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Womenswear Assistant Designer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA at Insomnia Visuals
Title: Womenswear Assistant Designer
Company: Insomnia Visuals
Location: Los Angeles, CA
ABOUT US:
Insomnia Visuals is one of the fastest-growing alternative fashion brands in the world, reaching millions of people online and through major retail partners in malls across America.
(IG: @insomnia / www.insomniavisuals.com)
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Design Assistant to join our Womenswear team. This role provides hands-on experience in all stages of the design process from concept development to sample production offering a unique opportunity to learn within a fast-paced fashion environment. This is an on-site, hybrid-based role based in Los Angeles.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the design team in developing monthly collections, including sketches, CADs, and color palettes.
- Own the fabric sourcing process — identify, contact, and liaise with suppliers to request swatches, evaluate quality, and manage the material library.
- Set up and maintain detailed tech packs (including measurements, construction details, trims, and materials) for handoff to production.
- Support in fit sessions and sample reviews, documenting feedback and ensuring changes are clearly communicated.
- Collaborate with the production and merchandising teams to ensure design integrity and timelines are maintained.
- Maintain and organize sample racks, fabric archives, and design documentation.
NOTE:
- This role is in-office / hybrid, full-time position with expected work hours of 40 hours per week.
THE ENVIRONMENT
- Highly collaborative in-office creative environment
- Constant product reviews, fittings, and creative discussions
- Fast feedback loops and quick execution
- Team is deeply involved in fashion, music, and internet culture.
- We are building for people who genuinely care about clothing and self-expression
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 – 2 years of prior work experience in fashion design
- You are on top of fashion trends
- Master-level talent in adobe suite (photoshop/illustrator)
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
WHO YOU ARE
- Hold fashion design bachelors degree from 4-year university
- Living in LA, within transportation distance to our office in DTLA
- You live and breathe fashion, both inside and out of work. We are an obsessed group. Everyone comes to the office well-dressed.
- Strong understanding of garment construction and fabrics.
DON'T APPLY IF
- you don't want to work in a fast-paced environment
- you don't have prior interest in our niche of alternative apparel, either as a consumer for personal style, or prior design work
- you don't live in LA [please]
COMPENSATION
- Hourly pay: $22-$24/hr based on experience & portfolio
- Parking covered
NOTE:
If you're very serious about applying for this position, feel free to email your resume, portfolio, and a super quick note to [email protected] about why you're a great fit for the position.
