Assistant Designer – Sleepwear Apparel

We are seeking a highly organized, creative, and detail-oriented Assistant Designer, Sleepwear to join our growing Jaclyn division. This role will support the Sleepwear Design team in the development of trend-right sleepwear collections across various distribution channels.

Reporting to the SR/Designer, the Assistant Designer will play a key support role in the design process from concept through production. This position is ideal for someone with a strong passion for fashion, a keen eye for trend, and a desire to grow within a collaborative and fast-paced design environment. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to all aspects of the product development lifecycle while contributing to a growing business and building a long-term career within a supportive and highly collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Support the SR/Designer in the development of seasonal sleepwear collections from concept through production.
• Assist in researching and identifying fashion trends, color direction, fabrics, prints, graphics, and competitive market opportunities.
• Create and update CADs, colorways, presentation boards, and design sketches under the direction of the Designer.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of tech packs and design specifications.
• Organize and maintain seasonal design files, sample libraries, trim archives, and development materials.
• Track and manage sample shipments, approvals, and development milestones to support seasonal calendars.
• Prepare materials for internal meetings, customer presentations, and line reviews.
• Assist with fabric, trim, print, and color development, including organizing submissions and approvals.
• Support fittings by taking notes, updating fit comments, and communicating revisions to cross-functional partners.
• Review incoming samples for accuracy and help maintain sample organization within the design department.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Technical Design, Production, and Sourcing teams to ensure timely execution of seasonal deliverables.
• Conduct competitive shopping and market research to identify emerging trends and product opportunities.
• Provide administrative and organizational support to the SR/Designer and Design team as needed.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment while demonstrating a willingness to learn and grow within the organization.

Application Requirements

• Along with your resume, please submit your portfolio and/or website to highlight your work.