Temporary Technical Design Assistant - Justin Alexander : Job Details

Justin Alexander is a world leader in designing, manufacturing and distributing bridal fashion. Today, its brands include Justin Alexander, Justin Alexander Signature, Adore by Justin Alexander, Lillian West, Sincerity Bridal, Sweetheart, Thanks & Goodluck, Viktor&Rolf Mariage, and Savannah Miller. Justin Alexander is a private, family-owned company with offices in New Jersey, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Hong Kong, and its collections are sold by more than 2,200 authorized retailers worldwide.

Are you passionate about fashion and eager to play a key role in bringing beautiful garments to life? Our Product Department at Justin Alexander is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Technical Design Assistant for a temporary position running from mid-October to mid-January. In this role, you'll support the development of our gowns, from initial design concepts through to final fit approval. You'll collaborate closely with our Design, Merchandise, and Production Teams to ensure that our garments meet the highest standards of quality in fabric, measurements, fit, and construction. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team and contribute to our innovative bridal collections, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Preparing for the Line Review where the Designers & Product Team selects new gowns for the upcoming season
• Maintaining the organization of sample gowns and showroom appearance
• Working with the company PLM system to open data packages, BOMS, and any other necessary product information
• Assisting with Factory POM's and setting up POMs for the new styles
• Helping measure samples and photograph dresses in fittings
• Create development Tech Packs for new season sketches
• Help Draw options on photos for Photography
• Organize and manage tracking of all samples
• Assist with technical specifications and notes from fittings
• Responsible for fittings during bi-annual Line Review to write fit comments and prepare communications to vendors
• Assist with sample/first fit comments/approvals and prepare communications to vendors/production team
• Assisting to standardize color and fabric standards across all vendors

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a fashion-related role (internships or other relevant experience)
• Knowledge of garment construction, sewing techniques, and fabric behavior (sewing experience preferred)
• Proficiency with design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop) and experience working with PLM systems
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple samples and track product information
• Detail-oriented with the ability to measure and document technical specifications accurately
• Experience in or passion for bridal fashion is preferred
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product development, and vendors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear, concise vendor communications
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle the pressure of meeting deadlines for fittings and line reviews
• A proactive, problem-solving attitude with a willingness to take initiative and adapt to new challenges