Junior Fashion Designer: Brand & Product Concepts

Aquent (United States); New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a global leader in retail and fashion to shape aspirational products. In this foundational role, you’ll translate concepts into brand-right, commercially viable designs while upholding high standards of quality and innovation in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You’ll assist the design team with sketches, CADs, and presentation boards, coordinate with internal partners and vendors, and support fittings, samples, and product development to ensure timely delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Entry-level experience with design in retail environment is expected.
• Proficiency in MS Office and design software is required.
• Strong eye for commercial fashion and product styling.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
• Ability to recall information and communicate clearly.
• Team-oriented with customer-centric approach.
• Motivated, passionate and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist design team in creating brand-right, commercial designs.
• Develop sketches and CAD images, providing construction specs.
• Maintain sample room and organize development workflow.
• Prepare line presentation boards and select product samples.
• Coordinate development with internal partners and vendors.
• Support fittings and follow-up with technical design.
• Track development samples and ensure timely handoffs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative team player

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Customer service oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a global leader in retail and fashion to shape aspirational products. In this foundational role, you’ll translate concepts into brand-right, commercially viable designs while upholding high standards of quality and innovation in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You’ll assist the design team with sketches, CADs, and presentation boards, coordinate with internal partners and vendors, and support fittings, samples, and product development to ensure timely delivery