CrawlJobs Logo

Assistant Designer, Knits

chicos.com Logo

Chico's FAS, Inc.

Location Icon

Location:
United States , Fort Myers

Category Icon

Job Type Icon

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary Icon

Salary:

Not provided

Job Description:

This position is responsible for assisting with the creation and developing product for assigned category or categories from start to finish, as well as support the design team to execute the seasonal concept direction, line plan style development, adhering to margin requirements, and timely completion of product.

Job Responsibility:

  • Assists design team in creating the product collections at the beginning of each season
  • Prepares development creative packages under direction of the senior designer and/or designer
  • Assists in managing multiple seasons at different stages of development, while understanding the development calendar and ensuring teams are adhering to the T&A
  • Prepares design tech packs
  • Prepares for seasonal product review meetings
  • Shops monthly to compile market research to gain understanding of brand and stays abreast of trends both directional and at a retail level, including, but not limited to brick & mortar and online research
  • Maintains awareness of direction of other classifications in order to use knowledge and apply to bigger picture
  • May prepare design tech packs
  • May Prepare for seasonal product review meetings
  • May attend development fit sessions
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • High School or GED required
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 1+ years’ experience in the apparel design industry
  • Strong sketching skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external partners
  • Strong sense and passion for print, pattern and details that make the brand and product unique
  • Affinity for working in a team environment
  • Computer proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and Word

Nice to have:

  • InDesign experience preferred
  • Solid understanding of Fit, fabrics, finishes and construction a plus
  • The ability to create or visualize an idea and produce a design by hand or using CAD a plus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
Job Link Share:

Looking for more opportunities? Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Briefcase Icon

Similar Jobs for Assistant Designer, Knits

Designer (Lounge / Fully Fashioned Knits)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading brand in its industry, renowne...
Location
Location
United States , Manhattan, NY
Salary
Salary:
34.14 - 37.93 USD / Hour
aquent.com Logo
Aquent
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Design or equivalent practical experience
  • 2-3 years of professional design experience
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, demonstrating strong technical design skills
  • Exceptional CAD illustration skills
  • Proven ability in Techpack creation, including strong technical knowledge of construction methods (e.g., sleepwear, loungewear, fully fashioned garments)
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Assist in the creation of product designs, focusing on style, appearance, and fit for new and existing products
  • Perform original concept development, bringing fresh ideas and creative solutions to the design process
  • Contribute to the identification of key colors, fabrics, prints, patterns, and materials that align with brand aesthetics and market trends
  • Conduct retail store visits for trend inspiration, staying abreast of market developments and competitive landscapes
  • Collaborate closely with Technical Design teams to ensure the correct fit, function, and visual appeal of prototypes
  • Prepare detailed design documentation, contributing to the overall product development workflow
What we offer
What we offer
  • subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
  • paid sick leave
  • retirement plans with a match
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Assistant Designer

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in the fashion industry, ...
Location
Location
United States , New York
Salary
Salary:
40.00 - 45.00 USD / Hour
aquent.com Logo
Aquent
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Experience assisting in a design capacity, specifically with knits, sweaters, or accessories
  • Demonstrated ability to assist with sketching and coloring design concepts
  • Familiarity with the process of creating design specifications or technical design packages
  • Strong collaborative spirit and ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environments.
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Support design leads in managing seasonal fabric orders, ensuring precise color specifications
  • Assist in the creation of black and white sketches for various design concepts
  • Contribute to the design process by coloring up all sketches
  • Actively participate in cross-functional meetings, fostering collaboration across teams
  • Develop comprehensive technical design packages, partnering closely with production and technical design teams to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
What we offer
What we offer
  • Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
  • Paid sick leave
  • Retirement plans with a match
  • Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Design Assistant

The Colabs & Energy Design team is a collective of innovative creators who blend...
Location
Location
Canada , Vancouver
Salary
Salary:
55300.00 - 72600.00 CAD / Year
designx.community Logo
DesignX Community
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • A strong foundation in what's in trend, with an intuitive understanding of design, trends, and culture
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, iterative environment—open to feedback and energized by collaboration
  • A curious, exploratory mindset, driven by materiality, innovation, and problem-solving
  • Highly organized and solution-driven
  • Knowledge of pattern drafting, garment construction, and sewing wovens as well as knits
  • Clear visual and verbal communication skills
  • A commitment to inclusive, thoughtful design—creating products that feels supportive and empowering on diverse bodies
  • Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator for technical sketching and Photoshop/generative AI for visual storytelling
  • A refined eye for proportion, detail, and balance, aligned with a modern, elevated brand aesthetic
  • 0-2 years of design experience, ideally with internship experience
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Support the creation of a collaboration-driven product by assisting with day‑to‑day design tasks across full looks and silhouettes
  • Create flat sketches and technical drawings that accurately reflect design intent, garment construction, and pattern details
  • Help prepare files, mockups, prototypes, and presentation materials for key seasonal gates
  • Attend fittings to capture notes on construction, pattern adjustments, and silhouette refinement
  • Assist in dressing models and organizing samples to support storytelling and design reviews
  • Maintain and update overview files, line sheets, and seasonal documentation for team alignment
  • Support sample review by checking construction accuracy and ensuring pattern execution matches design intent
  • Collaborate with Designers and cross-functional partners to keep information flowing and projects moving
  • Shadow senior design work to learn construction principles, pattern logic, and how full looks are built
  • Develop your emerging design point of view through hands‑on work and guided mentorship
What we offer
What we offer
  • Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
  • Paid time off
  • Savings and retirement plan matching
  • Generous employee discount
  • Fitness & yoga classes
  • Parenthood top-up
  • Extensive catalog of development course offerings
  • People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)
  • Competitive annual bonus program (subject to eligibility)
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Handbag Designer - Color + Pattern

We’re looking to add a Handbag Designer - Color + Pattern, specializing in women...
Location
Location
United States , San Francisco
Salary
Salary:
82000.00 - 96000.00 USD / Year
rothys.com Logo
Rothy's
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 5–8 years of experience in knit color experience ideally in accessories
  • Expert proficiency in coloring and developing textures for knit materials
  • Advanced skills in Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
  • A deep understanding of textile color and material development
  • A strong grasp of product development practices
  • Experience creating industry-standard technical specifications
  • Familiarity with PLM systems, such as Centric
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Create, upload, and manage technical packages (tech packs) within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system (Centric)
  • Oversee the color assortment of seasonal handbags and accessories in both knit and non-knit materials from concept through production
  • Research industry trends to inform accessory color, texture, and detail directions
  • Design original and distinctive knit textures, as well as unique BMP knit artworks for accessories
  • Collaborate regularly with cross-functional teams—including Leadership, Merchants, and Design—throughout the development process
  • Track and maintain communication with factories for color, texture, and prototype development
  • Work closely with factories to resolve technical challenges related to knitting materials
  • Review prototypes and pre-production samples to ensure alignment with technical specifications
  • Support in the selection of colors in new materials
  • Create color and technical specifications for production
What we offer
What we offer
  • Generous paid time off
  • 401k matching
  • Comprehensive health plans for you and your family
  • Supplemental mental health benefits
  • Monthly wellness reimbursement
  • Dog friendly offices
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Assistant Sourcing Manager, Sustainable Textiles and Materials Sourcing

The Assistant Sourcing Manager (ASM), Sustainable Textiles and Materials Sourcin...
Location
Location
United States , Kissimmee
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
disney.com Logo
Disney
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Technical understanding of fabric construction and performance
  • Demonstrated understanding of fiber, yarn, fabric, knitting, washing, dyeing, finishing, testing, and garment construction
  • Exposure to sourcing and production of textile products
  • Knowledge of sustainable fabric certifications and manufacturing processes
  • Effective communication skills with cross-functional partners and Suppliers/Manufacturers
  • Ability to assist with development of various fabrics and timelines in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multiple design and development partners
  • a team player
  • Active self-starter and learner
  • ability to adapt quickly to changing business strategies and corporate sustainability priorities
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Assist the Sourcing Manager in building and maintaining the physical and digital PLM fabric, trim, yarn, and wash libraries with core, novelty, and sustainable options, including mill and costing data
  • Enter and maintain material data library in the PLM system, including directional costing and MOQs
  • update quarterly cost fluctuations under guidance
  • Assist in executing mill and vendor strategies on costing, placement, and production management of textiles and trims
  • Support cost negotiations and delivery terms with Suppliers
  • maintain fabric detail sheets and fabric headers for all fabrics in the library under supervision
  • Regularly update cross-functional teams on fabric and trims costing trends as directed
  • Assist the Sourcing Manager in identifying future fabric and material development requirements
  • support proposal of new material R&D opportunities
  • Assist in sourcing cost-effective sustainable alternatives and support negotiation of volume-related cost reductions
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Freelance Technical Designer

We are hiring a Technical Designer for a top fashion company in NYC! This positi...
Location
Location
United States , New York
Salary
Salary:
43.00 USD / Hour
solomonpage.com Logo
Solomon Page
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 5-7+ years experience in technical design
  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion, or equivalent experience
  • Experience in Technical Design for womens sportswear and loungewear including cut & sew knits, wovens, fleece, and sweaters
  • Resources that have participated or owned their own fittings, can write up fit comments & pattern correction, have centric training, excel/illustrator/Flex PLM etc.
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Executing the technical design process from development to final fit
  • Analyzing and evaluating garments to develop the correct fit specifications
  • Ensuring products are developed consistent with established fit quality, standards, manufacturer capabilities and cost specifications
  • Developing technical specifications and communicating fit to vendors/factories for approvals and corrections
  • Making appropriate adjustments with factories as required to ensure integrity of design approved prototypes while monitoring quality and targeted price
  • Typically reports to Technical Services Manager
  • Typically directs Assistant or Associate Technical Designers.
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical
  • dental
  • 401(k)
  • direct deposit
  • commuter benefits
Read More
Arrow Right

Textile Engineer

Responsible for the development of fabric properties and the engineering of fabr...
Location
Location
United States , Broomfield
Salary
Salary:
75000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Year
hunterdouglas.com Logo
Hunter Douglas
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Solid knowledge of fabric, including wovens, knits, and nonwovens and the effect that production processes may have on the physical properties of the fabric
  • Solid knowledge of the production and manufacture of textiles
  • Solid knowledge of production equipment capabilities and production processes to produce window fashions
  • Solid knowledge of the principles of chemistry to analyze and interpret statistical data obtained from laboratory tests to determine color fastness, glue strengths, flammability, toxicity and gas emissions
  • Solid knowledge of the principles of project management to assign time lines to meet project objectives
  • Solid knowledge of the principles of research and development methodology
  • Solid knowledge of analysis report writing and research and development documentation
  • Solid knowledge of working with the import and export industry. In addition, to cultural diplomacy in conducting business internationally
  • Solid knowledge of computer use and software such as, Word, Excel and KAIZEN
  • Skill in developing and maintaining effective work relationships with representative of other departments and suppliers
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Monitors the process performance and yields of fabric currently being used in the production of window fashions
  • Communicates on a regular basis with fabric suppliers to insure that fabrics being purchased meet all company established standards and specifications necessary for production purposes
  • Assists representatives of other departments such as, Engineering, Marketing, Purchasing in sourcing fabric suppliers due to line extensions, and new product development
  • Develops specifications for performance testing of fabrics to be conducted by R&D Technicians or independent laboratories
  • Evaluates and reviews laboratory results
  • Presents evaluations to representatives of other departments such as, Marketing and Production to assist in the determination as to whether the fabric may be used
  • Supervises the work performed by R&D Technicians and provides direction and guidance during the testing process
  • Develops written specifications and recommendations for fabric usage from suppliers based upon analysis of laboratory tests that have been conducted
  • Analyzes and evaluates the physical and chemical laboratory findings on all fabrics as to adaptability to the actual production processes such as slitting, laminating, finishing and printing
  • Conducts production trial tests to determine whether fabric meets product specifications
What we offer
What we offer
  • Bonus target range: 10%
  • Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
  • A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
  • Time off with pay
  • 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellness programs and product discounts
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Machine Learning Engineer - AI Assistant + Autonomous AI Agents

Glean is looking for senior engineers who will provide expert-level individual c...
Location
Location
United States , San Francisco Bay Area
Salary
Salary:
240000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year
glean.com Logo
Glean
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 2+ years as a Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, or equivalent
  • 5+ years of industry experience in AI or Machine Learning Engineering
  • Experience working with agentic frameworks, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, or other large systems involving machine learning
  • Proven ability to design, build, and ship production-ready systems
  • Proficiency in your ML framework of choice
  • Strong coding skills (Python, Go, Java, C++, ...)
  • Thrive in a customer-focused, tight-knit and cross-functional environment - being a team player and willing to take on whatever is most impactful for the company
  • A proactive and positive attitude to lead, learn, troubleshoot, and take ownership of both small tasks and large features
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Build frameworks for LLM-powered agents to use tools and knowledge sources effectively
  • Invent new agentic architectures and signals to improve reasoning, planning, and personalization in workplace AI assistants
  • Design and optimize reinforcement learning and fine-tuning approaches to improve the quality of agentic systems
  • Lead development of scalable evaluation, benchmarking, and optimization loops for agents in production
  • Drive technical strategy and mentor other engineers, raising the technical bar across the team
  • Write robust, maintainable, and well-tested code that powers enterprise-grade assistants and agents
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage
  • generous time-off policy
  • opportunity to contribute to your 401k plan
  • home office improvement stipend
  • annual education and wellness stipends
  • regular events
  • healthy lunches daily
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right