1. ASSISTANT DESIGNER
By: Annie Popp

2. Duties
 Supports the main designer in tasks that need to
be completed
 Having experience with computer programs,
such as Illustrator and Photoshop
 Researches current fashion styles and customer
demand
 Creates spec sheets of sketches of clothing
pieces
 Helps production team create sample clothing
pieces
 Make changes to prototypes

3. Education
 An assistant designer only needs their formal
educations but a degree in fashion design or a
B.A would be helpful in becoming a designer.

4. Abilities
 Basic computer knowledge
 Product and fabric knowledge
 Understanding of garment construction
 Design and color sense
 Ability to perform basic flat sketches
 Organizational and communication skills

5. Personal Qualities
 Needs to be able to communicate with the
rest of the production team and main
designer
 Needs to have creative ideas and
organizational skills
 Needs to be able to work in a fast paced
environment, and take commands from the
head designer

6. Salary
 The salary of an assistant designer ranges
between $30 million- $70 million dollars
depending on the designer you are assisting.

7. Locations and Availability
 Comtemporary in L.A
 Polo Jeans Co. in NY
 Chico’s Fas in FL
 Abercrombie & Fitch in OH
 NewYork & Company in NY
 Sears in NY

8. References
 http://www.simplyhired.com/a/jobs/list/q-
assistant+designer/pn-2
 http://www.wisegeek.com/what-does-an-
assistant-designer-do.htm
 http://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/assistant-
designer-salary-SRCH_KO0,18.htm
 http://www.beaninteriordesigner.com/interior-
design-
education/good_qualities_of_an_interior/
 http://www.collegesurfing.com/content/assistan
t-designer-duties/