Associate Designer Womenswear

Oved Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

o5 group, based in New York City, is seeking an Associate Designer focused on Womenswear to support the full product lifecycle—from tech packs and sample tracking to concept development and visual storytelling.

You will grow hands-on in a fast-paced, collaborative team, building presentation decks, mood boards, and narratives that translate ideas into compelling product concepts. The role embraces new technologies, including AI tools, to elevate storytelling and streamline workflows.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of design/product development experience (internships count).
• Knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and design aesthetics.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and curious to learn line building, brand curation, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Support the design manager with data entry, reporting, and issue tracking.
• Prepare meeting recaps, updates, and presentation boards.
• Track development samples from concept through adoption; share updates with cross-functional partners.
• Assist with the pipeline calendar (due dates, milestone meetings, deliverables).
• Sketching (Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop).
• Factory communication for samples & submits.
• Ensure information shared with partners is timely, accurate, and aligned with design intent.
• Flag potential sample-tracking or timeline risks to keep projects on schedule.

Skills

Sketching

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, or Product Development

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

o5 group is an industry leader in global fashion & apparel design with 40+ years of success across wholesale, e-comm, and marketplace. We are privately held, HQ in NYC with brand offices in CA - a dynamic portfolio of global brands committed to operational excellence in design, product development, production, sourcing, distribution & logistics. With category expertise in full-collection menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, infant toddler; we specialize in denim, outerwear, activewear, loungewear/sleepwear, trusted by top retailers.

About the Role

We're looking for a motivated Associate Designer with a passion for Womens to support the design team across the full product lifecycle-from tech packs and sample tracking to concept development and visual storytelling.

This role is ideal for an early-career designer who is excited to grow their technical skills while also contributing to impactful presentation decks, mood boards, and concept narratives that help bring product ideas to life. You'll gain hands-on experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while developing your design, communication, and product development skills.

We're also excited about designers who are curious about new creative technologies-including AI tools to help elevate visual storytelling, streamline workflows, and build compelling presentations.

How You'll Contribute

• Support the design manager with data entry, reporting, and issue tracking.
• Prepare meeting recaps, updates, and presentation boards.
• Track development samples from concept through adoption; share updates with cross-functional partners.
• Assist with the pipeline calendar (due dates, milestone meetings, deliverables).
• Sketching (Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop)
• Factory communication for samples & submits
• Ensure information shared with partners is timely, accurate, and aligned with design intent.
• Flag potential sample-tracking or timeline risks to keep projects on schedule.

What you Bring to the team

• Associate Designer: +year of design/product development experience (internships count!).
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, or Product Development.
• Knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and design aesthetics.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, plus Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and curious-eager to learn line building, brand curation, and problem solving.
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)