Kidswear Design Associate: Trend-Driven & In-Office NYC

Fourth Floor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A wholesale apparel manufacturing brand in New York is seeking an Associate Kidswear Designer. The role involves supporting the design and development of seasonal kids apparel collections, conducting trend research, and collaborating with production teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Competitive salary of $65k-80k depending on experience. This is a full-time, in-office position.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in apparel design, preferably within kidswear.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, color, and fabrications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of seasonal kids apparel collections.
• Conduct trend research and market analysis for design direction.
• Collaborate with production and technical design teams.

Skills

Fashion Design

Garment construction

Detail-oriented

Sketching

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Trend awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

PLM systems

Job description

A wholesale apparel manufacturing brand in New York is seeking an Associate Kidswear Designer. The role involves supporting the design and development of seasonal kids apparel collections, conducting trend research, and collaborating with production teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Competitive salary of $65k-80k depending on experience. This is a full-time, in-office position.