Assistant Graphic Designer, SMU Apparel

Assistant Graphic Designer, SMU Apparel at KITH

The Assistant Graphic Designer will assist on all aspects of SMU from graphics, label development, and sample development. The role requires organization, keeping work‑in‑progress up-to-date, and serving as a liaison to cross‑functional teams to align all collections from a graphics and legal perspective.

HQ - Williamsburg, Brooklyn (Full‑time, on‑site)

$60,000–$65,000 annually

• Work and report alongside graphic designer and head of design across multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborate to create mood boards, concept direction, project kick‑offs, and collaborative collections.
• Assist in product development of graphic styles (understanding product lifecycle processes).
• Support factory communications and organize labels, patches, hangtags, and samples as they are internally reviewed.
• Act as liaison across teams for special projects involving labels, hangtags, samples, and co‑brand compliance.
• Attend weekly design meetings and recap with graphic designer.

• 1–3 years of experience.
• Collaborative team player and self‑starter.
• Illustration skills are a strong plus.
• Detail‑oriented designer.
• Experience with PLM and understanding.
• Strong organization skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of fashion terminologies, product development, and design.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel, PLM systems, Adobe Suite.
• Understanding of sports and knowledge of the fashion scene.
• Fashion design tech skills are a strong plus.
• Personal characteristics: responsible, organized, friendly, quick learner, detail‑oriented, trend aware, passionate.

Established in 2011 in New York City, KITH is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer offering seasonal collections of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling. KITH embodies a multi‑faced lifestyle, with uncompromising attention to detail in fabrication and design, led by CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg.

With 16 standalone boutiques worldwide, 3 shop‑in‑shops, and brand extensions like Kith Treats and Sadelle’s, Kith also supports the Kinnect Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to education, community, and social impact.

Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.