Associate Designer Position

A leading Active Brand, located in the garment district of NYC is looking for an Associate Designer for Women’s Activewear. Responsibilities: • Assisting Lead Designer on developing product each season • Research and identify trend directions • Shop market for trend and inspiration and interpret for the target market • Working through all stages of product development from proto through final production sample • Creating and updating CADs along with techpack detail sheets for both development and production stages • Collaborating between Design, TD and Production department • Communication with licensed teams through approval process • Manage all deadlines within Development/Production Calendar • Assist sample tracking • Attend fittings and update tech packs as needed • Maintain design libraries and filing systems • Manage Hangtag and Packaging requests to update artwork for production orders • Create packaging ideas for special projects, giftables, 2-packs, etc. Requirements: • Minimum 2-3 years professional experience preferably in Activewear • Strong illustrator flat sketching skills • Knowledge of garment construction • Well versed in Adobe Illustrator in a MAC environment • Highly organized with excellent communication skills; team oriented. • Ability to multi-task, trouble-shoot and problem solve • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround and deadlines • Ability to prioritize workload based on design calendar • Position is based in NYO