Assistant Designer, Women's
Posted
Summary
Assistant Designer supporting True Religion's women's sportswear team: creating CADs, colorways, tech packs, and linesheets in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, doing trend research, attending fittings, and keeping collections on schedule from concept through sample review. Hybrid role based in El Segundo, CA.
THE PURPOSE: The Assistant Designer, Women’s Sportswear the team by producing accurate, timely design materials, from CADs and colorways to tech packs and linesheets, that keep each collection moving from initial concept through sample review. By translating creative direction into precise technical detail, the Design Assistant helps ensure that what is designed is what gets developed. The ideal candidate will play a key role in keeping the design team organized and development on schedule and contribute to True Religion’s continued growth by helping bring well-constructed, on-trend women’s sportswear to market.
THE ROLE (what you are accountable for):
- Support the Designer and Senior Designer in developing women’s sportswear collections from initial concept through sample review, keeping assigned workstreams on schedule.
- Create and revise accurate technical flat sketches, CADs, colorways, and presentation materials in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Prepare and maintain complete, up-to-date tech packs, including design details, construction callouts, artwork placement, and bills of materials.
- Keep linesheets and design files current with the latest approved direction so cross-functional partners are always working from accurate information.
- Conduct market and trend research and gather inspiration for silhouettes, fabrics, colors, trims, and garment details to inform seasonal direction.
- Prepare materials for design reviews, fittings, and cross-functional meetings.
- Attend fittings, document comments, and update sketches and tech packs under the designers’ direction, applying pattern drafting and garment construction knowledge to interpret fit comments and communicate design details accurately.
- Partner with the graphics team to incorporate approved artwork into garment CADs and development materials.
- Organize and maintain samples, fabric swatches, trims, reference garments, and digital files.
- Track assigned tasks and development updates, communicate progress through Outlook, and proactively flag missing information or potential delays.
YOU ARE: You bring a strong combination of technical design skill, including precise CAD sketching and a solid foundation in pattern drafting and garment construction, and the organization and attention to detail needed to keep multiple assignments on track. You are eager to learn, take creative direction and feedback well, and communicate clearly and proactively with your team. You are comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, take ownership of your work, and approach challenges with both rigor and creativity.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in Fashion Design or a related field, or equivalent relevant training and experience
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Outlook
- Strong CAD sketching and technical flat drawing skills, with the ability to accurately illustrate garment proportions, seams, construction details, and trims
- Foundational knowledge of pattern drafting, garment construction, fit, and fabric behavior
- Portfolio demonstrating women’s apparel CADs, technical sketches, and an understanding of garment construction
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management
- Ability to follow creative direction, incorporate feedback, and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative, proactive approach
- Internship or entry-level experience in women’s apparel design preferred
- Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this role is $30-32/hour. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. This range represents the low and high end of the expected base salary range for this role based on the applicable location. True Religion reasonably expects to pay within this range in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and internal equity.
- Perks: We offer a mix of benefits and perks to support our employees at work and beyond, including health benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, merchandise discounts, commuter benefits, wellness & employee assistance programs, and more.
- Work Model: This role is based in El Segundo, CA, and follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of in-office presence on designated days to support collaboration and business needs.
- Employment Eligibility: Employment with True Religion is contingent upon meeting applicable employment eligibility requirements.