Assistant Designer, Kensie Dresses

G-III Apparel Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

PTO and company holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

G-III Apparel Group in New York seeks an Assistant Designer to support the creation and development of its apparel lines. You will assist in sketches, tech packs, line sheets, and coordination with overseas factories to meet seasonal deadlines.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Fashion Design (or equivalent) and 1+ years of design experience, with strong Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop and MS Office skills. Competitive benefits and employee discounts are offered.

Qualifications

• The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or equivalent experience.
• Candidates should have 1+ years of apparel design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop CS, plus Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and trim sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Complete design packages including sketches, tech packs, and line sheets.
• Prepare and maintain tech packs from development through production.
• Submit and approve artwork, yarns, lab dips, and related materials.
• Organize design development with artwork, trims, fabrics, and line lists.
• Coordinate with overseas factories for timely development.
• Manage Time and Action Calendar to meet seasonal deadlines.
• Prepare presentation materials and support design reviews.
• Source and organize seasonal inspiration, fabric, and trim libraries.

Skills

Team collaboration

Detail‑oriented

Fast learner

Creative thinking

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop CS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Designer to join our design team. This role will play a critical part in supporting the creation and development of a competitive apparel product line that balances relevant commercial appeal with brand-right emotional fashion. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with strong technical skills, organizational ability, and a passion for the apparel industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete all aspects of design packages including sketching, tech packs, and maintaining line sheets.
• Prepare and maintain tech packs from initial development through production.
• Submit and approve artwork/strike-offs, yarns, lab dips, and related materials.
• Organize and maintain design development including artwork, trims, fabric worksheets, finalized tech packs, and line lists.
• Communicate and collaborate with overseas factories to ensure timely and accurate development.
• Manage and adhere to the Time and Action Calendar to meet seasonal deadlines.
• Support seasonal development by preparing presentation materials and assisting in design reviews.
• Assist in sourcing and organizing seasonal inspiration, fabric, and trim libraries.

Who You Are

• A team player who collaborates easily and supports others.
• A fast learner who adapts quickly and embraces new challenges.
• A detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills.
• A creative thinker who contributes fresh design ideas.
• A strong communicator who can clearly express ideas and listen actively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience in apparel design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop CS, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of garment construction, fabric, and trim sourcing.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO and company holidays
• Employee discounts

The pay for this position is: $65,000 per year (based on a 40-hour work week).

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. |

www.g-iii.com

G-III's owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi's, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.