Associate Designer, Kids' Apparel — NYC Hybrid

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

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting in NYC is seeking a design professional to support seasonal apparel collections for the Big Girls Walmart licensed business. You will research trends, create colorways, and present concepts using Illustrator/Photoshop.

You will collaborate with Senior Designers, Merchandising, and Product Development, helping refine designs to meet brand and retailer needs while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of apparel design experience
• 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

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 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

Skills

Fashion trend analysis

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Connectly Recruiting in NYC is seeking a design professional to support seasonal apparel collections for the Big Girls Walmart licensed business. You will research trends, create colorways, and present concepts using Illustrator/Photoshop.

You will collaborate with Senior Designers, Merchandising, and Product Development, helping refine designs to meet brand and retailer needs while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.