Associate Designer Temp

WorkGenius Group; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

WorkGenius Group is seeking an Associate Designer for a temporary assignment in City of Industry, CA. You will support the design team with sketches, line sheets, and trend boards, while developing apparel across Men’s, Juniors, Kids, and Infants.

The role involves collaborating with multiple teams to ensure quality and design integrity, and presenting materials for approvals throughout the product cycle. The position emphasizes strong CAD/flat sketching skills, proficiency in

Qualifications

• College degree in design or a related field.
• 3+ years of design experience, preferably in a corporate or team environment; experience with licensing and Men’s, Juniors, Kids, or Infants apparel preferred.
• Basic technical knowledge of fabric construction, finishes, sewing techniques, graphics, and trims, plus fitting experience.
• Strong flat/CAD sketching skills and proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Highly organized team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team by creating sketches, maintaining design records, and preparing line sheets for cross-functional teams.
• Conceptualize, develop, and create apparel for Men’s, Juniors, Kids, and Infants categories.
• Develop and present trend and mood boards; research market trends, pop culture, fabrics, trims, fits, hardware, and other raw materials.
• Collaborate with buying, product development, art, and technical design teams throughout the product development process to ensure quality and design integrity.
• Assist with design reviews and approvals, including lab dips, trims, fabric details, fittings, seasonal themes, line edits, and new product concepts.

Skills

Apparel Design

Fashion Design

CAD Sketching

Trend Research

Mood Boards

Product Development

Fabric Construction

Fitting

Education

College degree in design or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Title: Associate Designer Temp
Industry: Apparel and Fashion
Location: City of Industry, CA
Duration: October 20, 2026–April 22, 2027

Responsibilities

• Support the design team by creating sketches, maintaining design records, and preparing line sheets for cross-functional teams.
• Conceptualize, develop, and create apparel for Men’s, Juniors, Kids, and Infants categories.
• Develop and present trend and mood boards; research market trends, pop culture, fabrics, trims, fits, hardware, and other raw materials.
• Collaborate with buying, product development, art, and technical design teams throughout the product development process to ensure quality and design integrity.
• Assist with design reviews and approvals, including lab dips, trims, fabric details, fittings, seasonal themes, line edits, and new product concepts.

Requirements

• College degree in design or a related field.
• 3+ years of design experience, preferably in a corporate or team environment; experience with licensing and Men’s, Juniors, Kids, or Infants apparel preferred.
• Basic technical knowledge of fabric construction, finishes, sewing techniques, graphics, and trims, plus fitting experience.
• Strong flat/CAD sketching skills and proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Highly organized team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment.

Skills

• Apparel Design
• Fashion Design
• CAD Sketching
• Trend Research
• Mood Boards
• Product Development
• Fabric Construction
• Fitting
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop

Hourly rate is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by WorkGenius.