Part-Time Design Assistant - Los Angeles
1 day ago
Job description
We kindly ask that you read the job description thoroughly before applying and highly recommend looking at Auteur Studio's website before applying.
Role Overview:
Our brand Auteur Studio is seeking a highly organized, taste-driven experienced Part-Time Design Assistant to support women's wear design and product development from concept through sample execution and launch readiness.
This role supports design execution, tech pack building, fittings, print tracking, and content readiness—helping translate creative direction into clear, production-ready deliverables while maintaining brand standards.
Location:
Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid with on-site fittings as needed)
Schedule:
Part-time (approx. 10–15 hrs/week, flexible; potential to grow)
Reports to:
Design Director + Lead Fit Technician
Works closely with:
Product Development, Production, Merchandising/E-commerce, Photo team, External vendors/factories
Key Responsibilities:
Design & Development Support (Core)
Support seasonal and in-season range planning (capsule/SKU support, category balancing, hero vs support pieces)
Maintain organized style trackers:
style status, fabric allocation, print placement, approvals
Support fabric kit organization and allocation across the collection (swatch tracking, comments, updates)
Tech Packs & Documentation (Major Component)
Build and update tech packs (flats, measurements, construction callouts, BOMs, trim placement)
Maintain strong version control so teams always work from the latest information
Translate fitting outcomes into clear updates for vendors/factories
Fittings & Fit Execution
Attend fittings as needed and support the Lead Fit Technician with:
Prep (samples, reference images, notes)
Note-taking + recap distribution
Follow-up updates into tech packs and trackers
Track fit revisions across proto → SMS → final approvals
Print / Graphic / Detail Approvals
Coordinate print development workflows:
placement files, strike-offs, comments, approval status
Track detail development (special trims, embellishment, novelty construction) and keep records clean
Launch Readiness + Content Support
Support product readiness:
style sheets, key details, reference images, line sheet support
Assist with photo prep:
sample readiness, styling support materials, shot-list notes, detail callouts
Help organize product assets for e-commerce workflow (product naming support, fabric descriptions, feature callouts)
Special Projects + Systems
Support process consistency across the development workflow (templates, trackers, handoff docs)
Assist with building cleaner, repeatable tools and systems as needed (standard trackers, file organization)
Requires Qualifications
1–3+ years in design assistant / product development support (women's wear preferred)
Strong understanding of garment construction and development workflow
Comfortable creating/updating tech packs and managing multiple styles at once
Proficient in Google Sheets / Excel; Adobe Illustrator preferred (or similar flats tool)
Clear communicator with strong follow-through and comfort with fast feedback loops
Detail-oriented with good taste and respect for design intent
Key Traits for Success
Highly organized, calm, and fast with updates
Self-starting—closes loops without being chased
Strong "production brain" while staying design-sensitive
Comfortable moving between creative tasks and admin precision
What Success Looks Like (First 30-60 Days)
Trackers are accurate and consistently up to date
Tech packs are clean, consistent, and reflect fitting decisions
Print/detail approvals move forward with minimal confusion
Samples and content needs are flagged early—before deadlines
Nice-to-Haves
Experience supporting e-commerce product launches or photo prep
Familiarity with vendor/factory communication and sample tracking
Interest in building smarter workflows and templates
To apply:
Send resume and portfolio / examples of work to with Part-Time Designer Assistant in the subject line.
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