Associate Designer - Girls Apparel

H. T. PROF Group; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in New York, NY is seeking a design-focused Apparel Designer to support seasonal collections for the Big Girls Walmart licensed business.

You will research trends, create colorways, and develop presentations using Illustrator and Photoshop, collaborating across design, merchandising, and product development teams. The role emphasizes aligning with brand guidelines and retailer needs, reviewing samples, and maintaining design files.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of apparel design experience, preferably in children's or retail apparel.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of fashion trends, color, graphics, and apparel construction.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be located in NYC.
• Onsite role with some Fridays work-from-home flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of seasonal apparel collections for the Big Girls Walmart licensed business.
• Research current fashion, color, graphic, and market trends relevant to the target customer.
• Create and update apparel designs, colorways, and presentations using Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Collaborate with Senior Designers, Graphic Designers, Merchandising, and Product Development teams.
• Help develop design concepts that align with brand guidelines, retailer needs, and seasonal trends.
• Review samples and provide design feedback throughout the development process.
• Organize and maintain design files, artwork, and seasonal project information.
• Assist with approvals and revisions to ensure designs meet brand and customer expectations.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Apparel design

Trend research

Project management

Communication

Organization

Retail apparel

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

We are a leading children's apparel company engaged in licensed and private label business with major retailers across the USA.

Job Description

• Support the design and development of seasonal apparel collections for the Big Girls Walmart licensed business
• Research current fashion, color, graphic, and market trends relevant to the target customer
• Create and update apparel designs, colorways, and presentations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Collaborate with Senior Designers, Graphic Designers, Merchandising, and Product Development teams
• Help develop design concepts that align with brand guidelines, retailer needs, and seasonal trends
• Review samples and provide design feedback throughout the development process
• Organize and maintain design files, artwork, and seasonal project information
• Assist with approvals and revisions to ensure designs meet brand and customer expectations

Qualifications

• 2+ years of apparel design experience, preferably in children's or retail apparel
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong understanding of fashion trends, color, graphics, and apparel construction
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Licensed apparel experience is a plus
• Must be located in NYC
• Position is primarily onsite with some flexibility to work from home on Fridays