Associate Technical Accessory Designer

24 Seven Talent; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in the fashion/accessories space is seeking an Associate Technical Accessory Designer for a contract-to-hire role. The candidate will move quickly between projects and products, creating tech packs, sketches and CADs while supporting development across headwear, bags, socks and novelties.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field, 3+ years of technical design experience, and strong proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field is required.
• 3+ years of technical design experience.
• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Photoshop and InDesign.
• Experience with PLM systems (WFX preferred).
• Adobe Firefly / AI design experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create tech packs, technical sketches, product designs and CADs.
• Support product development across headwear, bags, socks, cold-weather accessories and novelties.
• Conduct trend research and develop design inspiration.
• Partner with design, sales and production teams to bring products to life.
• Work with prints, knits, hardware, materials and construction details.
• Collaborate with global teams and troubleshoot design/production challenges.
• Maintain creative/design resources and showroom materials.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Strong technical design

Photoshop

InDesign

PLM systems

AI design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

PLM systems (WFX)

Job description

Our client in the fashion/accessories space is looking for an Associate Technical Accessory Designer to join their team! This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for someone with strong technical design skills who can move quickly between projects and products.

YOU WILL:

• Create tech packs, technical sketches, product designs + CADs
• Support product development across headwear, bags, socks, cold-weather accessories + novelties
• Conduct trend research and develop design inspiration
• Partner with design, sales and production teams to bring products to life
• Work with prints, knits, hardware, materials + construction details
• Collaborate with global teams and troubleshoot design/production challenges
• Maintain creative/design resources and showroom materials

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field
• 3+ years of technical design experience
• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills — key requirement
• Proficiency with Photoshop + InDesign
• Experience with PLM systems (WFX preferred)
• Adobe Firefly / AI design experience is a plus
• Strong organization, communication and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a very fast-paced environment