Associate Designer, Donna Karan Suits

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

Department: Design

Reports To: Design Director / VP 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 growth of the DKNY Suits business in alignment with brand strategy and financial objectives.

The ideal candidate thrives in a high‑SKU, fast‑paced environment and brings strong technical skills, organization, and a deep understanding of product development from concept through production.

• Create sketches for development, both hand sketches and Adobe Illustrator flats.
• Complete all aspects of design packages including sketching, tech packs, and creating/maintaining line sheets.
• Research and develop innovative trims each season; research and source new fabrics.
• Prepare and maintain tech packs from initial development through bulk production.
• Organize and maintain all design development materials including artwork, trims, fabric worksheets, development samples, finalized tech packs, and line lists.
• Attend garment fittings and assist Technical Designers; revise tech packs and communicate updates to factories.
• 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 timelines and calendars.

• Highly organized with strong project management and multi-tasking abilities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage a high SKU count environment.
• Confident communicator who builds strong relationships with cross-functional teams and overseas partners.
• Motivated to work in a high-energy environment at the speed of fashion with shifting priorities.
• Able to work independently and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented.

• 3–5 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 processes.
• Experience with apparel timelines, calendars, and production lifecycle.
• 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 hourly compensation
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO and company holidays

The pay range for this position is $31.25 – $36.06 per hour (non-exempt).

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 Apparel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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