Careers

Design/Operations Assistant - posted 5/25/23

abacaxi is looking for a passionate and multi-talented assistant who will work closely with the
founder and learn all about the ins and outs of running a small but growing fashion brand in
NYC. Seeking someone with a proactive, highly organized, self-motivated work ethic with a
willingness to learn and a fast learning curve. Enthusiasm, creativity, strong
communication skills, patience, ability to multi-task, and flexibility in work are all important. Must be based in NYC and available to work 2-3 days per week consistently. Could lead to a full-time position as we grow.

Design
β€’ Create design and trim tech packs for new styles and send to factories
β€’ Assist with creating specs, line sheets, create new style numbers
β€’ Organize design and sketch filing system online and on paper, and keep updated
β€’ Assist with design and production fittings, take notes/photos, and send to factories
β€’ Assist with photo and video shoots, pop-up shops, and brand events
β€’ Manage sales samples and keep organized in studio, sample tracking or keeping track of PR/
stylist pulls
β€’ Editing photos and updating new lookbooks

Operations/Ecomm
β€’ Responding to customer service inquiries via email
β€’ Process, pack and ship online orders
β€’ Manage shipping and processing of wholesale orders
β€’ Track and follow our factory shipments and receive, check-in and organize new inventory
β€’ Create new UPC codes and send to factories
β€’ Process wholesale orders and help to place with factories
β€’ Measure new styles and update ecomm descriptions in Shopify as needed

Production
β€’ Organize and update production binders with swatches and trims sent for approval

If you are interested in submitting your resume for future consideration, email studio@abacaxi-nyc.com, with “ASSISTANT APPLICATION - your name” or “INTERNSHIP APPLICATION- your name” in the subject line, a resume attached, a portfolio link if applicable, and an email stating what you are looking to do and what attracts you about working at abacaxi.

We would love to know what experience you have in fashion operations and/or ecommerce.