Creative Assistant - Fashion / Apparel Design
DESIGNX SUMMER 2025
Role: Creative Assistants - Fashion Design
Location: Los Altos, CA (San Francisco Bay Area)
Eligibility: Undergraduates in Fashion or Apparel Design or related fields
DesignX is a boutique education company in the heart of Silicon Valley on a mission to unleash creativity in the youngest generation: enabling students ages 7y-15y to develop their unique creative voice through high quality enrichment programs in FASHION, TOY, PRODUCT and ARCHITECTURE design. In a world that is becoming increasingly digital and virtual, DesignX is committed to providing a space for tangible experiences that are at the core of our collective human experience—where students learn to think like designers, innovate like entrepreneurs, and create like artists—all while having fun. Students learn valuable designing and making skills, exploring ideas in sustainability, developing an appreciation for form and craftsmanship while making real world physical products. A first-of-its-kind program, DesignX has inspired and empowered over 7,000 kids and teens over the last decade in Silicon Valley, CA.
DesignX is seeking talented, organized, and thoughtful young creatives who can support the Lead Design Instructor in elevating the DesignX learning experience through an engaging classroom environment that leaves students wanting more. The ideal candidate will be an undergraduate in fashion or apparel design or related fields. The candidate will be creative, hands-on, detail-oriented, highly proactive and comfortable helping in the classroom.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Join a team of 25+ uber creative people, from diverse fields such as Toy Design, Fashion Design, Product Design and Architecture who are passionate about the DesignX mission and align with its values
- Promote a fun, joyful, and nurturing environment to influence and inspire over 80 budding enthusiastic creatives – helping execute six collections of age-appropriate fashion/apparel products in the assigned class
- Develop leadership, mentoring, and teamwork skills while assisting the lead teacher
WHO YOU ARE:
- You enjoy the unbridled creativity of young minds and believe in the DesignX mission
- You enjoy in-person human connection -- engaging with kids, teens, peers and senior staff
- You enjoy empowering young talent and are invested in the growth of others and yourself
- You have excellent leadership, communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- You are punctual, dependable and ready for a challenge
- You are upbeat, positive and enthusiastic, with an authentic "can do" attitude
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Summer Program Dates: June 16th - Jul 25th, 2025
- Hours: Full Time June 12th-Jul 25th
COMPENSATION: Competitive.
APPLICATION:
Include Resume and Portfolio*.
* Portfolio may be a website or Google Drive link.