Designer Junior

Position Overview
The Assistant Designer, Lucky Brand Women's supports the design, development, and execution of seasonal collections across Wholesale, Specialty, and Value channels. This role is responsible for assisting in all stages of the product creation process, from concept development through production, while ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics, customer needs, and business objectives. Working in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment, the Assistant Designer partners closely with Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, Product Development, and Production teams to support the successful execution of seasonal product assortments. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product integrity, managing technical documentation, and ensuring adherence to accelerated product development timelines. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, creatively driven, and eager to develop both design and product development expertise within a dynamic apparel organization.

Key Responsibilities Design & Creative Support

• Assist in the development of seasonal concepts, color palettes, prints, fabrics, washes, and silhouettes aligned with Lucky Brand's aesthetic and business strategy.
• Create and update sketches, technical flats, and artwork using Adobe Illustrator and other design tools.
• Utilize AI-powered applications and emerging design technologies to support ideation, rendering, and product visualization.
• Develop mood boards, inspiration presentations, trend reports, and seasonal concept decks.
• Conduct trend, market, cultural, and competitive research using industry resources, retail analysis, social platforms, and market shopping.
• Support fabric, trim, wash, and color development under the direction of Design leadership.
• Organize and maintain seasonal inspiration materials, design references, and competitive product archives.

Product Development & Technical Execution

• Create, update, and maintain technical packages, including construction details, specifications, bill of materials (BOMs), and design comments.
• Manage style information and product data within FlexPLM, ensuring accuracy throughout the development process.
• Support sample development by tracking submissions, coordinating sample organization, and communicating updates with cross-functional partners.
• Participate in fit sessions, document feedback, track revisions, and support execution of follow-up actions.
• Review development samples to ensure consistency with design intent, quality standards, and product requirements.
• Monitor development calendars and assist in meeting key milestone deadlines.
• Maintain accurate product documentation and style tracking throughout the product lifecycle.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Merchandising to support assortment planning and line development.
• Collaborate with Technical Design and Product Development teams to ensure fit, construction, and costing objectives are achieved.
• Communicate with overseas vendors and factories regarding design updates, sample feedback, and development requirements.
• Participate in seasonal reviews, line presentations, and product development meetings.
• Assist in preparing materials and presentations for milestone reviews and leadership presentations.

Operational Support

• Maintain organized design files, seasonal records, sample inventories, and fabric and trim libraries.
• Ensure FlexPLM, line plans, and internal tracking documents are updated accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support market preparation, sample setup, photo organization, and presentation logistics.
• Assist with seasonal archive maintenance and product documentation management.
• Ensure all design deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.

Qualifications Education
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• 0 to 2 years of apparel design experience, including internships.
• Experience or coursework in women's apparel, sportswear, denim, contemporary fashion, or related categories preferred.
• Portfolio demonstrating creative design ability, product development knowledge, and technical proficiency required.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Familiarity with FlexPLM or similar Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems preferred.
• Understanding of garment construction, fit, fabrics, washes, and product development processes.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent sketching, visual communication, and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration platforms such as Miro.
• Familiarity with AI-powered design and ideation tools, including ChatGPT, Gemini, Vizcom, and similar platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Personal Attributes

• Passion for women's fashion, trend forecasting, and product design.
• Strong interest in denim, heritage-inspired product, craftsmanship, and evolving consumer trends.
• Creative, curious, and eager to learn.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Proactive with a positive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Effective collaborator who builds strong relationships across functions.
• Adaptable and comfortable managing changing priorities and accelerated development timelines.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and transport garment samples, fabric swatches, and sample boxes as needed.
• Ability to participate in fit sessions, line reviews, market meetings, and seasonal presentations.
• Ability to travel occasionally for market appointments, vendor meetings, product development activities, and business needs.