Associate Designer - Sportswear, Activewear or Causal Sportswear Design

Job Title: Associate Designer - Sportswear, Activewear or Causal Sportswear DesignKey Responsibilities:Create sketches for development, both hand sketches and Adobe Illustrator flats.Complete all aspects of design packages including sketching, tech packs, and creating/maintaining line sheets.Research and develop innovative trims each season; research and source new fabrics.Prepare and maintain tech packs from initial development through bulk production.Organize and maintain all design development materials including artwork, trims, fabric worksheets, development samples, finalized tech packs, and line lists.Create CAD presentations for internal and external use with speed and accuracy.Create and maintain charts for overseas sample requests.Communicate daily with factories regarding ongoing product development.Prepare samples for meetings and market appointments.Enter PLM data and create BOMs for production.Coordinate domestic and overseas development to ensure adherence to timelines and calendars.Who You Are:Highly organized with strong project management and multi-tasking abilities.Detail-oriented with the ability to manage a high SKU count environment.Confident communicator who builds strong relationships with cross-functional teams and overseas partners.Motivated to work in a high-energy environment at the speed of fashion with shifting priorities.Able to work independently and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously.Collaborative and solutions-oriented.Qualifications:3–5 years of professional apparel design experience preferably knits.College degree in Fashion Design or equivalent professional work experience required.Experience in a high SKU count environment required.Strong understanding of apparel styles, components, garment construction, and development processes.Experience with apparel timelines, calendars, and production lifecycle.Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, MS Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.Working knowledge of PLM systems and BOM creation.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Salary max $170,000