Associate Designer- Young Contemporary

Title
- Associate Sportswear Designer
- Junior Contemporary – Cut Sew Knits, and Wovens

Location:

New York, NY-

Salary $65,000- +

Our client, a well-established Junior Contemporary Brand is searching for an Associate Designer or Assistant designer for immediate hire. Must have a young aesthetic designing woven’s, and knitwear. Assist with developing new product line assortments by collaborating with the cross-functional team. Strong CAD and tech pack experience. There is tremendous opportunity to grow into a design position.

• Support the placement strategy and follow-up by recommending product placement
• Participate in design strategies and execution for sportswear including knits, and wovens
• Create detailed tech packs in illustrator
• Work with the design team and management to develop time and action calendars for programs
• Work with team sourcing new fabrications for development
• Prepare trend boards for management meetings
• Manage product integrity and order specifications compliance.

• 2 plus years of experience in apparel production and development
• Knowledge and understanding of knit and wovens fabrics
• Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop
• PLM system is a plus
• Problem-solving abilities in meeting deadlines.