TEN THOUSAND Inc
TEN THOUSAND Inc is hiring: Assistant Designer in New York
TEN THOUSAND Inc, New York, NY, United States, 10261
Ten Thousand is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Designer to help bring our product vision to life. In this role, you'll work closely with our design and product development teams, contributing to the creation of new styles and ensuring that our products meet Ten Thousand's high standards of performance and style. From assisting with concept development to supporting the team through final samples, you'll play an essential role in transforming ideas into premium, cutting-edge activewear.
We're looking for an enthusiastic team player with a strong eye for detail and a passion for pushing creative boundaries. Ideal candidates will have a foundation in apparel design, with experience in activewear or DTC being a plus. If you're organized, hands-on, and ready to contribute to every stage of the design process, we'd love to meet you.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Assist in creation of seasonal colored BOMs for existing styles
Create and manage seasonal line sheets
Update sketches and CADs as changes occur in the line
Assist in reviewing/approving incoming strike-offs, lab dips, and all design related submits
Organize and maintain a neat and easily accessible materials and sample library
Participate in research of tear sheets, mood images, trends, prints, colors, silhouettes, and innovative ideas
Assist in creating inspiring design presentations each season
Sketch detailed flats in Illustrator
Attend all fittings and partner with PD/Technical team on all sketch and BOM updates
Manage care label, tear label and hang tag information and updates
Create, assist, and complete all design handoffs/tech packs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the design process
Support Design Director and day to day of all design functions
Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design is a plus
Experience: 1-2 years
High proficiency in Illustrator is required
Self-motivated and ability to thrive in fast paced environment
PLM experience a plus
Excellent organization skills with ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work well with multiple team members with a positive team player attitude
Strong communication and follow-up skills
Passion for premium, functional product and the desire to forge a path as a market leader in new product concepts.
Exceptional attention to product details.
Humility and eagerness to learn and grow.