Assistant Fashion Designer Jobs
Assistant Fashion Designer jobs are open across apparel brands, retail fashion houses, costume design studios, and independent labels, covering specializations in technical design, trend research, and product development, from junior to senior assistant level. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Infinity Classics is an industry leading, fashion forward, multi category company looking for an ambitious, organized Designer to join our growing team. Categories include but are not limited to socks, legwear, sleepwear, loungewear, and infant/childrens. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, detailed oriented, and have the ability to clearly communicate with internal team members.
Responsibilities:
- Create appealing and cohesive cads, plan-o-grams, presentations
- Create original prints and repeat patterns
- Create technical drawings with the ability to detail garment construction
- Create and update sketches, tech packs, and BOMs
- Collaborate with Merchandisers and other team members when needed
- Review proto samples with Creative Director
- Communicate needs with Product Development team
- Organize and maintain product development related samples
- Coordinate with packaging team if needed
Qualifications:
- ‪3-5 years design in an Apparel, Textile, or Accessory firm
- ‪Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- High attention to detail with strong sense of design and color
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Salary commensurate with experience. Must submit a design portfolio for consideration. Position is full time in Linden NJ location.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Infinity Classics is an industry leading, fashion forward, multi category company looking for an ambitious, organized Designer to join our growing team. Categories include but are not limited to socks, legwear, sleepwear, loungewear, and infant/childrens. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, detailed oriented, and have the ability to clearly communicate with internal team members.
Responsibilities:
- Create appealing and cohesive cads, plan-o-grams, presentations
- Create original prints and repeat patterns
- Create technical drawings with the ability to detail garment construction
- Create and update sketches, tech packs, and BOMs
- Collaborate with Merchandisers and other team members when needed
- Review proto samples with Creative Director
- Communicate needs with Product Development team
- Organize and maintain product development related samples
- Coordinate with packaging team if needed
Qualifications:
- ‪3-5 years design in an Apparel, Textile, or Accessory firm
- ‪Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- High attention to detail with strong sense of design and color
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Salary commensurate with experience. Must submit a design portfolio for consideration. Position is full time in Linden NJ location.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant fashion designer jobs.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for technical flat sketches and mood boards
- Experience creating detailed tech packs including construction notes, trims, and measurements
- Knowledge of garment construction, fabric properties, and production processes
- Bachelor's degree in fashion design, apparel design, or a closely related field
- Ability to assist in fit sessions and communicate revisions clearly to pattern makers
- Familiarity with PLM or product development software such as Browzwear or CLO 3D
Tips for Your Assistant Fashion Designer Job Search
Tailor your portfolio for each application
Swap out generic sketches for pieces that match the company's aesthetic. A portfolio built for a streetwear brand reads differently than one for a formal wear label, and hiring managers notice when yours speaks their language.
List your CAD and PLM software by name
Generic phrases like 'design software proficiency' get skipped by applicant tracking systems. Name the exact tools you know, such as Adobe Illustrator, CLO 3D, or Browzwear, so your resume surfaces in the right searches.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant fashion designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight cross-functional production experience
Employers want assistants who can collaborate with technical designers, merchandisers, and vendors. If you've sat in on fit reviews, written tech packs, or communicated with overseas factories, call that out explicitly in your resume.
Prepare a sample tech pack for interviews
Many studios ask you to walk through how you document a garment. Bringing a clean, annotated tech pack from a past project, or one you've created specifically to demonstrate your process, shows practical readiness beyond your sketches.
Negotiate start date and project ownership upfront
Entry-level fashion assistant offers rarely have flexible salary bands, but start dates and project scope often do. Ask during the offer stage which design categories you'll own and what the timeline looks like for taking on independent responsibilities.
Assistant Fashion Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant fashion designers?
The most active employers for assistant fashion designers right now are Iberia Fashion, Cherry Mellow, and NDA, and the most openings are in New York, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume shifts seasonally as brands ramp up for new collection cycles.
How many assistant fashion designer jobs are remote?
About 26% of assistant fashion designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with on-site roles concentrated at studios requiring regular fit sessions and sample reviews. Trend research, digital textile design, and CAD-heavy roles are the most likely to offer remote flexibility.
How do you become an assistant fashion designer?
Start by earning a degree in fashion design or apparel design, where you'll build foundational skills in sketching, garment construction, and software like Adobe Illustrator. Build a focused portfolio that shows range across flats, colorways, and tech packs. Internships at apparel brands or costume houses give you real production exposure that employers prioritize over coursework alone. Apply to junior assistant roles to get your first full-time footing.
How do you get hired as an assistant fashion designer with little experience?
Focus your portfolio on the type of work the employer actually produces rather than showcasing every style you can draw. Retail or costume internships, freelance alterations work, and even self-initiated capsule collections demonstrate hands-on production thinking. Emphasize your ability to execute someone else's creative direction accurately and on deadline, which is exactly what studios need from an assistant at the early career stage.
What does the assistant fashion designer interview process look like?
Most studios begin with a portfolio review, either submitted in advance or walked through during a first video call. A design director or senior designer typically leads a second conversation focused on your process, software skills, and how you handle revisions. Some employers include a short take-home exercise, such as sketching a flat or annotating a tech pack, to assess technical accuracy before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to assistant fashion designer jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant fashion designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and goals.
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