Associate Designer, Handbags

G-III Apparel Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PTO and holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

G-III Apparel Group is seeking an Associate Designer in New York to create and develop a fashion product line that balances commercial relevance with brand-right fashion. You will support design development, production processes, and communication with factories to deliver seasonal collections aligned with brand and financial goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration, fast-paced execution, and strong communication with cross-functional teams, including factories, to maintain design integrity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field; 3+ years design experience.
• Experience in high SKU count environments and understanding of apparel construction.
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel and Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Design and development: sketching, tech packs, line sheets, trims, fabric sourcing, CAD presentations.
• Production and overseas communication: liaise with factories, manage BOMs, PLM data, and development calendars.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Project management

Multitasking

Communication

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Associate Designer to join the design team. This role will assist in the creation and development of a competitive fashion product line that balances commercial relevance with brand-right fashion. The Associate Designer will support design development, production processes, and communication with factories to ensure the delivery of seasonal collections that align with brand objectives and financial goals.

Position SummaryWe are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Associate Designer to join the design team. This role will assist in the creation and development of a competitive fashion product line that balances commercial relevance with brand-right fashion. The Associate Designer will support design development, production processes, and communication with factories to ensure the delivery of seasonal collections that align with brand objectives and financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Development: Create sketches for development (hand and Illustrator). Complete all aspects of design packages, including sketching, tech packs, and maintaining line sheets. Research and develop innovative trims each season and source new fabrics. Prepare and maintain tech packs from initial development through bulk. Organize and maintain design development materials including artwork, trims, fabric worksheets, and line lists. Attend garment fittings and assist technical designers. Revise and update information in tech packs, communicating changes to factories. Submit and approve artwork, strike-offs, wash panels, and lab dips. Create CAD presentations for internal and external use with speed and accuracy.
• Production and Overseas Communication: Create and maintain charts for overseas sample requests. Communicate daily with factories to support ongoing product development. Prepare samples for meetings and market presentations. Enter PLM data to create BOMs for production. Coordinate all domestic and overseas development activities.

Who You Are

• A highly creative designer with an eye for detail and trend relevance.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong communicator with the ability to partner with factories and cross-functional teams.
• A problem solver who can adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
• A motivated self-starter who can balance multiple projects and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Fashion Design or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional design experience, required.
• Experience working in a high SKU count environment.
• Strong understanding of apparel styles, components, and construction.
• Knowledge of apparel development timelines and calendars.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Skills And Behaviors

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and v-lookups.
• Working knowledge of PLM, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Strong project management and multitasking skills with critical attention to detail.
• Confident and engaging communicator.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Independent worker with strong relationship-building skills across departments and vendors.

What We Offer

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

The pay range for this position is: $65,000 -- $80,000 per year.

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.

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

G-III\'s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi\'s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.