Woven Design Assistant – On-Site NYC

G-III Apparel Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

PTO and holidays

Job summary

G-III Apparel Group's Karl Lagerfeld Paris Sportswear team in New York City is seeking an Assistant Designer for the woven category. The role supports the Woven Design team and VP of Design, helping develop seasonal woven product balancing commercial viability with elevated fashion.

The ideal candidate has about one year of apparel design experience, preferably woven, or recent graduates with relevant woven or apparel design internships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred.
• Approximately 1 year of apparel design experience, with woven category experience strongly preferred.
• Recent fashion design graduates with strong, relevant internship experience will also be considered.
• Understanding of woven fabrics, garment construction, fit, and apparel development preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience creating technical sketches and assisting with tech packs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Woven Design team throughout the seasonal design and product development process, from initial concept through production.
• Complete design packages, including technical sketches, tech packs, line sheets, and other development materials.
• Prepare and maintain detailed tech packs and ensure design information remains accurate and up to date throughout development.
• Assist with the development of seasonal woven styles, including tops, blouses, shirts, dresses, skirts, pants, and other sportswear categories.
• Submit, track, and organize artwork, strike-offs, lab dips, trims, fabric approvals, and other development materials.
• Research seasonal trends, silhouettes, fabrics, trims, colors, and details relevant to the Karl Lagerfeld Paris brand aesthetic.
• Assist in sourcing and organizing woven fabrics, trims, and seasonal inspiration.
• Organize and maintain design development materials, including artwork, fabric worksheets, finalized tech packs, line lists, and sample information.
• Communicate with overseas factories and cross-functional partners to support timely and accurate product development.
• Manage assigned responsibilities against the Time and Action Calendar to ensure seasonal deadlines are met.
• Prepare presentation materials and support seasonal design reviews and line presentations.
• Maintain fabric and trim libraries and assist with sample tracking, organization, and preparation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Multitasking

Woven product awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

Recent fashion design graduates with internship experience

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

Job description

G-III Apparel Group's Karl Lagerfeld Paris Sportswear team in New York City is seeking an Assistant Designer for the woven category. The role supports the Woven Design team and VP of Design, helping develop seasonal woven product balancing commercial viability with elevated fashion.

The ideal candidate has about one year of apparel design experience, preferably woven, or recent graduates with relevant woven or apparel design internships.