Design and Production Assistant

Job Summary

Join a dynamic international fashion house known for whimsical luxury and couture craftsmanship.

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and fashion-forward Design & Production Assistant to support our creative and production teams. This is a diverse role, ideal for someone who is organised, proactive, and passionate about fashion, with the ability to balance creativity and technical precision. The position offers an excellent opportunity to expand professional experience within an international, premium girls' fashion brand.

Key Responsibilities

Design Support

• Assist the Design team with accurate and thorough style setup in the cloud-based PLM system.
• Create and update technical sketches in Illustrator.
• Prepare and manage seasonal collections, ensuring all style information is accurate from development through SMS finalisation.
• Maintain prompt and professional correspondence with suppliers.
• Manage approval processes for Proto and SMS samples, including beaded panel tracings and supplier comments.
• Help with receipt and processing of Proto and SMS samples.
• Approve invoices for Proto and SMS development.
• Book and manage local and international couriers for design-related parcels.
• Meet daily, weekly, and seasonal deadlines with strong organisational and time management skills.

Production Support

• Assist the Production Manager with accessory approvals, size tracings, and beaded panel layouts.
• Check and approve care labels, swing tags, barcodes, and packaging artwork.
• Track and monitor PP and bulk production timelines, ensuring alignment with the Critical Path.
• Participate in fit sessions, taking accurate notes and communicating changes to offshore vendors.
• Support quality control checks SMS, Pre-Production (PP), and bulk garments.
• Help manage lab dips, strike-offs, trims, and fabric approvals.
• Liaise with external suppliers regarding production progress, approvals, and shipping timelines.
• Assist with the handover from design to production including final spec sheets and technical packages.
• Provide general administrative support to the Production Manager and wider production team.

Skills & Experience

• 1–2 years' experience in a similar role within fashion design or production.
• Tertiary qualifications in fashion production or design.
• Strong interest in fashion, ideally with exposure to beaded garments.
• Excellent knowledge of fabric, garment construction, and finishing.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Experience working with offshore vendors and suppliers.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work both autonomously and collaboratively.

Our Values

• Teamwork – Collaborate actively with the Sales, Design, and Production teams to achieve business goals.
• Respect – Act with professionalism, courtesy, and clear, timely communication.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – Approach tasks with a positive, proactive, and open-to-learn attitude.

About Tutu du Monde

A global leader in luxury childrenswear, Tutu du Monde is celebrated for its couture-inspired tutus and dreamy occasionwear. Since its inception in 2009, the brand has become a favourite of celebrity children and families worldwide, stocked in over 150 international doors including Harrods, Galeries Lafayette, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Childrens Salon, and David Jones, as well as via our dedicated e-commerce platforms across the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Inspired by haute couture craftsmanship, Tutu du Monde has collaborated with Disney, Mattel, Universal, and more, with exciting future partnerships ahead.

Based in beautiful Sydney offices with a dedicated design studio and a supportive, dynamic team culture, this is a rare chance to join a brand where creativity, theatre, and magic come to life in every collection.