Overview
Design Assistant Jobs in Rosebery, New South Wales, Australia at Bydee
Title: Design Assistant
Company: Bydee
Location: Rosebery, New South Wales, Australia
The Bydee design team is expanding! We are looking for a Design Assistant to support across our categories, including swimwear, jewellery & our growing ready-to-wear category.
Design Support
- Create and update CADs, technical sketches, artwork briefs and design packs following Senior Designer handovers.
- Prepare initial hardware briefs and support with the design of custom trims.
- Maintain seasonal range pages across all product categories.
- Assist with print and strike-off reviews, documenting comments for Senior Designer approval.
- Support with the preparation of design documentation for the wider team, including product features and benefits.
Administration
- Maintain accurate CAD libraries, design files and seasonal documentation.
- Keep seasonal folders, fabrics, trims and sample libraries organised and up to date.
- Assist with meeting preparation and note-taking, documenting updates required following fittings and design reviews.
- Support critical path deadlines through accurate and timely administration.
- Support with communicating design updates, artwork changes and print requirements to suppliers and internal teams.
Trend and Market Research
- Source reference imagery to support emerging trends and initial design concepts.
- Assist with creating sourcing briefs to hand over to team.
- Assist in preparing mood boards and sourcing briefs for the wider team.
Collaboration
- Work closely with the Design, Product Development and Production teams.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with suppliers when required.
- Provide support across the wider Design team as needed.
Experience:
- Minimum one year of experience in a Design Assistant or similar fashion design role.
- Proficiency across Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
- Strong CAD and technical sketching skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- An understanding and interest in learning garment construction, fabrics, trims, prints and production processes.
- Strong organisational skills.
- A qualification in Fashion Design, Textiles or a related discipline is preferred.
About Bydee:
Bydee is an Australian swimwear, jewellery and ready-to-wear brand inspired by a love of travel, thoughtful design and the feeling of an endless summer. Founded in Sydney, Bydee has grown into a globally recognised brand with a strong international community and a rapidly expanding presence across the US, UK & Europe. Known for our distinctive prints, intricate detailing and elevated storytelling, we create considered collections and memorable brand experiences that transport our customers into the world of Bydee.
