Production / Design Assistant
New York, United States (Hybrid) · Full Time
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- Experience
- 1–3 yrs
- Salary
- USD 60,000 – USD 70,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 hour ago
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Eligibility
- Candidates with 1 to 3 years of fashion industry experience, preferably in design, who can work collaboratively and handle both production/sample coordination and design support tasks.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About the Role
Castlewood Apparel Corp. is looking for a Production / Design Assistant to support its Men’s and Women’s Activewear team. This role partners closely with the Design Director and provides day-to-day help across the wider design function.
Production / Sample Management
- Monitor sample progress each day, keep in regular contact with overseas suppliers, and ensure follow-through on SMS, PP, and top samples.
- Accept and unpack incoming deliveries on a daily basis.
- Record every sample in the tracking system.
- Review incoming samples alongside the design team.
- Handle each sample according to buyer instructions, including completing and attaching required paperwork.
- Get outgoing sample shipments ready for FedEx collection.
- Draft and send sample dispatch emails to buyers.
- Coordinate approval-related communication with factories for lab dips, bulk fabrics, print direction, and trims, with design-team support as needed.
- Maintain both digital and hard-copy seasonal records of production approvals, and follow up with factories on any rejected submissions.
- Update the Royalty Zone platform and review it every two weeks to confirm licensor approvals.
- Work to seasonal deadlines and keep pace with the production calendar.
Design Support
- Collaborate with the Design Director on original concepts and adaptations from Men’s and Ladies’ lines for kids’ CADs and samples.
- Build and maintain tech packs for the kids’ line.
- Support Senior Designers with CAD and tech pack preparation when required.
- Provide general design and tech design assistance, such as cutting swatches and relaying approval updates to factories.
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong organization, clear communication, and a sharp eye for detail are essential.
- You should be comfortable working as part of a team, taking direction well, and staying effective under pressure.
- At least 1 to 3 years of experience in the fashion industry, ideally within design.
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks and adapt quickly when priorities shift.
- Working knowledge of MS Suite, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Additional Information
The team describes itself as close-knit and collaborative, with a strong focus on craftsmanship, accountability, and genuine care for the product. Benefits include competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and a centrally located New York City office. Remote work is available on Fridays.
Compensation
The annual salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000.