Design Assistant

DÔEN is a digitally-led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand founded by sisters Margaret and Katherine Kleveland. The Design Assistant will work closely with the Design Director and team on various design-related tasks, including seasonal concept development and managing cross-functional documents. 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 Support Designers in creating BOMs and help manage component references Build Collaborative relationships cross-functionally with Development Teams and beyond Skills 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 Experience or interest in Knitwear Design is encouraged but not required Benefits Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Healthcare, Vision, Dental 401k with company match Company Overview DÔEN is a women-run business offering collections inspired by a nostalgia for the coastal California of decades past. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is