Associate Designer- Young Contemporary

Executive Profiles, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

A prominent design recruitment agency is seeking an Associate Sportswear Designer for a well-established Junior Contemporary Brand in New York City. Candidates must have strong CAD skills and a young aesthetic for knitwear and wovens. Responsibilities include supporting design strategies, creating tech packs, and collaborating with teams. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience, proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop, and problem-solving abilities to meet deadlines. This role offers a competitive salary and growth potential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in apparel production and development.
• Proficient in creating tech packs.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the placement strategy and follow-up by recommending product placement.
• Participate in design strategies and execution for sportswear including knits and wovens.
• Create detailed tech packs in Illustrator.
• Develop time and action calendars for programs.
• Work with sourcing of new fabrications.
• Prepare trend boards for management meetings.
• Manage product integrity and compliance.

Skills

Strong CAD experience

Problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of knit and woven fabrics

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

PLM system

Job description

Title- Associate Sportswear Designer- Junior Contemporary – Cut Sew Knits, and Wovens

Location: New York, NY-

Salary $65,000- +

Our client, a well-established Junior Contemporary Brand is searching for an AssociateDesigner or Assistant designer for immediate hire. Must have a young aesthetic designing woven’s, and knitwear. Assist with developing new product line assortments by collaborating with the cross-functional team. Strong CAD and tech pack experience. There is tremendous opportunity to grow into a design position.

Responsibilities

• Support the placement strategy and follow-up by recommending product placement
• Participate in design strategies and execution for sportswear including knits, and wovens
• Create detailed tech packs in illustrator
• Work with the design team and management to develop time and action calendars for programs
• Work with team sourcing new fabrications for development
• Prepare trend boards for management meetings
• Manage product integrity and order specifications compliance.

Qualifications

• 2 plus years of experience in apparel production and development
• Knowledge and understanding of knit and wovens fabrics
• Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop
• PLM system is a plus
• Problem-solving abilities in meeting deadlines.