Associate Designer, Outerwear

Location: New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District (On-Site)

Reports To: Director of Design

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

The Associate Designer assists in the creation and development of a competitive fashion product line that balances relevant commercial product with brand-right emotional fashion. This role supports the Women’s Outerwear business (Levi’s / Converse) in alignment with brand strategy and financial objectives.

The ideal candidate is highly technical, thrives in a fast-paced, high-SKU environment, and brings strong product development knowledge from concept through bulk production.

• Create hand sketches and Adobe Illustrator flats for development.
• Complete all aspects of design packages including tech packs and line sheet creation/maintenance.
• Research and develop innovative trims each season; source new fabrics.
• Prepare and maintain tech packs from initial development through bulk production.
• Organize and maintain all development materials including artwork, trims, fabric worksheets, development samples, finalized tech packs, and line lists.
• Attend garment fittings and partner with Technical Design; update and revise tech packs accordingly.
• Submit and approve artwork, strike-offs, wash panels, lab dips, and related materials.
• Create CAD presentations for internal and external use with speed and accuracy.

• Create and maintain charts for overseas sample requests.
• Communicate daily with factories regarding ongoing product development.
• Prepare samples for meetings and market appointments.
• Enter PLM data and create BOMs for production.
• Coordinate domestic and overseas development to ensure adherence to calendars and delivery timelines.

• Highly technical with strong knowledge of garment construction and outerwear development.
• Detail-oriented with strong project management and multi-tasking skills.
• Comfortable working in a high-SKU count, deadline-driven environment.
• Confident communicator who builds strong cross-functional and overseas partnerships.
• Motivated to work in a high-energy environment at the speed of fashion.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

• Minimum of 3 years of professional apparel design experience.
• College degree in Fashion Design or equivalent professional work experience required.
• Experience in a high SKU count environment required.
• Strong understanding of apparel styles, components, garment construction, and development lifecycle.
• Experience with apparel timelines, calendars, and production processes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, MS Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including data manipulation, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP.
• Working knowledge of PLM systems and BOM creation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO and company holidays

The pay range for this position is 85,000 - 90,000 per year.

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

G-III’s portfolio includes owned brands such as DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Andrew Marc, and more, as well as licensed brands including Levi’s, Converse, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, and others.