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RKMB, LLC, is looking to hire an assistant designer to join our Design Team. Located in Manhattan, in the

heart of the garment district, RKMB is staffed with global experts in designing, sourcing, manufacturing,

distributing and marketing.

The Assistant Designer/Technical Designer will assist the design team in the creation and execution of

our contemporary collections within 3 brands on our portfolio. This role is a hybrid design/tech design role, assisting the team in both designing the collections and assisting in technical design needs. We are seeking a highly organized, self-sufficient, creative candidate with a strong work ethic.

Role/Responsibilities:

 Contribute in all aspects & stages of the design process under guidance of the Senior

Designer. Collaborate on concept research, trends, fabrics, yarns, trims, & colors.

 Conduct market research to stay informed about current trends and competitor offerings.

 Communicate fabric and yarn needs seasonally to overseas factories for sourcing.

 Manage linesheet from creation through finalization of season.

 CAD all sketches for linesheet; create artworks (print, pattern, and stripes) and collaborate

with Sr. Designer on coloring each style.

 Assists in the preparation of design specification sheets, including BOMs, style callouts, and

style specifications under supervision of Sr. Designer.

 Spec and prepare prototypes for fittings

 Attends all style fittings and provides input/feedback as necessary; Keeps detailed notes

from all fittings.

 Responsible for organizing and maintaining inspiration garments, fabric/yarn headers and

trims library.

 In collaboration with Sales Team, responsible for organization of showroom and seasonal

samples. Ensure all samples are prepared for buyer meetings.

 Assists Sr. Designer and Social Media Manager in planning photoshoots. Assist in styling,

finding photoshoot locations, and hiring of models/photographers.

 Follow up on outstanding development and production issues.

 Track incoming shipments and properly label/organize new styles; work with Managing

Partner to prepare outgoing shipments.

 Ensure the processes are as efficient and productive as possible to meet seasonal

deliverables.

 Handle other responsibilities or projects, as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities/Education:

 Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or Technical Design

 1+ years of experience in related field (internships accepted)

 Excellent organizational and communication skills

 Strong attention to detail and follow through

 Interfaces professionally and works effectively in group settings.

 High taste level and creative ability.

 Knowledge/experience in garment specing, tech packs, and garment construction

 Knitwear (fully fashioned) experience preferred

 Ability to multi-task between Creative and Technical Design needs

 Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop & Illustrator) & Microsoft Office (Excel)

 Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without additional sponsorship/visa

requirements

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