Job Description

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.

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