Associate Designer Position

The Associate Designer for Activewear will report to Design Director and work on entire product life cycle including trend research, inspiration, sketches, mock-ups, details and fit.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in trend, color, and print research for each season
• Create technical sketches and tech packs for development
• Create color CADs for presentations
• Communicate with overseas factories
• Source incoming swatches/trims from the factories for seasonal fabric development
• Review incoming samples to present at customer meetings; making sure submits are matching to standard and licensing agreement
• Maintain an organized design space (samples, files, visual CADs etc.) so that information is readily accessible to teammates
• Assist in organizing samples in design showroom
• Prepare color cards for internal and external use
• Assist in preparing pitch decks and samples for client presentations as needed

Requirements:

• Knowledgeable about fabric and garment construction
• Working knowledge of activewear market landscape
• Working knowledge of overseas product development process
• Strong communication skills to collaborate and communicate internally with cross-functional teams: Design, Sales, Production, & Overseas.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Self-sufficient and able to work independently or as part of a group
• Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop proficiency
• Degree in fashion/apparel focus OR comparable knowledge/experience (2+ years)

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time opportunity
• The position will be based in New York City - Midtown Manhattan
• Hybrid - this position allows for one day a week of remote work (dependent on the needs of the week)