Associate Designer - Women's Activewear

High Life LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

High Life LLC is looking for an Associate Designer based in New York, NY. The role involves collaborating closely with the Design team to develop stylish and functional women's activewear. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years' experience in the fashion industry, strong creative skills, and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Responsibilities include conducting market research, creating sketches and tech packs, and managing product development details. Candidates can expect an annual salary starting at $60,000, along with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in the fashion industry.
• Strong understanding of women’s active market and garment construction.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Design team on seasonal concepts and styling.
• Conduct market research to integrate new styling ideas.
• Create detailed sketches and tech packs for production.

Skills

Creative eye

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Organization

Time management

Communication skills

Familiarity with Excel and Word

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Associate Designer will work closely with the Designer and support the Design team in the development and execution of women’s activewear for a leading brand. They will play a vital role in creating stylish and functional activewear for our customers. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about the performance apparel space to join our growing team!

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Design team to develop and execute seasonal concepts and styling that align with the brand vision and market trends.
• Conduct market, trend, and shopping research to integrate new styling ideas with a point of view.
• Support an assortment of styles within your category, working closely with senior team members through development and production.
• Create detailed sketches on Illustrator that are understandable for buyers and factories.
• Build/Generate tech packs for sampling, costing, and production purposes on PLM.
• Manage CADs and linesheets with all updates for color, graphic, and fabric details.
• Attend fittings and help evaluate fit samples for design details.
• Effectively communicate and partner cross‑functional teams such as Graphic Design, Product Development, Technical Design, Sales, Production, and Ecommerce throughout design processes.
• Maintain keen attention to detail throughout the product development and production processes using problem‑solving skills.
• Communicate with overseas sample room for meeting line sampling.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in fashion industry.
• Strong creative eye, attention to detail, and understanding of women’s active market.
• Knowledge of apparel styles, garment construction, and fabric.
• Strong organization, problem‑solving, time management, and communication skills.
• Sense of urgency and accountability with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Excel, Word, and the Mac platform.

Annual salary range is starting at $60,000+

The disclosed salary range is commensurate with experience and does not reflect the total compensation package. Our associates have access to other valuable benefits that our Human Resources team is happy to share with candidates during the interview process.