Associate Designer- Apparel Menswear

Fashion apparel brand is looking for an Associate Designer and Designer for Men's in NYC.

• Support the Head Designer throughout the seasonal design and product development process.
• Utilize AI design tools for concept generation, trend research, CAD development, color exploration, and presentation boards.
• Create and update technical CADs, colorways, and presentation materials.
• Develop and maintain Technical Packages (TPs) with complete design specifications, measurements, artwork, trims, and construction details.
• Partner with the Head Designer and Creative Director to ensure all Technical Packages (TPs) are completed accurately and on time according to seasonal calendars and key development milestones.
• Follow up with overseas factories and vendors regarding development samples, timelines, and outstanding requests.
• Track development samples from request through receipt and communicate status updates.
• Conduct market research, competitive shopping, and regular store visits, reporting findings to the Head Designer.
• Maintain showroom organization, sample logging, inventory, and sample libraries.
• Coordinate fit sample logging and passing with Technical Design Team.
• Assist with fittings and line presentations.

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 2–3 years of apparel design experience, preferably in men's apparel.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience creating and managing Technical Packages (TPs).
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and product development.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience communicating with overseas factories.
• Self‑motivated, proactive self‑starter able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, anticipate team needs, and take ownership from concept through completion.