At a Glance
- Tasks: Support designers in creating seasonal ranges and managing production processes.
- Company: Join MESHKI, a leading fashion brand focused on empowerment and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous discounts, wellness programs, and flexible work arrangements.
- Other info: Great opportunities for personal growth and career advancement.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team and see your designs come to life!
- Qualifications: 1 year of design assistant experience and strong CAD skills required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
MESHKI is a globally recognised fashion brand, celebrated for its dedication to empowerment, inclusivity, and sustainability. With the vision to be the global leader in accessible luxury and championing the empowerment of people worldwide through an unmatched shopping experience, MESHKI prides itself on being a brand that inspires and engages, fostering a culture of social change and community impact.
BENEFITS
- A generous employee discount and monthly clothing allowance
- Bi-weekly breakfasts
- Access to MESHKI thrive days
- Monthly culture incentives
- MESHKI wellness program
- Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
Personal and Professional Development: We invest in your growth with access to training programs, workshops and global conferences, free access to Headspace and Masterclass.
Career Advancement: Clear pathways for career advancement within MESHKI, supporting your professional journey every step of the way.
COMPANY CULTURE
We cherish a culture at MESHKI where every individual feels respected, valued and is empowered with the tools, resources and support to contribute to the collective goal we all share, whilst advancing their career goals and ambitions. At MESHKI your future is defined by your ambition, your dedication and integrity; if you work hard, and contribute to the empowering culture that surrounds you through collaboration, communication, a humble attitude to learning and integrity and gratitude and professionalism, you’ll achieve any goal you set your mind to.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Due to team expansion we are hiring a Design Assistant at MESHKI. Supporting our Designers and Senior Designers, you’ll help bring our monthly and seasonal ranges to life, from CADs and tech packs through to sampling, fittings and production handover. This is a great opportunity for someone who is technically skilled, highly organised and passionate about fashion. You’ll be mentored by senior designers and have the chance to see your own designs go into production.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Support the Design team in building monthly and seasonal ranges and preparing for range reviews
- Create accurate technical CADs in Adobe Illustrator and maintain CAD boards and sign-off documents
- Prepare detailed tech packs and keep all WFX data accurate and up to date
- Manage critical paths for your styles and coordinate handovers to Garment Technicians
- Track samples, prepare garments for fittings and take clear fit notes
- Coordinate lab dips and fabric sourcing with factories, and maintain the fabric and sample libraries
- Research and share trend insights from runway, WGSN, competitor shops and social media
- Review weekly trade performance to help inform future ranges
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING
- Minimum 1 year of design assistant experience within an own-brand, elevated fashion brand
- Strong CAD skills in Adobe Illustrator, plus experience with PLM systems (WFX highly regarded)
- A good understanding of garment construction, tech packs and fittings
- Exceptional organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to meet critical path deadlines
- A proactive, accountable approach and openness to feedback
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- A strong fashion eye and a genuine passion for trends, product and the MESHKI brand
Please be advised that we are not engaging recruitment agencies for this hire and will not consider any unsolicited resumes.
Design Assistant in Sydney employer: MESHKI
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