Associate Designer, French Connection

G-III Apparel Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,050 - 49,676; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

PTO and holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

G-III Apparel Group seeks an Associate Designer – French Connection Sportswear in New York City. On-site in Midtown Manhattan, you will sketch, develop tech packs, and source fabrics and trims.

You’ll manage design development with cross-functional teams, support fittings, and prepare CAD presentations while maintaining line sheets in a high-SKU environment. Strong Illustrator/Photoshop and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional apparel design experience.
• College degree in Fashion Design or equivalent professional work experience.
• Experience in a high SKU count environment.
• Strong understanding of apparel styles, components, garment construction, and development processes.
• Experience with apparel timelines, calendars, and production lifecycle.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, MS Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including data manipulation, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP.
• Working knowledge of PLM systems and BOM creation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create sketches for development, both hand sketches and Adobe Illustrator flats.
• Prepare and maintain tech packs from initial development through bulk production.
• Research and develop innovative trims each season; research and source new fabrics.
• Coordinate domestic and overseas development to ensure adherence to timelines and calendars.
• Attend garment fittings and assist Technical Designers; revise tech packs and communicate updates to factories.
• Create CAD presentations for internal and external use with speed and accuracy.
• Enter PLM data and create BOMs for production.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

MS Excel

PLM

BOM creation

Education

College degree in Fashion Design

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

Associate Designer – French Connection Sportswear

Location:

New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District (On-Site)

Department:

Design

Reports To:

Design Director / VP of Design

About G-III Apparel Group

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Create sketches for development, both hand sketches and Adobe Illustrator flats.
• Complete all aspects of design packages including sketching, tech packs, and creating/maintaining line sheets.
• Research and develop innovative trims each season; research and source new fabrics.
• Prepare and maintain tech packs from initial development through bulk production.
• Organize and maintain all design development materials including artwork, trims, fabric worksheets, development samples, finalized tech packs, and line lists.
• Attend garment fittings and assist Technical Designers; revise tech packs and communicate updates to factories.
• Submit and approve artwork, strike-offs, wash panels, lab dips, and related materials.
• Create CAD presentations for internal and external use with speed and accuracy.
• Create and maintain charts for overseas sample requests.
• Communicate daily with factories regarding ongoing product development.
• Prepare samples for meetings and market appointments.
• Enter PLM data and create BOMs for production.
• Coordinate domestic and overseas development to ensure adherence to timelines and calendars.

Who You Are

• Highly organized with strong project management and multi-tasking abilities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage a high SKU count environment.
• Confident communicator who builds strong relationships with cross-functional teams and overseas partners.
• Motivated to work in a high-energy environment at the speed of fashion with shifting priorities.
• Able to work independently and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional apparel design experience.
• College degree in Fashion Design or equivalent professional work experience required.
• Experience in a high SKU count environment required.
• Strong understanding of apparel styles, components, garment construction, and development processes.
• Experience with apparel timelines, calendars, and production lifecycle.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, MS Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including data manipulation, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP.
• Working knowledge of PLM systems and BOM creation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer

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

The pay range for this position is $31.25 – $36.06 per hour (non-exempt).

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

G-III Apparel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com