Associate Designer

This position plays a crucial role in assisting the design team in conceptualizing, developing, and executing innovate designs for the Beach Riot brand. Key Responsibilities: Work directly with the Senior Designer to assist in all areas of design and product development for the Active/Lounge category. Responsible for management of all category specific SMU (Special Make-up) requests Assist in lab dips and print strike off comments Update seasonal tracker with changes and color approvals Research and identify trends relevant for Beach Riot Find fabric, trim, and print inspiration Sketch new designs under the Senior Designers direction Create similar repeat patterns and graphics Create style numbers, techpacks, and construction pages to hand-off to tech team Update techpacks and linesheets with changes Set up color palettes in Adobe Illustrator Set up print/art files Maintain and organize submits and approvals in seasonal binders Assist in print creation and recoloring Attend all fittings and take detailed notes Maintain CAD library in Dropbox Complete tasks with a sense of urgency and meet deadlines Requirements: Bachelor or Associate degree in Fashion Design Two or more years of relevant work experience, preferably in the active and casual apparel space Some graphic/textile art experience preferred Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Google Sheets, and Google Docs Self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills Strong sense of creativity and sketching skills in Adobe Illustrator Detail oriented and highly organized Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks/projects, and work well as a team Strong knowledge of garment construction