ASSISTANT DESIGNER

OVERVIEW:

Ten Thousand is seeking an outstanding Assistant Designer to help support our apparel design team. Working closely with our Senior Designer, you will contribute to the design vision for Ten Thousand. If you have a passion for premium, functional products, this is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing company within the activewear space.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the creation of seasonal colored BOMs for existing styles

   

  Create and manage seasonal line sheets

   

  Update sketches and CADs as changes occur in the line

   

  Assist in reviewing/approving incoming strike-offs, dips, and all design-related submits

   

  Organize and maintain a neat and easily accessible materials and sample library 

   

  Participate in the research of tear sheets, mood images, trends, prints, colors, silhouettes, and innovative ideas

   

  Assist in creating inspiring design presentations each season

   

  Sketch detailed flats in Illustrator

   

  Attend all fittings and partner with PD/Technical team on all sketch and BOM updates

   

  Manage care label, tear label and hang tag information and updates

   

  Create, assist, and complete all design handoffs/tech packs

   

  Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the design process

   

  Support Senior Designer and day-to-day of all design functions

   

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design is a plus

   

  Experience: 1-2 years

   

  High proficiency in Illustrator is required 

   

  Self-motivated and able to thrive in fast-paced environment 

   

  PLM experience a plus

   

  Excellent organization skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously

   

  Strong attention to detail

   

  Ability to work well with multiple team members with a positive team-player attitude

   

  Strong communication and follow-up skills

   

  Passion for premium, functional products and the desire to forge a path as a market leader in new product concepts.

   

  Exceptional attention to product details.

   

  Humility and eagerness to learn and grow.

   

ABOUT TEN THOUSAND

Ten Thousand is the leading brand of premium men’s activewear. After launching with the world’s best training shorts, we have since expanded into a suite of gear designed to keep you going before, during, and after training – and we’re just getting started. We’re obsessed with making the best gear on the market and to make that happen we work with a team of amazing athletes across all modalities, from top CrossFitters competing in the CrossFit games to ultra-marathoners running in 100 miles races to elite members of the U.S. Special Operations Forces.

We’ve been featured in GQ, Esquire, Men’s Health, Gear Patrol, Runner’s World, and other leading lifestyle and fitness outlets, and we’re backed by leading consumer VCs and e-commerce titans. We're building the #1 training brand in the world, and we want you to be a part of it.