Associate Designer - Trend-Driven Legwear & Bodywear

United Legwear & Apparel Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

United Legwear & Apparel Co. in New York City is seeking an Associate Designer to lead concept and execution of fashion legwear and women’s bodywear collections. You will translate market trends into brand-right products and work with overseas vendors to meet deadlines.

The role requires 2–4 years of hands-on design experience, strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, and PLM proficiency, with a focus on trend forecasting and color development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 2–4 years of hands-on apparel/accessories design experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Working proficiency with PLM systems.
• Strong knowledge of fashion trends, yarn/fabric concepts and color theory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop original legwear and women's bodywear designs.
• Research seasonal trends, fabrics, and competitive products for commercial lines.
• Create flat sketches, CADs, artwork, and tech packs for production.
• Build color palettes, manage lab dips, trims, and strike-offs.
• Oversee samples from proto to pre-production and track approvals.
• Maintain PLM and line sheets with accurate design files.
• Collaborate with Sales, Merchandising, Buying, and Production teams.
• Assist showroom merchandising and prepare visual presentation assets.
• Perform other duties to support department operations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

PLM systems

Job description

United Legwear & Apparel Co. in New York City is seeking an Associate Designer to lead concept and execution of fashion legwear and women’s bodywear collections. You will translate market trends into brand-right products and work with overseas vendors to meet deadlines.

The role requires 2–4 years of hands-on design experience, strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, and PLM proficiency, with a focus on trend forecasting and color development.