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, Creative & Design.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client (a creative brand in the Creative & Design industry) is hiring a Design Assistant to support the design team in Manhattan, NY. This is a contract role with potential full-time engagement. The position supports the seasonal design and development calendar by maintaining samples, organizing design assets, preparing fittings and presentations, and coordinating with cross-functional partners.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide day-to-day organizational and administrative support to the Design team across the seasonal design and development calendar.
• Maintain the design studio: organize samples, fabrics, trims, reference materials, and seasonal assets.
• Label, track, and manage samples for design reviews, fittings, meetings, presentations, and photoshoots.
• Prepare for fittings — pull samples, take notes, and document requested updates.
• Maintain seasonal design boards, line sheets, and working documents.
• Assist with updating sketches, CADs, and colorways according to direction.
• Support organization and maintenance of digital design files to ensure easy access and accuracy.
• Create and update presentation decks and materials for seasonal reviews and internal meetings.
• Coordinate sample and material movement with Product Development, Technical Design, Raw Materials, and other teams.
• Assist with market, competitive, and trend research as directed.
• Support photoshoots, showroom prep, and special projects as needed.
• Handle general administrative tasks for the Design department.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design preferred.
• Previous internship or entry-level experience in a contemporary or luxury fashion design environment.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Basic understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, color, and the apparel development process.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, and willing to assist wherever needed.
• Collaborative attitude and ability to take direction and follow through consistently.
• Strong interest in contemporary fashion and eagerness to learn the design and development process.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $25 - $27 per hour (overtime eligible) — posted for Manhattan, NY (pay transparency).
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401(k), IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

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Location & Employment Type

• Job location: Manhattan, NY (on-site)
• Employment type: CONTRACTOR / FULL_TIME (as listed)
• This role requires working on-site in Manhattan and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

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Why Careertakes is Involved

Careertakes is acting as a third‑party recruiting partner to present this opportunity and to surface additional, matched roles you may be interested in. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client (Confidential Client).

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.