Associate Fashion Designer: Trend-Driven, Production Support

Teri Jon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Teri Jon is seeking an associate designer in New York to join the design team on a full-time basis. The role supports the Head Designer and contributes to day and evening collections, from concept through production, ensuring brand identity and timely execution.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of fashion design experience, a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, and strong organizational and communication skills. Illustrator proficiency is a plus for flat sketches.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years design work experience and a BA in fashion design.
• Strong fashion sense and trend awareness.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Designer in daily design tasks.
• Create flat sketches by hand or in Illustrator.
• Develop design sheets and document style and fabric info.
• Prepare Tech Packs for samples and production.
• Build mood/concept boards for each season.
• Participate in line reviews and concept discussions.
• Track seasonal direction, trends, and opportunities.
• Assist in fabric development and sample production.
• Coordinate with overseas factories on sample development.

Skills

Design experience

Illustrator

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Illustrator

Job description

Teri Jon is seeking an associate designer in New York to join the design team on a full-time basis. The role supports the Head Designer and contributes to day and evening collections, from concept through production, ensuring brand identity and timely execution.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of fashion design experience, a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, and strong organizational and communication skills. Illustrator proficiency is a plus for flat sketches.