Associate Designer - Womenswear

We are seeking a creative and organized Associate Designer to join a fast-paced design team. This individual will support the design and development process from initial concept through final product execution. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about creating commercially relevant product.

• Assist in the design and development of seasonal apparel collections.
• Conduct trend, market, and competitive research to identify product opportunities.
• Create inspiration boards, color palettes, presentations, and seasonal concepts.
• Develop sketches, technical flats, and design documentation.
• Prepare design packages and communicate product information to internal teams and external partners.
• Partner with cross-functional teams throughout the product development and sample process.
• Review samples and assist with revisions to maintain design intent.
• Attend fittings and support design comments and approvals.
• Maintain accurate design files, line plans, and development documentation.
• Assist with presentations and other design-related projects as needed.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines within the seasonal development calendar.

• Experience in women’s apparel design, with a strong contemporary fashion taste level and commercial eye.
• Experience supporting or designing product for off-price and/or licensed apparel businesses.
• Strong understanding of seasonal development calendars and deadlines, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong sketching and technical drawing skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, including the ability to create initial design specifications and detailed technical flats.
• Experience creating and maintaining tech packs, including garment details, construction information, fabrications, trims, and other product specifications.
• Working knowledge of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and the information required for product development and production.
• Understanding of the product development process from initial concept through sample review and production.

The ideal candidate is:

• Creative, motivated, and eager to learn.
• Proactive and resourceful.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities.
• Solutions-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Passionate about product and design.
• Willing to contribute across a variety of projects and support the overall success of the team.
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Collaborative and creative work environment