Design Assistant
Company Overview
Launched in 2016 and founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners,
DÔEN is a digitally-led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand. Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals in all aspects of their organization, supply chain, and community. We work with domestic and international partners who share our values and commitment to gender and social equality as well as giving back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit our employees and surrounding communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Description of Duties
Title: Design Assistant
Classification: Non-Exempt
Hourly Range*: $21.00-$23.00/hr
Location: Van Nuys, CA (HQ)
Schedule*: Hybrid, Monday through Friday (in office a minimum of 4 days/week)
DÔEN is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Design Assistant to join our team. Our ideal candidate enjoys working in a team environment with a desire to deliver great product, while possessing strong verbal and written communications skills. The responsibilities below show a glimpse into the role's key functions and the impactful contributions this position makes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Work with Design Director & Design Team for inspiration/design related tasks and special projects as needed
Assist in research for seasonal concept development, fabrics, trims & color
Assist in creating & preparing Design presentations weekly and seasonally
Manage, update, distribute, line-sheets & other cross functional documents while liaising between Design and Development Teams
Name and number styles, as well as facilitate style Pass-Offs to Technical Design Team
Research and name styles, seasonal colors, artworks and embroideries in a timely manner
Create flats or construction detail sketches for Pass-Offs when necessary
Create color CADS/embroidery layouts/assist with pitching colors for artworks
Manage communication of CADS/print placement/embroidery placement to Development team throughout the design process
Assist in updating sketches as needed and keeping sketch folders orderly and up to date
Work on design and concept for updates to best-selling styles
Assist Design Team with organization and filing for vintage archive samples and submits
Build Collaborative relationships cross-functionally with Development Teams and beyond
Qualifications:
Degree in apparel or fashion (2-4 year program)
Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
Strong organizational skills and attention to product detail
Sketching skills required
Pattern/Technical Design knowledge
Color sensitivity
Base knowledge of fabrics, embellishments and wash/dye processes
Meticulous attention to detail and organization
Able to take direction, while also working independently with minimal supervision
Strong follow-through to completion on all given tasks
Strong planning and organization skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail
Ability to remain flexible and adaptable in a fast paced and rapidly growing company
Strong appetite for learning and working closely with cross-functional team members
Ability to foster an inclusive and respectful working environment
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation
Periods sitting at a desk, typing, sketching and working on a computer
Able to lift/move/push/pull objects up to 25 lbs
Able to walk, sit and stand for periods of time
Able to operate equipment such as computers, copy machines, phones
Must be able to access various areas of a given location
Total Rewards Package
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
A fun-filled, fast-paced work environment
Healthcare, Vision, Dental
401k with company match
* Compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
* The hybrid model may be rescinded at any time due to business needs or the company’s discretion.
Please email your resume to careers@shopdoen.com for consideration.
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