Fashion Assistant

Position Overview:

Mac Duggal is searching for a smart, eager, and confident individual to serve as an in house Fashion Assistant. The Fashion Assistant will work closely with lead designers on a daily basis. Our ideal candidate has the ability to multi-task and thrive in a flexible and often-changing work environment. This position is an opportunity to gain insights from top designers on the day to day business affairs and inner workings of a fashion house. We are looking for Fashion Assistant candidates who can grow with the company and be a valuable addition to the brand. 

Responsibilities:

Act as the point of contact between the executive and other colleagues

Manage the designers calendar and set up meetings

Handle and make calls for designer when needed

Draft emails/communications for the designer needed

Produce reports, enter products and orders to internal software system

Attend client meetings, take detailed notes, and provide general support of team
Assist on photo shoots

Running personal errands for designers when needed

Travel with designers (when COVID is over and it is safe to travel)
Assist the design team with overseeing large scale design projects through completion

Request quotes, pricing and samples from vendors.

Create proposals, purchase orders and finalize orders. Make sure items are shipped/received in time and work to replace any items that arrive damaged

Assist in preparing client presentations for meetings

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks

• Excellent time management skills

• Well-developed organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills / ability to learn new software

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Professional discretion and ability to take direction well

• Ability to quickly learn the fashion business inside and out
• Eager to collaborate in a team environment

• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a flexible and often-changing work environment

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Excellent skills in all aspects of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Suite

• Strong attention to detail and self-starter

• CAD and Photoshop skills
• AIMS360 is a plus

Education Requirements:

College degree is a preferred and/ or relevant experience in the fashion industry.