Associate Designer – Girls Apparel King Recruiting Services

KingRecruitingServices; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a designer to support seasonal children’s apparel collections for Walmart licensed programs in New York City. You will research trends, create colorways, and present concepts using Illustrator and Photoshop, collaborating with designers, merchandising, and product development teams.

The role emphasizes brand alignment, sample reviews, and timely project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of apparel design experience, preferably in children’s or retail apparel.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong knowledge 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.
• Licensed apparel experience is a plus.
• Must be located in NYC.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Apparel design experience

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Fashion trend knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Licensed apparel experience

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Location: New York, NY

Company 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