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Tally Taylor is a women’s apparel brand focused on dresses, suits, and coordinated looks for special occasions. We’re hiring an Assistant Apparel Designer to work directly with our designer and help develop seasonal collections for our customers. You’ll contribute ideas, draw technical flats, and work with physical samples from the first fitting through approval.
What you’ll do
- Research what’s in stores and online. Bring in ideas for silhouettes, fabrics, colors, and trims that fit the Tally Taylor customer.
- Create and revise front and back technical flats and colorways in Adobe Illustrator. Help prepare line sheets and fabric and trim boards for collection reviews.
- Build and update tech packs with sketches, measurements, construction details, and fabric and trim information.
- Prepare and measure samples for fittings. Take detailed notes, mark up photos, and check the next sample against the requested changes.
- Keep samples, swatches, sketches, and specs organized by style. Work with the designer and production team to flag missing details and keep design deadlines on track.
On a typical day, you might draw two neckline options for a dress, pull button choices for a coordinating jacket, and compare a revised sample with the notes from its last fitting. If the factory corrected the sleeve but missed the trim placement, you’ll flag it and update the notes so the team can follow up.
What we’re looking for
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator for apparel flats and comfort using Excel or Google Sheets to organize style information.
- A working understanding of garment construction, fabric, fit, and garment measurements.
- A good eye for proportion, color, and details that make an outfit feel coordinated.
- Clear written communication and strong follow-through. You can keep several styles organized and speak up when a sketch, spec, or sample detail needs clarification.
- Fashion or apparel design coursework, internship experience, or previous design work. Recent graduates with a strong portfolio are welcome.
- Experience with women’s dresses, suiting, or occasionwear is a plus.
How to apply
Send your résumé and a portfolio link or PDF with at least one apparel technical flat. If you have a tech pack page, a fitting correction, or an example that shows how a sketch became a finished garment, we’d love to see it. School and internship projects are welcome.
Please check your commute to Garden City Park, Long Island, for the hours listed above. The role is in the office five days a week, and fittings and sample reviews take place in person.
Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: 43.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to attend an in person interview at our office located in New Hyde Park NY as part of the hiring process?
- Where do you currently live?
Work Location: In person
Tally Taylor is a women’s apparel brand focused on dresses, suits, and coordinated looks for special occasions. We’re hiring an Assistant Apparel Designer to work directly with our designer and help develop seasonal collections for our customers. You’ll contribute ideas, draw technical flats, and work with physical samples from the first fitting through approval.
What you’ll do
- Research what’s in stores and online. Bring in ideas for silhouettes, fabrics, colors, and trims that fit the Tally Taylor customer.
- Create and revise front and back technical flats and colorways in Adobe Illustrator. Help prepare line sheets and fabric and trim boards for collection reviews.
- Build and update tech packs with sketches, measurements, construction details, and fabric and trim information.
- Prepare and measure samples for fittings. Take detailed notes, mark up photos, and check the next sample against the requested changes.
- Keep samples, swatches, sketches, and specs organized by style. Work with the designer and production team to flag missing details and keep design deadlines on track.
On a typical day, you might draw two neckline options for a dress, pull button choices for a coordinating jacket, and compare a revised sample with the notes from its last fitting. If the factory corrected the sleeve but missed the trim placement, you’ll flag it and update the notes so the team can follow up.
What we’re looking for
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator for apparel flats and comfort using Excel or Google Sheets to organize style information.
- A working understanding of garment construction, fabric, fit, and garment measurements.
- A good eye for proportion, color, and details that make an outfit feel coordinated.
- Clear written communication and strong follow-through. You can keep several styles organized and speak up when a sketch, spec, or sample detail needs clarification.
- Fashion or apparel design coursework, internship experience, or previous design work. Recent graduates with a strong portfolio are welcome.
- Experience with women’s dresses, suiting, or occasionwear is a plus.
How to apply
Send your résumé and a portfolio link or PDF with at least one apparel technical flat. If you have a tech pack page, a fitting correction, or an example that shows how a sketch became a finished garment, we’d love to see it. School and internship projects are welcome.
Please check your commute to Garden City Park, Long Island, for the hours listed above. The role is in the office five days a week, and fittings and sample reviews take place in person.
Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: 43.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to attend an in person interview at our office located in New Hyde Park NY as part of the hiring process?
- Where do you currently live?
Work Location: In person
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- Retail
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant designer jobs.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator and Photoshop
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, fashion design, or a related field
- Experience building and presenting a professional design portfolio
- Ability to assist senior designers from concept through final production
- Strong attention to detail in typography, color, and layout
- Familiarity with project management workflows and design feedback cycles
Tips for Your Assistant Designer Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to the industry
An assistant designer portfolio for a fashion house needs different work than one for a branding agency. Curate your samples so the first three pieces reflect the specific category you're applying to, whether that's apparel, interiors, or packaging.
List software versions on your resume
Hiring managers for assistant designer roles check which version of Adobe Creative Suite, CLO 3D, or AutoCAD you've used. Outdated versions can raise flags, so list what you actually know and add any free updates you've completed since graduation.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by design specialty, not just title
Many assistant designer openings are posted under sub-titles like assistant apparel designer or junior visual designer. Search by those specific terms on job boards to uncover listings that a broad title search would miss entirely.
Prepare a design process walkthrough
Interviewers at studios and in-house design teams almost always ask you to walk through one project from brief to final deliverable. Practice explaining your decisions at each stage, including dead ends, so your answer shows process thinking, not just a finished result.
Negotiate start date before discussing compensation
Assistant designer offers often include a standard start date tied to onboarding cycles. Confirming your availability first gives you a natural opening to revisit other offer terms without making compensation your first ask.
Assistant Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant designers?
Burns & McDonnell, Free People, and icapital are hiring the most assistant designers right now, with openings concentrated in New York, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume shifts seasonally, so checking back regularly surfaces roles before they fill.
How many assistant designer jobs are remote?
About 21% of assistant designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by specialization. Graphic and digital product design roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while fashion, textile, and interior design positions more often require in-person studio or showroom access.
How do you become an assistant designer?
Start by earning a degree or certificate in a relevant design discipline, then build a portfolio that shows completed projects with clear process documentation. Internships at studios, agencies, or in-house teams give you production experience that employers expect. Consistent practice with industry-standard software and seeking feedback from working designers shortens the path from student to hired.
How do you get hired as an assistant designer with little or no experience?
Focus on spec work, personal projects, or volunteer design contributions that demonstrate your skills in the specific category you're targeting. Many studios and agencies hire assistants based on portfolio quality rather than years on a resume. Applying to smaller companies and boutique studios is often more effective early on because they give junior designers more hands-on project responsibility from day one.
What does the assistant designer interview process look like?
Most assistant designer hiring processes include an initial screening call, a portfolio review with the design team, and a practical exercise or brief to complete before the final interview. The portfolio review is typically the most heavily weighted stage, so being ready to walk through your process and explain design decisions matters as much as the finished work itself.
Where can I find and apply to assistant designer jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your skills and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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