Associate Designer

Jetty Associate Designer (Product Dev & Technical) Manahawkin, NJ
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Associate Designer (Product Dev & Technical) - This is a full-time position with a required 3-5 days in office (Manahawkin NJ). Regional NJ/PA/NY Applicants Only. Must be available to commute multiple times per week. Includes Health Insurance Plan, 401k Plan, Quarterly Jetty Apparel Allowance, & PTO Days (14).

Jetty is the coastal brand with a conscience. We pride ourselves in company culture, professionalism and customer service. Jetty is an East Coast-based lifestyle apparel brand rooted in surf and the outdoors. We also operate our own design and screen printing division (Jetty Ink) and channel all of our charitable giving via our own nonprofit (Jetty Rock Foundation). We aim to hire highly motivated, positive, thrill‑seeking individuals who share our passion for water and adventure.

Draw Your Own Line.

Our mission is to create kinship and community through our shared passion for water. Whether we are diving through it, surfing on it, or pulling fish from it, water is in our DNA. We even print our shirts using water‑based inks on the coast of New Jersey.

Core Responsibilities:

Design Support & Artwork

• Partner with the Design & Brand Director to support the design process from concept to final execution, ensuring brand standards and timelines are met
• Develop artwork and textile prints (all-over and engineered)
• Collaborate with Design, Sales, Marketing, and Merchandising teams to align product with business strategy
• Attend fittings, record feedback, and communicate updates clearly
• Maintain daily communication with vendors to confirm sample timing and resolve fit, fabric, and construction issues
• Create, update, and manage proto and SMS tech packs (graphic tees, outerwear, knits, wovens, etc.)
• Produce detailed sketches and technical packages with clear specs, trims, materials, and construction methods

Product Development & Sample Management

• Track and receive all seasonal development packages; communicate delivery status to the team
• Manage samples (unboxing, QC, shipping/receiving, organizing)
• Evaluate and approve or revise swatches, lab dips, prints, and trims
• QC proto and SMS samples to ensure quality, fit, and construction standards are met

Process & Calendar Management

• Maintain accurate product data — style numbers, fabric content, descriptions — in PLM system (Airtable)
• Monitor development and production calendars to keep milestones on track
• Ensure timely execution across design, development, and production phases (continued on next page)

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design, Technical Design, Product Development, or related field
• 3–5 years of apparel industry experience
• Knowledge of surfing, outdoor, fishing, or adventure markets
• Expertise in apparel construction, garment analysis, and textile processes
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communicator and collaborative team player
• Entrepreneurial, hands‑on mindset; willing to roll up sleeves, adapt quickly, and find creative solutions in a small‑team setting
• Digital portfolio and resume required

Required Skills

• Expert‑level Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop CC
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Airtable knowledge a plus
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing methods
• Ability to assign points of measure, track fit progression, and ensure production QC standards
• Problem‑solving skills with adaptability to change
• Deadline‑driven with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to translate brand aesthetic into both technical and creative execution
• Graphic Design Skills / Catalog:
  Assist in building men’s/accessories wholesale catalogs (InDesign) and seasonal line presentations; ensure products are merchandised cohesively and reflect brand vision
• Stylized Flat Lays:
  Style apparel flats for product photography for catalog
• Product Photography:
  Understand basic studio photography, including lighting, for visual presentations.
• Lifestyle Photoshoot Support:
  Source inspiration, prepare outfits, coordinate with models, and support on‑set logistics for lifestyle photoshoots
• Visual Layout:
  Help design catalog spreads and presentations, ensuring product information and visuals are clear, compelling, and on‑brand