Product Design Assistant - Apparel

Overview

Hours: Part-Time, up to 20 hrs/week | Type: Temporary

This is a part-time contract role, up to 20 hours per week. Hours will vary based on seasonal product development calendars.

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and creative Product Design Assistant to support a dynamic Private Brands design team. In this role, you’ll provide hands-on technical and creative support throughout the product development lifecycle — from initial concept through production readiness. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their design career who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a strong foundation in technical design.

What You’ll Do

Technical Design & Documentation

• Create and revise 2D flat sketches and multi-angle 3D visualizations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Build, update, and maintain tech packs for assigned product categories, including measurements, construction details, BOMs, colorways, trims, and labeling
• Incorporate design feedback into updated documentation accurately and on time
• Ensure all tech packs meet internal quality standards and are production-ready

Creative & Seasonal Support

• Assist in developing and maintaining seasonal mood boards, color stories, and inspiration decks
• Support trend research using both internal and external resources
• Organize and update seasonal design assets, libraries, and reference files

Sample Review & Product Development

• Review physical samples against 2D sketches, tech packs, and design intent
• Ensure samples across collections and multiple categories align with brand color standards and intended color stories

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Design and Product Development teams to ensure alignment and on-time delivery
• Participate in design reviews, fittings, and team meetings as required
• Meet creative deadlines to keep seasonal timelines on track

Administrative & Operational Support

• Maintain organized digital archives and design libraries
• Track revisions, approvals, and version control for design files
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc design tasks as assigned

What You Bring

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (required) with strong working knowledge of Photoshop
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining tech packs
• Ability to create 2D flat sketches and visualize products from multiple angles
• Familiarity with the product development lifecycle, from concept through production
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy across multiple product categories
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Solid organizational and communication skills
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to adapt to evolving brand needs

Nice to Have

• Experience working on private label or private brands product lines
• Background in pet, home, or lifestyle product categories
• Familiarity with seasonal design calendars and cross-functional product development workflows

Deliverables

• Complete and accurate tech packs for assigned styles
• Updated Illustrator files and seasonal design assets
• Timely revisions based on design and sample reviews
• Well-organized design libraries and documentation

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**About Aquent Talent:**
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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!
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