Womenswear Associate Designer - Design & Storytelling

Oved Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

o5 group, based in New York City, is seeking an Associate Designer focused on Womenswear to support the full product lifecycle—from tech packs and sample tracking to concept development and visual storytelling.

You will grow hands-on in a fast-paced, collaborative team, building presentation decks, mood boards, and narratives that translate ideas into compelling product concepts. The role embraces new technologies, including AI tools, to elevate storytelling and streamline workflows.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of design/product development experience (internships count).
• Knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and design aesthetics.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and curious to learn line building, brand curation, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Support the design manager with data entry, reporting, and issue tracking.
• Prepare meeting recaps, updates, and presentation boards.
• Track development samples from concept through adoption; share updates with cross-functional partners.
• Assist with the pipeline calendar (due dates, milestone meetings, deliverables).
• Sketching (Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop).
• Factory communication for samples & submits.
• Ensure information shared with partners is timely, accurate, and aligned with design intent.
• Flag potential sample-tracking or timeline risks to keep projects on schedule.

Skills

Sketching

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, or Product Development

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

o5 group, based in New York City, is seeking an Associate Designer focused on Womenswear to support the full product lifecycle—from tech packs and sample tracking to concept development and visual storytelling.

You will grow hands-on in a fast-paced, collaborative team, building presentation decks, mood boards, and narratives that translate ideas into compelling product concepts. The role embraces new technologies, including AI tools, to elevate storytelling and streamline workflows.