Sample & Technical Design Assistant

Role overview

We are looking for a meticulous and well-organized Sample & Technical Design Assistant to help support Technical Design, Product Development, Production, Creative, PR, Marketing, and Wholesale functions. In this position, you will oversee the day-to-day handling of development and production samples, assist with fittings and technical design work, coordinate sample movement, and keep inventories and archives orderly.

Serving as the main contact for all sample-related needs, you will work closely with Production, Design, E-commerce, PR, Wholesale, Creative, and Marketing teams to manage sample requests, avoid duplication, and make sure samples are accurate, tracked, and ready when required. The role is essential to protecting sample integrity, supporting product development, keeping timelines on track, and enabling efficient execution across creative, production, and commercial activities.

Sample management and production support

• Maintain, organize, and monitor all development and production samples for Ready-to-Wear and Lingerie.
• Handle incoming and outgoing sample shipments, factory returns, and sample request coordination.
• Prepare garments for fittings by measuring, steaming, pulling reference pieces, and arranging samples before and after fit sessions.
• Keep sample tracking tools, archives, and seasonal storage records accurate and current.
• Help add new collection styles into the sample tracking system at the beginning of each season.

Technical design support

• Support fittings by recording detailed notes and helping develop fit comments.
• Measure garments and assist with keeping existing production tech packs up to date.
• Create and revise flat sketches in Adobe Illustrator.
• Organize fit samples and development references throughout each product stage.
• Assist with building tech packs for new seasonal collections, including construction details, bill of materials, measurement specs, how-to-measure instructions, and sample reference images to support accurate development and clear factory communication.

Cross-functional sample coordination

• Coordinate sample requirements across Production, Design, Creative, PR, Marketing, E-commerce, and Wholesale teams.
• Keep sample inventory accurate for all photoshoots and ensure the correct product is available on time for e-commerce and creative work.
• Support photoshoots, marketing projects, wholesale requests, and development tasks by preparing and tracking samples.
• Track sample loans and follow up to ensure items are returned on time, while maintaining accurate inventory records.

Studio and archive organization

• Keep sample closets, fit racks, storage areas, and seasonal archives organized.
• Ensure all samples are correctly labeled, catalogued, and stored.
• Assist with sample sale preparation and ongoing studio organization efforts.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or Product Development is preferred, and a concentration in the field or relevant technical design experience is also valuable. Applicants should be comfortable using Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and Dropbox. A positive attitude, strong organizational ability, clear communication, and solid time management are important for success in this role. Familiarity with garment construction, fittings, and product development is preferred.

Additional information

This role is based in New York City and requires working in office Monday through Friday.

Compensation and benefits

The annual salary for this position is $50,000. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k), an FSA, and an employee discount.