Design Assistant
Rockstar Original,a leader in the street-style market, offers a collection of limited-edition hand- customized designs, graphic prints, and cutting-edge pieces. The brand’s philosophy is to empower individuals through personal style and self-identity through fashion. The LA native brand champions individuality and creative freedom through their strolling and distinct apparel. Rockstar Original is the ultimate must-have brand for fashion innovators worldwide.
At RSO, the most successful team members have a thirst and the creativity to keep us growing and relevant! With a growing team of 75 + based in a state of the art building out of Downtown LA, we are a dynamic team that is motivated by getting the company to the next level. It's our goal to hire high- energy, diverse, bright, creative, and flexible individuals who thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Work closely to assist the Design director and design team to generate new on-brand designs, including graphics, and creating the proper detailed tech packs to submit to local and overseas factories.
- Assist in organization, accessibility, and preservation of the design archive
- Generate ideas, actively seek, and design new creations that are both on trend and captivating
- Create easily understandable, full tech packs based off information provided / CAD sketch
- Stay on top of streetwear fashion trends in the market, and come up with creative concepts to present as options for development
- Working on graphics, and inputting information from technical designer and graphic designer into tech packs
- Communicates clearly with local and overseas vendors to produce samples and production issues
- Ordering and tracking overseas trims, heat transfers..etc
- Create line sheets as necessary for photoshoots and drops
- Print and help merchandise design wall
- Support the Design Director, and Head Designers with the execution of any creative design within the men's, kid's, women's and accessories department
WHO YOU ARE:
- Associates’s degree or related work experience in Fashion Design (3+ years)
- An exceptional eye for design and graphics
- Expert at creating tech packs, and understand how to be detailed oriented so Overseas factories can clearly understand how to produce the development
- Research market trends, analyze trends and apply gained knowledge to designs.
- Experience, understanding and passion for the Streetwear Urban Market
- Proficient knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator
- Excellent attention to details with strong time management and organization skills
- Must be able to complete challenging deadlines under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to manage multiple projects at a time while working to a high standard
- Strong self-motivator, able to accomplish different tasks with minimal supervision
Portfolio to support experience (must be included with application).