Hybrid Associate Designer: Trend-Driven Apparel & Graphics

Hybrid Apparel; Cypress, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hybrid Apparel in Cypress, CA is seeking an Associate Designer to support the design team in developing trend-right apparel concepts, graphics, and layouts aligned with brand and license requirements.

You will assist from concept through production, prepare tech packs, and collaborate with merchandising, production, and licensing. A strong foundation in garment construction, color theory, and graphic layout, plus proficiency with Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong apparel design foundations including garment construction, fabrics, color theory, and graphic layout.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design software and print-ready artwork handling.
• Ability to conduct trend and market research and apply findings to on-brand designs.
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and design libraries.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist design execution from concept through production.
• Prepare tech packs and artwork files.
• Collaborate with merchandising, production, and licensing.

Skills

Garment construction

Color theory

Graphic layout

Trend research

Organization

Communication

Deadline-driven

Education

Fashion Design or Graphic Design degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Hybrid Apparel in Cypress, CA is seeking an Associate Designer to support the design team in developing trend-right apparel concepts, graphics, and layouts aligned with brand and license requirements.

You will assist from concept through production, prepare tech packs, and collaborate with merchandising, production, and licensing. A strong foundation in garment construction, color theory, and graphic layout, plus proficiency with Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, is essential.