Associate Designer - Womenswear

24 Seven Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking an Associate Designer in New York to join a fast-paced design team. This role supports the design and development process from concept through final product execution, collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

You will assist with seasonal apparel development, trend research, and creating design documentation, while managing multiple projects within the calendar. A keen eye for commercial detail and strong Illustrator skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience designing women’s apparel with a commercial eye.
• Experience with off-price or licensed apparel is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with calendars and deadlines.
• Strong sketching and technical drawing skills.
• Proficient in Illustrator and creating tech packs.
• Understanding BOMs and the product development process.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of seasonal apparel collections.
• Conduct trend, market, and competitive research to identify product opportunities.
• Create inspiration boards, color palettes, presentations, and seasonal concepts.
• Develop sketches, technical flats, and design documentation.
• Prepare design packages and communicate product information to internal teams and external partners.
• Partner with cross-functional teams throughout the product development and sample process.
• Review samples and assist with revisions to maintain design intent.
• Attend fittings and support design comments and approvals.
• Maintain accurate design files, line plans, and development documentation.
• Assist with presentations and other design-related projects as needed.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines within the seasonal development calendar.

Skills

Women’s apparel design

Sketching & drawing

Trend research

Collaboration

Organized & proactive

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Tech packs knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a creative and organized Associate Designer to join a fast-paced design team. This individual will support the design and development process from initial concept through final product execution. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about creating commercially relevant product.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of seasonal apparel collections.
• Conduct trend, market, and competitive research to identify product opportunities.
• Create inspiration boards, color palettes, presentations, and seasonal concepts.
• Develop sketches, technical flats, and design documentation.
• Prepare design packages and communicate product information to internal teams and external partners.
• Partner with cross-functional teams throughout the product development and sample process.
• Review samples and assist with revisions to maintain design intent.
• Attend fittings and support design comments and approvals.
• Maintain accurate design files, line plans, and development documentation.
• Assist with presentations and other design-related projects as needed.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines within the seasonal development calendar.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Experience in women’s apparel design, with a strong contemporary fashion taste level and commercial eye.
• Experience supporting or designing product for off-price and/or licensed apparel businesses.
• Strong understanding of seasonal development calendars and deadlines, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong sketching and technical drawing skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, including the ability to create initial design specifications and detailed technical flats.
• Experience creating and maintaining tech packs, including garment details, construction information, fabrications, trims, and other product specifications.
• Working knowledge of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and the information required for product development and production.
• Understanding of the product development process from initial concept through sample review and production.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Creative, motivated, and eager to learn.
• Proactive and resourceful.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities.
• Solutions-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Passionate about product and design.
• Willing to contribute across a variety of projects and support the overall success of the team.
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Collaborative and creative work environment