Associate Designer

IHL Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IHL Group in New York, NY is seeking an Associate Designer for our Ladies Activewear team. The role owns the design process from concept through pre-production, translating market trends into commercially viable product while collaborating with cross-functional and vendor partners.

Location: New York, NY – Midtown West. Schedule: in-office Monday–Friday. Compensation: base salary range $65,000–$80,000.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of design experience, ideally within activewear, intimates, apparel, sleepwear, or loungewear.
• Advanced proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and PLM/tech pack systems
• Solid understanding of garment/product construction, fit, and grading
• Proven ability to manage a seasonal calendar across multiple deliverables
• Strong trend awareness and a clear personal design point of view
• Comfortable presenting ideas to cross-functional partners and leadership

Responsibilities

• Develop original designs, prints, and colorways for an assigned product segment each season
• Create and manage tech packs and BOMs with minimal supervision
• Present design concepts and trend research in seasonal line reviews
• Manage the sample development calendar for assigned styles, ensuring on-time delivery
• Lead fittings independently, making construction and fit recommendations
• Collaborate with Merchandising on assortment planning and pricing targets
• Build and maintain vendor relationships to support development timelines
• Ensure all designs align with brand aesthetic, cost targets, and delivery windows

Skills

Design experience

Illustrator

Photoshop

Tech packs

Garment construction

Seasonal calendar

Trend awareness

Presentation skills

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

PLM systems

Job description

IHL is looking for an Associate Designer to join our Ladies Activewear team! The Associate Designer owns the design process for a defined product segment from concept through pre-production, translating market trends and brand direction into commercially viable product while building direct relationships with cross-functional and vendor partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop original designs, prints, and colorways for an assigned product segment each season
• Create and manage tech packs and BOMs with minimal supervision
• Present design concepts and trend research in seasonal line reviews
• Manage the sample development calendar for assigned styles, ensuring on-time delivery
• Lead fittings independently, making construction and fit recommendations
• Collaborate with Merchandising on assortment planning and pricing targets
• Build and maintain vendor relationships to support development timelines
• Ensure all designs align with brand aesthetic, cost targets, and delivery windows

Qualifications & Skills

• 2–3 years of design experience, ideally within activewear, intimates, apparel, sleepwear, or loungewear.
• Advanced proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and PLM/tech pack systems
• Solid understanding of garment/product construction, fit, and grading
• Proven ability to manage a seasonal calendar across multiple deliverables
• Strong trend awareness and a clear personal design point of view
• Comfortable presenting ideas to cross-functional partners and leadership

Job Logistics

Location: New York, NY – Midtown West

Schedule: We are operating in-office Monday-Friday.

Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $65,000-$80,000

IHL is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.