**Thanks in advance for the interest, but please do not apply to this position if you do not have either your PR or a valid work permit**
Our client, a growing menswear manufacturer, is looking for a talented, energetic and motivated Assistant Designer to join their team! This person will be working closely with the design team.
Responsibilities:
- Create detailed technical sketches and tech packs for manufacturers
- Communicate instructions to factories/suppliers
- Cut and prepare swatch cards
- Follow up with factories/suppliers ensuring timely delivery of prototypes
- Support fittings, sample development, and quality control
- Check prototypes for measurements, quality of workmanship and design details
- Assist sales team in preparing for presentations
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of English, written and spoken
- 1-2 years of experience in apparel design (menswear experience is a plus!)
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and tech pack creation
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Keen eye for detail, color, and fabric selection
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Accurate and precise attention to detail
- Excellent sense of organization