Associate Designer

Description

Associate Designer

Monitors, researches, and reports on industry trends for applications to new and existing product designs.

- Able to lead and inspire teams with compelling Trend and Innovation stories. ( 10%)

Takes lead with resets as directed by Design Manager or Sr Designer. Ability to work manage and deliver with key timeline objectives
- Trend and Innovation, Mid Design, Merch Design, and Tech Pack handoff. (10%)

Rapid ideation sketching for new and existing products. (30%)

Develops, updates and creates technical specifications and other information (e.g., materials, product illustrations, design layouts, specification drawings, and bill of material creation/updates, etc.) on new and existing products. (20%)

Prepares materials for meetings (e.g., presentations, product line sheets, technical specifications, garment samples, and print, fabric, sketch and research boards, etc.), arranges meetings and meeting rooms, and takes notes during meetings. (10%)

Approve and organize fabric and color submits. (20%)

Thinks bigger - looking ahead to future years with a mind to improve brand recognition.

Assisting and creating strategies for long term company/brand growth.

Displays professional skills with the following – Acts as a leader to help share program skills with fellow designers.

Adobe CC (specifically Adobe illustrator, Photoshop, indesign)

Microsoft Outlook, Powerpoint, and experience in Microsoft Excel

Computer tracking systems(i.e. Smart Sheet, PLM).

Ability to rapidly iterate on ideas using hand sketching, digital sketching, and rapid prototyping.

Keen eye for color, trend, detail and construction.

Able to multi-task and prioritize based on business objectives.

Bonus: 3D design Ability to design using 3D software

Graphic design, product design, 3D, smartsheet, photoshop, figma, gemini

Bachelor’s degree in Produce design or related discipline and 1 year of experience in product or apparel design & print pattern design equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training.

3+ year’s experience in product design and development.

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

The pay range for this position is $42.87 - $42.87/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in San Diego,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change.

That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national…