Associate Designer - Juniors Apparel

Fourth Floor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand in New York is seeking an experienced Associate Designer to conceptualize and design products aligned with current trends. The role involves collaboration with senior designers, creating tech packs, and presenting designs. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience and proficiency in key software such as Illustrator and Microsoft Office. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $60,000 to $80,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience required.
• Positive attitude and strong team player needed.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced fashion environment and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Designer & Design Director.
• Conceptualize and design into current trends.
• Create tech packs and maintain proto samples.

Skills

Team player

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of Cut & Sew Knits

Tools

Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Our client, a Juniors + women's manufacturing brand, is looking for a strong and creative Associate Designer to join their growing team.

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Review and collaborate closely with the Senior Designer & Design Director.
• Conceptualize and design into current trends as they relate to the Junior brand.
• Sample shopping & returns, in person and online, from European and domestic markets for emerging trends and inspiration.
• Merchandise and present print, color, silhouette, fabrication, trends ideas, and inspiration for coming seasons.
• Organize original sample & proto-sample chart along with showroom.
• Review and comment on proto sample layout & lab dips.
• Create tech packs along with proto spec, and detail pages, maintain proto sample, and follow up to BOM.
• Actively participate in fittings with technical design and production to ensure proper fit.
• Create initial CAD sketches to present to sales and buyers.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience required.
• Computer proficiency – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Illustrator, and Outlook.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and be a strong team player.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced fashion environment & prioritize multiple projects.
• Knowledge of Cut & Sew Knits, Sweaters, or Woven fabrication.

Salary: $65,000-80,000 (commensurate with experience)

Please submit your resume and portfolio for consideration.

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Design and Art/Creative

Industries

• Apparel Manufacturing
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• Wholesale Apparel and Sewing Supplies