Associate Design Director - Junior's

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Our client, an apparel company, is looking for an Associate Design Director to join their team in NYC!

• Lead the design vision for Women’s/Juniors sportswear tops and dresses, ensuring trend‑right, brand‑appropriate product aligned with the Creative Director’s direction.
• Manage and mentor a design team, providing clear creative guidance, workflow organization, and timely feedback to drive high‑quality execution.
• Develop and execute CADs, sketches, and detailed tech packs, maintaining accuracy and speed across fast‑moving design calendars.
• Partner cross‐functionally with merchandising, production, and overseas teams to ensure design intent, fit consistency, cost targets, and delivery timelines are met.
• Research trends, fabrics, silhouettes, and competitive markets—particularly within off‑price and fast‑fashion channels—to identify new product opportunities.

• 5–8+ years of design experience in Women’s/Juniors sportswear with a strong portfolio in tops and dresses.
• Proven expertise in off‑price and fast‑fashion environments, with an ability to design into high‑volume, quick‑turn product cycles.
• Advanced proficiency in CADs, sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, and digital design tools, with strong technical design and garment construction knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing or coaching designers while still executing hands‑on creative work.
• Strong communication, time‑management, and presentation skills; ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

• Director

• Full‑time

• Design

• Retail Apparel and Fashion

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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