Associate Designers (5) - Girls Apparel & Boys Apparel

Food Management Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a design-focused Apparel Designer for our NYC team to support seasonal Big Girls Walmart licensed collections.

You will research trends, craft colorways, and develop concepts in collaboration with Senior Designers and Merchandising. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment are required.

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.

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

Apparel design

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Trend research

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

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