Overview
Design & Development Assistant Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at GRACE LING
Title: Design & Development Assistant
Company: GRACE LING
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
Company Description
GRACE LING is about a sense of eccentric elegance and intelligent femininity. It is a luxury womenswear label founded on 3D-printing and CGI technology. By fusing technology with traditional methods of craft, this completes a GRACE LING product. Visually recognised for our 3D-printed metal pieces and sculptural silhouettes, these designs are achieved through the rigor of cut and exquisite pattern making. With an emphasis on quality materials, the pieces are timeless with longevity. GRACE LING is a uniform for the cultured modern person – a lifestyle and witty spirit that holds an ongoing dialogue with the world of art, sustainability and multifaceted fashion.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Design & Development Assistant at GRACE LING, located in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The Design Assistant will be responsible for daily tasks related to design project management, design research, and communication within the design and development team, tasks can include swatching, inspiration, sketches, draping.
Job Scope
Works directly with Design Team: Design & Development Associate and Creative Director.
Support the Design & Development team throughout the product development process, including swatching, inspiration, sketches, draping, presentations and toiles.
Communicate effectively with factories, pattern makers and sample makers, local and overseas to bring SMS into fruition.
Opportunity to ideate & work on Runway Designs.
Opportunity to design and work with our collaboration partners on exclusive collab capsules.
Tech Packs when necessary.
Assist in VIP A-List PR customs and Couture.
Concept Development & Trend Research
Design full collections that align with the brand’s identity and customer base.
Source fabrics, trims, and materials appropriate to the collection.
Work with textile designers or suppliers to develop custom prints or fabrics.
Ensure quality, durability, and wearability of selected materials.
Assist in fittings, to have an opinion on design & fit.
Contribute to lookbook shoots, runway shows, or showroom setups.
Style looks for presentations and assist in visual merchandising.
Assist in Production when necessary.
Travel / Fly for work when necessary.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or related field.
Extremely organized. Excellent and effective communication skills.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Sketching and Draping skills, good eye for composition and proportions.
Proficiency in Photoshop / Illustrator / InDesign.
Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
Strong knowledge of garment construction. Must be good at sewing & pattern-making techniques.
Understanding of taste level and aesthetics.
Experience in Design/Moodboard Research, Deck Presentation and Administrative Assistance
Analytical Skills and Project Management abilities
Able to have a sense of urgency and adhere to timeline.
Based in NYC, or willing to relocate to NYC.
Extra Bonus If
Knowledge in 3D software or modelling
Speaks Chinese, Korean or Italian (English is a must.)
Relevant previous internship experience
Please send your Resume, Cover Letter, and Portfolio with the subject: “Design Assist Application” to: [email protected]
Applications without these documents will not be considered.
No Chat GPT Applications.
