Design Assistant at BethO Couture

Job Overview

• The Design Assistant will support the fashion designer. The Design Assistant will help in the creation of new styles and patrons for the brand, along with performing research activities to ensure the brand works competitively.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide both creative and practical support to the fashion designer by pooling ideas.
• Confer with clients to understand their design needs and provide feedback on presented ideas.
• Discuss clients’ needs with the fashion designer to obtain input.
• Ensure that the designs are in line with the brand’s aesthetics.
• Create sketches
• Ensure quality control
• Select fabric and trims
• Work with the fashion designer when necessary for the production.
• Write out all necessary materials required for the production of each outfit for easy procurement
• Perform extensive market trend research to understand competitive opportunities.
• Handle draping and pattern making activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High level of professionalism.
• Research skills.
• Must be able to prepare management reports and correspondence.
• Good initiative, time and stress management skills.
• Highly creative.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent artistic ability.
• Strong visualization skills
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment.
• Sociable and friendly.
• Out of the box thinker
• Knowledge of current trends as it relates to the industry.
• High proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Certification in Design is a plus.
• Experience in the fashion industry is a plus

Experience

• 1-2 years in a creative position
• HND/BSC
• Certification in Design is a plus
• Experience in the fashion industry is a plus

Direct reports

• Reports to the Creative Director

Deadline: Not Stated

How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply to [email protected]