Womenswear Assistant Designer

Insomnia Visuals is one of the fastest-growing alternative fashion brands in the world, reaching millions of people online and through major retail partners in malls across America.

(IG: @insomnia / www.insomniavisuals.com)

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Design Assistant to join our Womenswear team. This role provides hands-on experience in all stages of the design process from concept development to sample production offering a unique opportunity to learn within a fast-paced fashion environment. This is an on-site, hybrid-based role based in Los Angeles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the design team in developing monthly collections, including sketches, CADs, and color palettes.
• Own the fabric sourcing process — identify, contact, and liaise with suppliers to request swatches, evaluate quality, and manage the material library.
• Set up and maintain detailed tech packs (including measurements, construction details, trims, and materials) for handoff to production.
• Support in fit sessions and sample reviews, documenting feedback and ensuring changes are clearly communicated.
• Collaborate with the production and merchandising teams to ensure design integrity and timelines are maintained.
• Maintain and organize sample racks, fabric archives, and design documentation.

NOTE

• This role is in-office / hybrid, full-time position with expected work hours of 40 hours per week.

THE ENVIRONMENT

• Highly collaborative in-office creative environment
• Constant product reviews, fittings, and creative discussions
• Fast feedback loops and quick execution
• Team is deeply involved in fashion, music, and internet culture.
• We are building for people who genuinely care about clothing and self-expression

REQUIREMENTS

• 1 - 2 years of prior work experience in fashion design
• You are on top of fashion trends
• Master-level talent in adobe suite (photoshop/illustrator)
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills

WHO YOU ARE

• Hold fashion design bachelors degree from 4-year university
• Living in LA, within transportation distance to our office in DTLA
• You live and breathe fashion, both inside and out of work. We are an obsessed group. Everyone comes to the office well-dressed.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and fabrics.

DON'T APPLY IF

• you don't want to work in a fast-paced environment
• you don't have prior interest in our niche of alternative apparel, either as a consumer for personal style, or prior design work
• you don't live in LA [please]

COMPENSATION

• Hourly pay: $22-$24/hr based on experience & portfolio
• Parking covered

NOTE

If you're very serious about applying for this position, feel free to email your resume, portfolio, and a super quick note to ***email_hidden*** about why you're a great fit for the position.