Associate Designer (Apparel)

Karen Kane; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with partial company match

Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision plan

Voluntary short-term and long-term disability policies

Fitness membership discounts

Company-sponsored Wellness program

Access to company sample sales

Job summary

A leading women’s apparel brand in Los Angeles is seeking an enthusiastic Associate Designer. The role involves collaborating with the design team to create seasonal collections and managing tech packs, alongside other design necessities. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of experience in the apparel industry, a degree in Apparel or Fashion, and skills in CAD and Adobe software. The company offers comprehensive health plans, 401k contributions, and various perks including fitness memberships and discounts to local attractions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in the apparel industry.
• Effective time management and ability to stay organized.
• Pattern knowledge and ability to recolor artwork.

Responsibilities

• Work with design team to produce seasonal collections.
• Assist with general design room duties.
• Open and build tech packs with precise detailed information.

Skills

Creativity

Team collaboration

Time management

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Apparel or Fashion

Tools

CAD software

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

We are seeking an individual who is creative, experienced, enthusiastic, organized and self-motivatedto join our design team as an Associate Designer. This is a position with growth potential if you are passionate and driven to go above and beyond the job description. Creativity and the ability to work well with a team are musts.

Position is based in Los Angeles, CA.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Work with design team to produce seasonal collections
• Share creative product ideas based on seasonality and trend direction
• Assist with general design room duties (assign style numbers, photograph samples, work with import and fabric vendors, etc.)
• Open and build tech packs with precise detailed information
• Bring thoughtful, brand-right, strategic ideas to concept
• Assist in sourcing and choosing materials for products
• Attend fittings when needed
• Attend quarterly meetings to review selling and marketplace trends

Candidate Requirements:

• 2+ years experience in the apparel industry
• Degree in Apparel or Fashion
• Experience with CAD and Adobe (Photoshop & Illustrator) software
• Ability to recolor artwork & prints
• Pattern knowledge
• Knowledge of the wash & dye process, embellishments & different fabrics
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Effective time management and ability to stay organized
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced ever-changing environment
• 401k plan with partial company match
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision plan
• Life insurance with additional voluntary life insurance policy
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability policies
• Voluntary free annual biometric health test
• Access to company sample sales
• Company-sponsored Wellness program
• Access to free monthly health & mindfulness webinars
• Seasonal monetary awards for participation in company Fitness Challenges
• Partial healthcare-subsidized fitness membership to 10,000 gym locations across the country
• Company-subsidized discounts to theme parks & local attractions, including Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Universal Studios, Legoland, Six Flags, Sea World, and Southern California sports teams; discounts to brands including Vitamix, Sonos, and others

Karen Kane is a well-established apparel brand that has been manufacturing women’s apparel for over 40 years. The brand has had rapid growth on ecommerce in recent years, and continues to have successful long-lasting relationships with major stores like Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s. From its start, the company has remained family-run and privately owned.