Associate Designers (5) - Girls Apparel & Boys Apparel

Joseph Michaels International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International seeks a hands-on apparel designer to assist in creating seasonal Big Girls Walmart licensed collections. You will research trends, develop colorways, and present designs using Illustrator and Photoshop.

Collaboration with design, merchandising, and product development teams is essential to align concepts with brand guidelines and retailer needs. The role requires 2+ years in apparel design, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• 2+ years of apparel design experience
• Experience in children's or retail apparel preferred
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong understanding of fashion trends, color, graphics, and apparel construction
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Licensed apparel experience is a plus
• Must be located in NYC
• Position is onsite with some flexibility to work from home on Fridays

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of seasonal apparel collections for the Big Girls Walmart licensed business
• Research current fashion, color, graphic, and market trends relevant to the target customer
• Create and update apparel designs, colorways, and presentations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Collaborate with Senior Designers, Graphic Designers, Merchandising, and Product Development teams
• Help develop design concepts that align with brand guidelines, retailer needs, and seasonal trends
• Review samples and provide design feedback throughout the development process
• Organize and maintain design files, artwork, and seasonal project information
• Assist with approvals and revisions to ensure designs meet brand and customer expectations

Skills

Fashion trend awareness

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Company Description

We are a leading children's apparel company engaged in licensed and private label business with major retailers across the USA.

Job Description

• Support the design and development of seasonal apparel collections for the Big Girls Walmart licensed business
• Research current fashion, color, graphic, and market trends relevant to the target customer
• Create and update apparel designs, colorways, and presentations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Collaborate with Senior Designers, Graphic Designers, Merchandising, and Product Development teams
• Help develop design concepts that align with brand guidelines, retailer needs, and seasonal trends
• Review samples and provide design feedback throughout the development process
• Organize and maintain design files, artwork, and seasonal project information
• Assist with approvals and revisions to ensure designs meet brand and customer expectations

Qualifications

• 2+ years of apparel design experience, preferably in children's or retail apparel
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong understanding of fashion trends, color, graphics, and apparel construction
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Licensed apparel experience is a plus
• Must be located in NYC
• Position is primarily onsite with some flexibility to work from home on Fridays