Assistant Designer

Bring your creative vision to a fast-paced retail design team as an Assistant Designer supporting women's TSD. This onsite contract opportunity in California offers the chance to help shape seasonal product direction through trend research, sketch development, tech pack creation, and close collaboration across the design process.
Responsibilities

• Research global markets to identify emerging trends, silhouettes, fabrics, yarns, techniques, and competitive inspiration.
• Support the development of seasonal concepts, sketches, and product ideas.
• Create and update tech packs, CADs, and design packages based on project priorities.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to help ensure fit, quality, and design intent are executed effectively.
• Juggle multiple seasons and deadlines in a highly collaborative, fast-moving environment.
• Apply an elevated eye for style, color, and aesthetics to help translate trends for the target customer.
• Use structured assignments to revise sketches and complete design documentation as needed.

Skills

• Experience or strong foundational knowledge in fashion or apparel design.
• Working knowledge of silhouette, fit, fabrication, construction, color, sewing techniques, and trims.
• Ability to apply garment construction knowledge within the design process.
• Strong proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a fast-paced retail or fashion environment.
• Portfolio or examples that demonstrate sketching, CAD work, and design development.
• Ability to quickly adapt to shifting priorities and seasonal timelines.
• Comfort working onsite and partnering closely with cross-functional teams.

Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds can thrive. We value different perspectives, experiences, and ideas, and we encourage candidates from all communities to apply.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $22 - $37 per hour based on qualifications and experience.