Overview
Design Assistant Jobs in Los Angeles at perfectwhitetee
DESIGN & DESIGN ASSISTING
– Support the Creative Director across all phases of the design process, from initial concept development through seasonal handoff
– Prepare and maintain seasonal line sheets, colorway decks, and product assortment grids
– Create and update flat sketches and technical drawings in Adobe Illustrator; organize and manage design files with consistency and accuracy
– Build and maintain presentation decks and visual materials using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite for internal reviews, market appointments, and brand presentations
– Conduct trend, silhouette, color, and competitive research; synthesize findings into clear, digestible presentations for the design team
– Assist in building and maintaining seasonal mood boards and concept direction materials
– Collaborate closely with the Tech Designer, who owns all technical execution including specs, grading, construction, fit, and tech pack accuracy — this role provides clear creative direction and design intent to support that process
– Maintain organized digital design archives including seasonal files, reference imagery, and approved artwork
– Track design calendar milestones and assist in keeping the team on schedule across multiple seasonal timelines
FABRIC & MATERIALS
– Maintain and organize the fabric and trim library; log, label, and archive incoming swatches, lab dips, and strike-offs
– Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of fabric construction, fiber content, hand feel, weight, and performance characteristics across knit, woven, and jersey fabrications
– Evaluate fabric submissions against design intent and quality standards; communicate feedback to mills and agents with clarity and precision
– Coordinate fabric testing, shrinkage results, and certification requirements; track status and flag issues proactively
– Assist in seasonal fabric pulls and selection for design presentations and proto development, working in close collaboration with the Tech Designer
– Manage fabric and trim sample requests, ensuring materials are received, logged, and accessible to the team in a timely manner
– Track fabric minimums, lead times, and pricing using Excel; maintain organized fabric costing and availability records
SOURCING
– Support domestic and international fabric and trim sourcing, identifying new mills, agents, and suppliers aligned with brand aesthetic and quality standards
– Build and maintain sourcing contact lists and vendor databases in Excel, keeping information current and well-organized
– Request and track swatches, pricing, minimums, and lead times from domestic and international sources; compile and present options clearly to the Creative Director
– Source trims including labels, hangtags, hardware, elastics, ribbon, and embellishments; manage the full approval process from initial request through sign-off
– Assist in evaluating and qualifying new supplier relationships, both domestically and overseas
– Maintain trim and materials cost trackers in Excel, supporting the team’s awareness of budget and margin implications
– Understand that product development — which owns the timeline, cost management, vendor relationships, sourcing coordination, and bulk production process — is a separate function; this role supports sourcing at the materials and trims level in service of design, not production management
TOOLS & SKILLS REQUIRED
– Adobe Illustrator — proficient; used daily for flat sketches, technical drawings, and design files
– Canva — proficient; used for presentations, line sheets, and marketing-facing design materials
– Microsoft Excel — proficient; used for sourcing trackers, fabric logs, costing sheets, and calendar management
– Adobe Photoshop — working knowledge for image editing and presentation prep
– Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable corresponding with domestic and international vendors
– Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities across simultaneous seasonal timelines
Pay Range of $60k-$70k (actual amount dependent on qualifications & experience).
perfectwhitetee is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Pay: $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Design Assistant
Company: perfectwhitetee
Location: Los Angeles
