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)