Associate Designer - Athletic apparel
EMERGING BLUE, New York, NY, United States
Job Description
Associate Designer – Women’s Activewear
Our client is a fast-growing NYC-based wholesale company specializing in women’s activewear, athleisure, and lounge. We work with well-known brands and sell to leading off-price retailers and department stores nationwide. Our team is focused on trend-right product, strong retail partnerships, and speed to market.
The Role We are looking for an Associate Designer with prior experience in the apparel industry to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is creative, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
Responsibilities
Create accurate CADs and assist with tech packs across all activewear categories
Support the design team in developing seasonal collections
Research trends, fabrics, colors, and silhouettes
Assist with mood boards, line sheets, and presentations
Organize and maintain the sample room, ensuring all samples are properly logged and stored
Help set up and maintain the showroom for meetings and market
Work closely with design, production, and factories to execute product from concept to final sample
Participate in fittings and track updates
Qualifications
3+ years of experience required in the apparel industry (activewear experience is a plus)
Strong Adobe Illustrator skills (Photoshop/Excel a plus)
Solid understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and fit
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects
Team player with a strong eye for trend, color, and proportion
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field
What We Offer
Paid time off (PTO)
Health insurance contributions
Hands-on experience working with major retailers
Fast-paced, collaborative, and growing environment
Salary $65-70k
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The Role We are looking for an Associate Designer with prior experience in the apparel industry to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is creative, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
Responsibilities
Create accurate CADs and assist with tech packs across all activewear categories
Support the design team in developing seasonal collections
Research trends, fabrics, colors, and silhouettes
Assist with mood boards, line sheets, and presentations
Organize and maintain the sample room, ensuring all samples are properly logged and stored
Help set up and maintain the showroom for meetings and market
Work closely with design, production, and factories to execute product from concept to final sample
Participate in fittings and track updates
Qualifications
3+ years of experience required in the apparel industry (activewear experience is a plus)
Strong Adobe Illustrator skills (Photoshop/Excel a plus)
Solid understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and fit
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects
Team player with a strong eye for trend, color, and proportion
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field
What We Offer
Paid time off (PTO)
Health insurance contributions
Hands-on experience working with major retailers
Fast-paced, collaborative, and growing environment
Salary $65-70k
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