

• Maintain line sheets

• Organize samples, fabrics, trims, and design materials

• Track samples to ensure on-time delivery

• Stay aware of the calendar and timeline to ensure deadlines are met

Support the Team

• Prepare mood boards, color palettes, and presentation decks

• Help prepare for design meetings and support presentation setups

• Communicate with cross-functional teams; update PLM systems and design documentation

• Absorb and analyze weekly sales information to apply learnings to future seasons

Who You Are

• Organized — comfortable being the person who makes sure nothing falls through the cracks

• Curious about design and eager to learn CC Hairs from the ground up

• A budding creative problem-solver — brings ideas to the table, not just clean execution

• Comfortable supporting someone else's creative direction while building your own point of view

• Reliable under deadline pressure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Product Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience

• 0–2 years of design, product development, or related experience (internships count)

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

• Familiarity with PLM or similar product lifecycle systems a plus

• Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple deadlines at once