NYC Women’s Sportswear Associate Designer — CAD & Tech Packs

Confidential; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Confidential in New York City is seeking a Women’s Sportswear Associate Designer to translate concepts into final products. You will work with the Design Director to drive seasonal direction, research trends, source fabrics, and develop technical packs and fittings.

This role requires strong CAD skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple styles in a fast-paced apparel environment; applicants must reside in NYC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 4+ years in women’s sportswear design or related apparel category.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; CAD development capabilities.
• Experience creating accurate, detailed tech packs and communicating with overseas manufacturing partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the Design Director in developing seasonal concepts, collections, and product assortments aligned with the brand’s aesthetic and market positioning.
• Identify emerging trends through market research, competitive shopping, runway analysis, and retail visits, focusing on silhouettes, color, fabric, print, and detailing.
• Develop and execute CADs, technical flats, and detailed tech packs that accurately communicate design intent and construction requirements.
• Source and evaluate seasonal fabrics, trims, washes, and other materials in collaboration with mills, vendors, and development partners.
• Coordinate with overseas factories and cross-functional teams to track product development, communicate revisions, and ensure timely sample submissions and approvals.
• Review prototypes and development samples, providing precise feedback on design details, construction, fit, and overall execution.
• Update CADs and technical documents efficiently in response to design direction, fitting feedback, and buyer requests.
• Participate in fittings, evaluating garment proportions, measurements, construction, and overall appearance to ensure products meet design expectations.
• Review lab dips, strike-offs, fabric qualities, and trim submissions, communicating clear comments and approval decisions.
• Prepare polished design presentations, seasonal inspiration boards, and product decks for internal reviews and buyer meetings.
• Support showroom setup, sample coordination, and collection preparation for presentations and market appointments.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of samples, materials, tech packs, approvals, and development timelines.
• Manage multiple styles and projects simultaneously while ensuring consistency, attention to detail, and adherence to deadlines.

Skills

Trend analysis

Technical drawing

Project management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Confidential in New York City is seeking a Women’s Sportswear Associate Designer to translate concepts into final products. You will work with the Design Director to drive seasonal direction, research trends, source fabrics, and develop technical packs and fittings.

This role requires strong CAD skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple styles in a fast-paced apparel environment; applicants must reside in NYC.