Design Assistant

About Intradeco Apparel
Founded in 1982, and with deep roots in the textile industry since 1921, Intradeco has grown into a global vertical manufacturing company, supplying quality casual clothing and thermal underwear to major retailers in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. At Intradeco, we provide a holistic approach to apparel manufacturing, encompassing all stages from ideation phase to final product distribution. Our vertical integration, combined with our lean manufacturing capability, allows us to respond quickly to market demands, handle direct-to-store and replenishment programs, and offer unique flexibility to our customers. 

Our Team

We are dedicated to our mission and passionate about collaboration, moving quickly, and breaking down barriers, leveraging technology, eliminating bureaucracy, and constantly striving to evolve. Our cultural foundation is built on trust, teamwork, quality, sustainability, and integrity. 

This is a full-time, on-site hybrid position in New York City; M-F from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Salary Range: $55,000 to $67,500 annual.

Who we are looking for:
The Design Assistant works closely with the Design Team to research, design, and develop products for based on market research and customer expectations. Partner with supporting Design/Merchandising teams for development utilizing our vertical supply chain and global sourcing capabilities.
Who You Are:

• Bachelors Degree.
• 1-2 years of experience. 
• Knowledge of apparel design and fabrics.
• Excellent Illustrator skills, and proficient in Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of patternmaking and technical design.
• Knowledge of textiles, 3D design and PLM systems a plus.
• Experience with creating graphics is a plus.
• Team player and problem solver.
• Proactive self-starter.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational skills.

What you will do:

• Assist in researching market trends and conduct basic market comparisons, helping to identify current and emerging trends that can be applied to customer needs. Participate in ongoing market assessments.
• Collaborate with Design Team to support the creation of seasonal trend presentations by category. Assist in gathering proto samples, fabric selections, and market silhouettes, ensuring all components are accurately represented. Work with sales/merchandising and PD teams to understand overall strategy.
• Support in sketching and style development, working alongside the Tech team for basic needs. Help maintain internal technical pages and linesheets as needed.
• Assist in managing sample development across teams, helping to ensure samples meet expectations and deadlines. Work with cross-functional teams to help solve problems related to timing and cost.
• Assist in tracking team’s adherence to project deadlines, supporting the team in managing time effectively and identifying any potential delays. Help provide solutions to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with peers to foster a positive team environment in the Design Department, contributing ideas and assisting where needed.
• Support sample purchase management for owned categories, ensuring timely and accurate tracking of sample purchases for each season.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives in the product development area, suggesting ways to streamline efforts and improve cost-efficiency.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay – We believe in rewarding success and showing our employees just how much they’re valued in a variety of different ways, including compensation.
• Health and Wellness – There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and t play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Time away from work – Sometimes we need time away to be with family, enjoy our hobbies, focus on our health or just simply recharge. We are committed to helping out employees create a work-life harmony!
• Growth and Development – We are constantly seeking to offer opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Financial planning and wellbeing – No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. We offer access to benefits, programs and education to help our employees to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future. Including a generous 401(k) match!
• Extras, discounts, and perks – Generous discounts to our company and related companies, is just one of the cool extras we offer!
• Equal Opportunity Employment