Fashion Designer Job at Swoon Staffing (A fortune 500 client of ours) in New Yor

Job Description About the Role: We’re seeking a creative and technically skilled Associate Designer to join our Lounge and Fully Fashioned Knits team. In this role, you’ll support the design and development of new products, contributing to both seasonal collections and ongoing style improvements. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional partners in Technical Design, Product Development, and Production to bring each concept from sketch to finished prototype. This position is an individual contributor role that offers hands‑on experience across the full design process, from CAD sketching and tech pack creation to color and material selection. It’s a great opportunity for someone eager to grow their skills in apparel design and gain exposure to lounge, sleep, and knitwear categories. What You’ll Do: Assist in creating product designs and achieving desired style, appearance, and fit characteristics for new and existing products. Produce CAD illustrations, technical sketches, and detailed tech packs using Centric PLM and Adobe Creative Suite. Contribute to concept development, color stories, fabric selection, and trend research. Shop the retail market for inspiration and stay current on lounge and knitwear trends. Partner closely with Technical Design to ensure the proper fit, function, and aesthetic of prototypes. Support design hand‑offs, sample reviews, and design documentation. Collaborate with team members to meet deadlines and maintain brand design standards. Experience & Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Apparel Design, or equivalent experience. 2–3 years of design experience, ideally in lounge, sleepwear, or knit categories. Strong CAD illustration skills and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Experience with tech pack creation and understanding of garment construction (lounge, sleep, fully fashioned knits). Familiarity with Centric PLM and the product development lifecycle. Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Soft Skills: Detail‑oriented, proactive, and organized. Easy‑going and collaborative, comfortable working cross‑functionally. Strong communication skills and ability to take feedback constructively. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: We're seeking a creative and technically skilled Associate Designer to join our Lounge and Fully Fashioned Knits team . The position is an individual contributor role that offers hands‑on experience across the full design process . It’s a great opportunity for someone eager to grow their skills in apparel design . En Español: Descripción de trabajo Sobre el papel: buscamos un diseñador asociado creativo y técnicamente cualificado para que se una a nuestro equipo Lounge and Fully Fashioned Knits. En este rol, apoyará el diseño y desarrollo de nuevos productos, contribuyendo tanto a las colecciones estacionales como a la mejora continua del estilo. Trabajará en estrecha colaboración con socios transversales en Diseño Técnico, Desarrollo de Productos y Producción para llevar cada concepto desde bocetos hasta prototipos terminados. Esta posición es un rol colaborador individual que ofrece experiencia práctica durante todo el proceso de diseño, desde el dibujo CAD y la creación de paquetes tecnológicos hasta la selección de colores y materiales. Es una gran oportunidad para alguien que desee desarrollar sus habilidades en diseño de ropa y obtener información sobre las tendencias del salón, el sueño y la confección. Lo que usted hará: Ayudar a crear diseños de productos y lograr los estilos deseados, apariencia y características de ajuste para productos nuevos y existentes. Producir ilustraciones CAD, bocetos técnicos y paquetes tecnológicos detallados utilizando Centric PLM y Adobe Creative Suite. Contribuir al desarrollo de conceptos, historias de color, selección de tejidos e investigación de tendencias minoristas. Comprar el mercado de inspiración y mantenerse informado acerca de las Tendencias de lounge y tricotería.