Full-Time

Assistant Apparel Designer

Posted on 4/18/2024

Dolls Kill

201-500 employees

Alternative fashion and lifestyle retailer

Consumer Goods

Junior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Required Skills

Communications

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Sketch

Requirements

Understanding of unique aesthetic and lifestyle
College degree in Fashion Design
1-3 years industry experience in fashion design (apparel, footwear, and/or bags/accessories)
Ability to sketch computerized vector flats in Adobe Illustrator
Tech pack experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize work
Self-starter with strong initiative and work ethic

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Design Team and support in all areas of the design room
Create flat sketches based on existing bodies and hand sketches as well as tech packs and revision notes using Adobe Illustrator
Checking in fabric submits, emailing overseas vendors
Maintain sample library of original samples, proto samples, production samples and material/trim swatches
Track samples and maintain WIPS by communicating with factories and entering costing information
Perform other general design room duties as required

Dolls Kill is a global fashion brand that empowers everyone to celebrate their individuality. We currently have over 10 million social media followers including some of the most influential personalities in music, art, pop culture and fashion. We’re also backed by strong consumer-focused investors who share in our vision of building one of the world’s next great consumer brands.

Our team is growing quickly and we are hiring across many functions. We are looking for team members who are equally passionate about what we do and excited about joining the Dolls Kill crew.

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About Us

Named "The Fastest Growing Retailer in the US", Dolls Kill is a fashion brand that boldly empowers young people to celebrate their individuality. With over two million followers on Instagram, we’ve become a cult favorite among DJs, celebrities and artists around the world. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, we have an amazing team of retail leaders, scrappy hackers, creative marketers and fashion trendsetters who are fun to work with and serious about what they do. We’re also backed by strong consumer-focused investors who share in our vision of building one of the world’s next great consumer brands. Look for our latest press mentions in Business Insider, Racked, TeenVogue, PopSugar, Elle, and more.

About The Role

The Assistant Designer will support the Design team in developing Dolls Kill in-house products across all categories. A knowledge and love for the brand is a plus!

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Design Team and support in all areas of the design room
Create flat sketches based on existing bodies and hand sketches as well as tech packs and revision notes using Adobe Illustrator
Checking in fabric submits, emailing overseas vendors.
Maintain sample library of original samples, proto samples, production samples and material/trim swatches
Track samples and maintain WIPS by communicating with factories and entering costing information as it comes in.
Perform other general design room duties as required

Qualifications

Understanding of our unique aesthetic and lifestyle
College degree in Fashion Design required
1-3 years industry experience in fashion design required (apparel, footwear and/or bags/accessories)
Ability to sketch computerized vector flats in Adobe Illustrator
Tech pack experience required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to wear multiple hats, multitask and prioritize work on a continual basis
Must be a self-starter with strong initiative and hard work ethic

Dolls Kill

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Dolls Kill is a distinctive workplace for individuals passionate about diverse fashion, specializing in offering clothing, shoes, accessories, and home decor in unique styles like goth, kawaii, punk, and streetwear. The company offers a creative and inclusive environment which supports individuality and innovation, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to enhance their experience in the fashion industry and participate in a dynamic and growth-oriented team.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$65M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 2%

1 year growth

↑ 0%

2 year growth

↑ 4%