Sportswear Design Associate: Wovens & Knits, Trend-Driven

Bernardo Fashions LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernardo Fashions LLC in New York seeks a Design Associate to support the Creative Design Director across the product lifecycle, from concept development through production. This role focuses on sportswear categories from woven to knits and requires initiative, adaptability, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will create technical sketches in Illustrator, render colors, and build/style line sheets, while ensuring documentation remains up-to-date and aligned with seasonal themes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in women’s apparel design, with a focus on woven and knits.
• Strong eye for detail and organizational skills.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Creative Design Director to create inspirational design boards aligned with seasonal themes.
• Research and identify emerging trends, fabrics, silhouettes, trims, color to inform direction.
• Produce technical sketches in Illustrator and color renderings for each style.
• Create and maintain comprehensive style line sheets and update documentation throughout the season.
• Develop initial handoff packages for Technical Design with sketches, fabric and trim info.
• Serve as a liaison between Design, Technical Design, overseas Product Development and Sales.
• Support preparation and execution of Design meetings, handoffs and line reviews; attend fittings and document changes.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Illustrator

Garment construction knowledge

Fittings coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Bernardo Fashions LLC in New York seeks a Design Associate to support the Creative Design Director across the product lifecycle, from concept development through production. This role focuses on sportswear categories from woven to knits and requires initiative, adaptability, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will create technical sketches in Illustrator, render colors, and build/style line sheets, while ensuring documentation remains up-to-date and aligned with seasonal themes.