Assistant Apparel Designer

Who we areCulture Kings represents the relationship between music, sport, and fashion. These are the three foundation pillars upon which Culture Kings stands. Within each of these components, streetwear has underlined and evolved to become an essential part of culture. Culture Kings prides itself on exclusivity and superiority offering a premium retail experience across all genres, cultures, styles, and ages combined with an extensive and curated range from 100+ leading street, sport, and fashion brands from all around the globe. Frequently visited by some of the world’s best athletes, artists and tastemakers, Culture Kings is ahead of its game offering an elite perspective of the ever-changing global streetwear landscape. 
The OpportunityThe role of Assistant Apparel Designer is to support the end-to-end design process, contributing to the development ofseasonal collections from initial concept through to final product. Working closely with designers and productdevelopment teams, the role helps translate trend insights and brand direction into commercially viable, brand-alignedapparel across categories. With a strong focus on detail, organization, and creative execution, the Assistant Designerensures the design process runs smoothly and supports the delivery of compelling product stories each season.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the design and development of seasonal apparel collections, ensuring alignment with brand vision and target customer.
• Conduct trend, fabric, and market research to support concept development.
• Create technical sketches and assist in building CADs, line sheets, and presentation boards.
• Support fabric and trim sourcing, maintaining swatch libraries and tracking requests.
• Organize and manage design files, tech packs, and submit and sample tracking documents.
• Attend and contribute to fittings, taking detailed notes and updating specs as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, design, production, and marketing teams to ensure timely execution of seasonal timelines.
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends, competitors, and consumer cohorts.

Skills & Experience

• 2 years experience in a fashion design role.
• A genuine passion for streetwear and culture.
• Highly creative and innovative design skills.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and fashion trends.
• Experience with Adobe Suite; Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. Microsoft Office (Excel). PLM systems.
• Strong illustration and CAD drawing skills.
• Understanding the history and direction of market trends.
• Good eye for colour, texture, and patterns.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Collaborative, proactive, and passionate about design and innovation.

Culture Kings Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We're committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all walks of life. Come join us, different makes us better.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Culture Kings is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. To facilitate this, we actively promote a culture of inclusivity internally and encourage both those with non-traditional backgrounds and candidates that identity as part of a traditionally marginalized community to apply for opportunities with us and our portfolio of brands. Additionally, we routinely review our hiring practices and recruiting sources to eliminate both potential and actual bias in the hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at hrus@culturekings.com. Please note that we do not respond to application inquiries or resume submissions via this email address. CCPA Notice at Collection for California Employees and Applicants click here. Principals Only. No Agencies Please.