Associate Designer

Our client, a leading global retailer, is seeking an Associate Designer to join their women’s apparel design team based in New York City.This role is ideal for a highly organized, technically strong, and creative design professional with experience supporting women’s woven and cut-and-sew categories. The position will work closely with senior leadership on seasonal development, technical design execution, CAD creation, and product development initiatives.The ideal candidate has worked on:• Women’s woven and cut-and-sew apparel• Technical flat sketching and tech pack development• CAD presentations, print layouts, and artwork placement• Garment construction, fit, and apparel development processes• Cross-functional collaboration with merchandising, production, and overseas partnersKey Responsibilities:• Create hand sketches and fashion croquis to communicate design concepts and silhouettes• Develop detailed Adobe Illustrator flat sketches for development and production• Assist in creating and maintaining comprehensive tech packs• Support seasonal product development across multiple apparel classifications• Create CADs, embroidery layouts, artwork concepts, and presentation materials• Organize line sheets, development files, and seasonal design materials• Ensure accuracy and consistency across all development documents• Support special design initiatives and collaborative team projects• Manage multiple deadlines within a fast-paced environment• Utilize or learn emerging AI fashion tools and 3D development technologiesRequirements:• Strong hand sketching and fashion illustration ability• Advanced Adobe Illustrator skills• Solid understanding of garment construction and apparel development• Experience creating professional tech packs• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail• Excellent communication and collaboration skills• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced fashion environmentPlease submit your resume for consideration.You can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose by visiting workgrades.com/home/candidate. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.