Associate Designer, Karl Lagerfeld

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

PTO

Company holidays

Job summary

G-III Apparel Group in New York City is seeking an Associate Designer to support the development of a competitive fashion product line. You will assist in design development, production processes, and factory communications to ensure timely delivery of seasonal collections that align with brand objectives.

Ideal candidates are highly creative, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional design experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop sketches, tech packs, and CAD presentations.
• Coordinate production and communicate with overseas factories.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Project management

Multitasking

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

PLM

Job description

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.

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:

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

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.

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.

Location(s)

500 7th Avenue, New York , New York 10019 , United States

Pay Range

$65-80K

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