Assistant/Associate Kids Designer

iApparel Brands LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

iApparel Brands LLC in the New York City metropolitan area is seeking an Assistant/Associate Designer to support the design team across outerwear, swimwear, rainwear, and accessories. This full-time, on-site role involves concept development, trend research, sketching, and preparing technical packages for presentation.

You will collaborate with senior designers, merchandising, and sourcing to ensure designs meet brand standards, cost targets, and production schedules.

Qualifications

• Sketching and creating technical flats for outerwear, swimwear and related categories.
• Garment construction, fabrics, trims and fit knowledge.
• Proficiency with Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and MS Office or Google Workspace.
• Exposure to PLM software.
• Strong trend and market awareness for fashion trends and competitors.
• Organizational and time-management skills for multiple projects.
• Clear written and verbal communication for cross-functional collaboration.
• Attention to detail aligned with quality standards.
• Fashion Design degree or related education; internship or entry-level experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with concept development and trend/market research.
• Sketch, create technical flats and prepare presentation materials.
• Collaborate with senior designers, merchandising and sourcing to meet brand standards and production timelines.
• Organize samples and fabric libraries, maintain design archives.
• Participate in fittings and revisions to refine product details.
• Support the full product lifecycle from concept to delivery to customers.

Education

Fashion Design degree (Associate or Bachelor)

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

PLM software

Job description

Company Description

iApparel Brands LLC, founded in 2007, is a fast-growing apparel company with strong expertise across outerwear, swimwear, rainwear, accessories, and related product categories. Led by an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in merchandising, licensing, marketing, and sourcing, the company has become one of the premier outerwear and swimwear importers in the hemisphere. iApparel combines trend-forward fashion with competitive pricing, driving continued expansion and strategic brand acquisitions. The organization is built on a passion for product, meticulous attention to detail from design through sourcing to delivery, and a commitment to its core vision: underpromise and overdeliver. As iApparel grows, it remains focused on strengthening existing business while exploring new opportunities and markets.

Role Description

The Assistant/Associate Designer will support the design team in developing seasonal collections across multiple categories, including outerwear, swimwear, rainwear, and accessories. This full-time, on-site role in the New York City Metropolitan Area involves assisting with concept development, trend and market research, sketching, creating technical packages, and preparing presentation materials. The role includes collaborating with senior designers, merchandising, and sourcing teams to ensure designs meet brand standards, cost targets, and production timelines. The Assistant/Associate Designer will help organize samples and fabric libraries, maintain design archives, and participate in fittings and revisions to refine product details. This position offers exposure to the full product lifecycle, from initial concept through final delivery to customers.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform design-related tasks such as sketching, creating technical flats, and supporting the development of outerwear, swimwear, and related categories.
• Experience or education in fashion design, including knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and fit for apparel products.
• Proficiency with relevant design and presentation tools (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and basic Microsoft Office or Google Workspace applications).
• Proficiency with relevant design and presentation tools (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and basic Microsoft Office or Google Workspace applications) and exposure to PLM software.
• Strong visual, trend, and market awareness with the ability to research fashion trends, competitor products, and consumer preferences.
• Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain design files, samples, and documentation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset aligned with the company’s commitment to underpromise and overdeliver.
• Relevant education such as an associate or bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field; internship or entry-level experience in apparel design is preferred.