Associate Apparel Designer

Who We AreCapelli Sport is a global multi-sports brand based in New York City, specializing in team sports. With a strong club community reaching all corners of the world, we empower and unite people from amateur, to youth and pro clubs. Our goal is to build equal and diverse playing fields where everyone can be themselves, live up to their full potential, and enjoy safe experiences. Our passion for creating products from lifestyle apparel to footwear and performance match kits enables athletes and teams to maximize their success on the field and beyond. Capelli Sport supports all athletes through a unique global sports ecosystem with a focus on service excellence. With years of knowhow on our side, we always deliver an exceptional customer experience. By players, for players, Capelli Sport is deeply rooted in sports culture.About The RoleWork alongside Design in its day-to-day creative projects while maintaining its organizationAssist in new projects, cad and tech pack revisions, create presentation line sheetsWork closely with the Design Director in the seasonal creation process of women’s, men’s and youth design, taking ownership along the way and bringing new ideas and inspiration to the brandsResearch and identify current trends compiling results in various presentation formats and tools for creative directionApply trend results into fresh designs and design capsules meeting our customer profiles within our mass market footprintCreate new development tech packs and BOMs within PLM, with great attention to detail following them through into production.Great eye and experience working with prints and graphics in Adobe AI and PS: researching, creating direction, recoloring, editing, sizing, placing on garments, pitchingCommunicate development process with cross functioning teams, vendors, factories and freelance designersCreate and maintain various forms of seasonal WIP reports that serve as powerful tools for internal and external insightAbout You2 to 3 years of professional industry experience in athletic & lounge apparel designExcited to take lead and ownership and bring their ideas to the tableStrong sense and understanding of apparel construction, design process, fabric, color, trend & embellishmentFirm knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM, Microsoft Office, Excel, and OutlookExcellent with cad sketching, cads, cad presentations and navigating through Illustrator and Photoshop as they apply to an Apparel DesignerOrganized and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneouslyTeam player & collaborator, eager to learn, positive vibe and attitudePortfolio website and examples of work required. Position is in person in our New Jersey office, local candidates only. Applicants with professional industry experience in women’s/men’s apparel design will be considered.Capelli Sport is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to gender, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. Capelli Sport is an equal opportunity employer; committed to a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation