Junior Headwear Designer Key Accounts (On-Site)

New Era Cap; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

New Era Cap, LLC is seeking a Jr. Designer to support product design processes at our Buffalo, NY headquarters. This on-site role focuses on executing design deliverables, tech packs, and collaborations for licensed sports and brand partner headwear projects.

The successful candidate will assist cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, and contribute to creating compelling headwear that aligns with our strategic plans. A design degree and 1–3 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field preferred; relevant job experience may substitute degree.
• 1–3 years of Product Design experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Knowledge of sportswear or apparel industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the design execution of specific projects in relation to product plans.
• Supports core design needs, tech pack builds, and graphic executions.
• Builds prototype tech packs for program, custom, and brand partner headwear projects.
• Collaborates with Core Design, Product Line Management, Product Operations and Sourcing teams in the design process.
• Understands the licensed sports marketplace and product categories.
• Executes custom design sessions with key accounts and special retail partners.
• Meets timelines within merchandising calendars.
• Keep all sensitive matters confidential.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Graphic design

Microsoft Office

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

PLM

Job description

New Era Cap, LLC is seeking a Jr. Designer to support product design processes at our Buffalo, NY headquarters. This on-site role focuses on executing design deliverables, tech packs, and collaborations for licensed sports and brand partner headwear projects.

The successful candidate will assist cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, and contribute to creating compelling headwear that aligns with our strategic plans. A design degree and 1–3 years of experience are preferred.