Associate Designer, Sportswear

giiicareers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits: medical,Dental

PTO and holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. is seeking an Associate Designer to join its design team in New York. The role supports development of seasonal fashion lines, coordinates with factories, and ensures alignment with brand objectives and financial goals.

You will sketch, create tech packs, and manage line sheets; collaborate across teams, and assist in fittings and trims sourcing. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in fashion design, strong Illustrator/Photoshop skills, and experience with high SKU

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.

Responsibilities

• Design and development: create sketches for development (hand and Illustrator); prepare tech packs, line sheets, trims, and fabrics; revise tech packs and communicate changes to factories; create CAD presentations.
• Production and overseas communication: create charts for overseas sample requests; communicate daily with factories; prepare samples for meetings; enter PLM data to create BOMs for production; coordinate development activities domestically and overseas.

Skills

Creative design

Communication

Project management

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

PLM

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.

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 -- $75,000 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.