Associate Designer – Social Dresses

SBH Fashion; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SBH Fashion is seeking an Associate Designer for Social Dresses in New York. You will support the Creative Director from inspiration to final production, ensuring designs align with market trends and the brand identity.

You will develop design sheets in Exenta (PLM), manage trims and fabrics, and collaborate with sales and production to keep design sheets on track. Strong Photoshop/Procreate skills and a keen eye for merchandising are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of fashion design experience.
• Experience with PLM software is required.
• Knowledge of garment construction and patterns.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Self-starter and proactive worker.
• Team-oriented with sense of urgency.
• Knowledge of Exenta is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of pattern construction is a plus.
• Fluent in Photoshop and able to sketch (Flats/Floats) in Procreate or Illustrator.
• Proficient in creating tech packs.
• Strong understanding of placement prints to maximize fabric yield.

Responsibilities

• Support the Creative Director with the design process from initial inspiration to final production.
• Communicate daily with sales and production to ensure design sheets are completed properly and on time.
• Create and execute on the vision of the Creative Director, ensuring product aligns with market trends and brand identity.
• Develop Design sheets in Exenta (PLM System).
• Update reorder bodies with new ideas while incorporating upcoming trends.
• Source trims, prints and novelty fabrics with vendors in the market.
• Choose matching linings.
• Set up new silhouettes in prints and new fabrications in our in-house sewing room to get cut and sewn.
• Support the head designer in creating and organizing a cohesive line.
• Create inspiration boards.

Skills

Excel

Photoshop

Procreate

Illustrator

Tech packs

Communication

Pattern construction

Garment construction

PLM software

Placement prints

Exenta

Tools

Exenta

Job description

Associate Designer – Social Dresses

Responsibilities

• Support the Creative Director with the design process from initial inspiration to final production
• Communicate daily with sales and production to ensure design sheets are being completed properly and in a timely manner
• Create and execute on the vision of the Creative Director, ensuring that the product is consistent with market trends, while defining the brand identity and overall business strategy
• Develop Design sheets in Exenta (PLM System)
• Update reorder bodies with new ideas while incorporating upcoming trends
• Source trims, prints and novelty fabrics with venders/In the market
• Choose matching linings
• Set up new silhouettes in prints and new fabrications in our in-house sewing room to get cut and sewn
• Support the head designer in creating and organizing a cohesive line
• Create inspiration boards

Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years of fashion design experience
• Background using PLM software required
• Knowledge of garment construction and patterns
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Self-starter and proactive worker
• Enthusiastic and team-oriented with sense of urgency
• Knowledge of Exenta is not required, but is definitely a plus
• Basic knowledge of Pattern construction would be great, but not required
• Must be fluent in Photoshop and be able to sketch (Flats/Floats) in Procreate or Illustrator
• Must be proficient in creating tech packs
• Must have a strong understanding of placement prints, including how to effectively layout prints within garment patterns to maximize fabric yield
• Experience working in Procreate would be great, but not required
• Learns quickly and eager to learn all parts of the industry
• Must have an eye for Merchandising, Assorting Fabrics/Garments accordingly
• Must be comfortable with long hours, if needed

Salary $70,000-$85,000