Design Assistant, Handbags

STAUD Clothing, located in Los Angeles, CA, has an opening for a Design Assistant, Handbags on their Design team.STAUD Clothing, founded and headquartered out of Los Angeles, CA, is one of today's hottest up and coming fashion brands. STAUD is a ready to wear line offering chic essentials and stand-alone pieces designed and created in Los Angeles.At the heart of STAUD is design. Think: a scrupulous attention to detail, a natural opposition to the typical, and a feminine aura that's equal parts seductive and self-governing -- all whilst leaving room, of course, for the occasional mushroom trip or jaunt to the beach (or both). If fashion is a never-ending pursuit of style, then STAUD is what happens after you've found it.STAUD offers a health care plan to include medical coverage, dental care, vision insurance, an FSA plan, and a matching 401k plan.Role OverviewReporting to the Director of Handbag Design, the Design Assistant, Handbags will be responsible for supporting the Accessories Design teams in the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery.Essential DutiesAssists and takes direction from Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s) for preliminary concept design, pull fabrics, assemble presentation boards for meetings, prepare mock-ups, color-ups, and inspirational photos based on given prompts.Responsible for CAD across all main categories.Support Designer(s) in creating and updating Adobe Illustrator sketches; assist in preparation and updating of design boards and linesheets.Sample management; organize, track, and store all samples. Assist in setting up and breaking down samples for meetings.Assist with market research, including competitive analysis on contemporary styles in the marketplace, creative ideas and providing essential design input into relevant collections under direction of senior Design team.Maintain tidiness and organization of the design room, as well as the department's digital drive.Assists Design team with tech packs and send outs (tracking, sending, receiving, etc.)Work closely with the Product Development team to ensure protos and salesman samples are being cut and sewn correctly and on time.Prerequisite Knowledge, Skills, & Education1-2 years of fashion design experience required.Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Fashion Design preferred.Must be proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.Experience creating print repeats preferred.Google Drive knowledge a plus.Basic understanding of technical packages.Passion and eye for design.Strong organization skills and attention to detail.Ability to clearly articulate a point of view.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure, must be able to multi-task, prioritize work.Ability to adapt to new situations quickly.Ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.Physical and Mental RequirementsStanding and sitting for extended periods of time.Lifting up to 25 pounds in a safe and prudent manner.Ability to easily move throughout an office with ease.Ability to read, write, and understand English.Ability to effectively interact with others internally and externally.Ability to utilize office equipment in a safe and prudent manner, including a copy machine, fax machine, computer, telephone, and other general office equipment that may be used regularly.Ability to kneel, crouch, bend, push, pull, stoop, and lift above shoulders.Ability to work with many different personalities.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Correctable vision and hearing.Ability to work on-site as needed.Job Type: Full-Time, ExemptCOVID-19 considerations: All in-office employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be asked to provide proof of vaccination upon employment.