Womenswear Associate Designer

Role: Womenswear Associate DesignerLocation: New York (Central)Role Summary:We are seeking a creative and talented Womenswear Associate Designer to join our team based in New York, USA. The ideal candidate will be fashion obsessed with the ability to demonstrate a keen sense of taste and aesthetic judgement.Key Responsibilities: • Supporting the creation of authentic designs by creating technical drawings and specifications for production. • Focusing on enhancing the details, fabrication and construction of timeless silhouettes and co-ords, ensuring everything is truly original and tasteful. • Manage sourcing requests to suppliers i.e., fabric and trim • Managing the organisation of the fabric and trim library • Partner with Production and Product Development on supplier allocation, costing obstacles, and quality adherence. • Attend weekly fit sessions giving input into design details whilst assisting the garment technologists with any CADs needed on the back of changes for fit comments. • Preparing monthly release CAD boards for display • Preparing design and sign-off meeting note packsRequirements: • Completed Fashion Design qualification (degree level) • Minimum 3 + years’ experience in a similar role • Experience working for/with high-end tasteful retailers is essential • Exceptional levels of taste and aesthetic judgement is essential • Confident using Adobe Software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) • Highly organised with good time management skills • Willingness and flexibility to adapt ways of working to meet brand requirements and deadlines • A confident individual with the ability to individually present work to a wider teamSalary: $70,000-$90,000