ASSOCIATE DESIGNER / DESIGNER - Girls' Swimwear

SBH Fashion; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SBH Fashion in New York seeks an Associate Designer / Designer to join the Girls' Swimwear design team. You will work closely with the Design Director to balance creativity, functionality, quality, and value, taking designs from concept through production.

You should have a strong eye for color, print, and silhouette, and 2–5 years' experience in swimwear or related fashion. Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop is required, with CAD/technical sketching skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of design experience in swimwear or children's apparel.
• Experience designing girls' swimwear is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop; CAD/technical sketching skills required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Design Director to conceptualize and develop seasonal girls' swimwear collections.
• Research emerging trends in swimwear, children's apparel, color, prints, fabrics, and silhouettes.
• Create mood boards, color palettes, trend presentations, and seasonal design concepts.
• Develop original designs, technical sketches, CADs, and detailed design specifications using Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Collaborate with print and graphic teams to develop artwork, patterns, and placement prints.
• Assist with fabric, trim, color, and embellishment selections while considering cost and production requirements.
• Participate in fittings, evaluate samples, and communicate design revisions for fit and quality.
• Work with technical design, merchandising, sourcing, and production teams through development.

Skills

Color theory

Print design

Technical sketching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

CAD/Technical sketching

Job description

Position Overview

Seeking a creative, detail-oriented Associate Designer / Designer to join a company’s Girls' Swimwear design team. This individual will work closely with the Design Director to develop trend-right, commercially successful swimwear collections that balance creativity, functionality, quality, and value.The ideal candidate has a strong eye for color, print, and silhouette, a passion for girls' fashion, and experience taking designs from initial concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Design Director to conceptualize and develop seasonal girls' swimwear collections.
• Research emerging trends in swimwear, children's apparel, color, prints, fabrics, and silhouettes.
• Create mood boards, color palettes, trend presentations, and seasonal design concepts.
• Develop original designs, technical sketches, CADs, and detailed design specifications using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Collaborate with print and graphic teams to develop artwork, patterns, and placement prints.
• Assist with fabric, trim, color, and embellishment selections while considering cost and production requirements.
• Participate in fittings, evaluate samples, and communicate design revisions to ensure proper fit, quality, and functionality.
• Work closely with technical design, merchandising, sourcing, and production teams throughout the development process.
• Maintain accurate design documentation, line sheets, and development calendars.
• Support multiple seasonal collections and meet key deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Stay informed on competitive brands, retail trends, and customer preferences within the girls' swimwear market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of design experience in swimwear, children's apparel, or a related fashion category.
• Experience designing girls' swimwear is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; strong CAD and technical sketching skills required.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, fit, and production processes.
• Excellent eye for color, print, pattern, and commercially relevant design.
• Ability to translate trends into age-appropriate, marketable swimwear collections.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, team-oriented environment.

Ideal Candidate

• Creative, enthusiastic, and passionate about girls' fashion and swimwear.
• Combines a strong design aesthetic with commercial awareness.
• Comfortable working hands-on across all stages of the design process.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to contribute ideas within a collaborative team.
• Brings a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and grow.

Salary $70,000-$90,000