Assistant Technical Designer
The Assistant Technical Designer at Confidential Client supports all aspects of technical design for ladies active/tennis/golf apparel, focusing on fabric approval processes, supplier communication, and technical package preparation. This entry-level role requires proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel, strong garment construction knowledge, and excellent organizational and problem-solving skills to assist in fabric sourcing, sample tracking, and maintaining fabric records.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, women's active/tennis/golf apparel manufacturing company.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
As an Assistant Technical Designer supporting Confidential Client, you will assist the technical design team with fabric approvals, sample tracking, technical packages and day-to-day organization that keeps development on schedule.
- Conduct approval process for fabric lab dips and fabric lots
- Prepare, send, and track lab dip requests/submits
- Communicate with fabric and trim suppliers to resolve issues and confirm deliveries
- Assist in preparation and maintenance of technical packages
- Organize and maintain the fabric library and fabric request logs
- Log and organize external fabric submits and maintain records of in-house fabrics and trims
- Issue sample purchase orders to fabric mills and vendors and assist with tracking
- Assist in tracking progress of sample fabrics according to the development calendar
- Upload and manage images for seasonal cut/sold reports; download and print reports bi‑weekly
- Order, receive, track and return inspiration samples for design development
- Support fabric sourcing and basic fabric development tasks
What We’re Looking For
- Intermediate experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel for tracking and reporting
- Proficient knowledge of garment construction and apparel technical drawing
- Creative problem solving and strong time management skills
- Strong attention to detail and good record‑keeping habits
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced development environment and coordinating with vendors
Education & Experience
- Associate or Bachelor of Science / Arts in Fashion Design or equivalent apparel-related coursework
- Successful completion of relevant courses such as:
- Garment Construction
- Principles of Textiles
- Apparel Technical Drawing
- Pattern Making
Location & Schedule
- Work location: On-site in Fountainebleau, FL
- Employment type: Full-time (entry-level)
- Estimated salary: $52,054 per year (estimated)
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process.
Additional Details
This is an entry-level technical design role focused on hands-on support of fabric and sample workflows. You will work closely with technical designers, sourcing, and external vendors to help ensure on-time delivery of development milestones. Confidential Client values collaboration, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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