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Studio Assistant

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We’re looking for a detail-oriented, results-driven, self-starter to join our ZAK+FOX design team. This position is in-person five days a week (not remote) and based at our NYC headquarters. This an entry-level position.

This person will:

  • Receive and catalog mill samples, send packages to mills
  • Build strong relationships with mill partners, communicating via both email and phone/video calls
  • Maintain new development tracker and design calendar – check status of developments with mills, request and audit technical information, communicate updates to ZAK+FOX design team
  • Ensure design studio is stocked with all necessary supplies, organize projects and maintain design archive
  • Facilitate preparation for design meetings – printout designs for review meetings, arrange cuttings and samples for review, capture meeting minutes for follow up post reviews
  • Own design-to-production handoff sheet
  • Develop hand rendered designs
  • Coordinate delivery of production-ready artwork and files to vendors and printers
  • Complete color work – preparing details to send to mills for color blankets
  • Create CADs and Drawings for Approval for rug orders
  • Compete other project-oriented responsibilities, including – create standards to educate warehouse on new products, prepare for product photoshoots, support limited graphic design projects for new collection launches, complete ad hoc projects with the operations team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 0-2 years of work experience in design industry
  • Basic understanding of textiles
  • Organized and proactive, detail oriented
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft Office
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Professional demeanor through all forms of communication
  • Ability to collaborate – we like teamwork

Please email cover letter, portfolio and resume as a PDF to [email protected].