Associate Designer
24 Seven Talent, New York, NY, United States
Associate Designer
Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below. Women’s Active & Lifestyle Apparel
Location:
New York, NY 10018 (Onsite, 5 days/week, 9am–6pm) Employment Type:
Full-Time Compensation:
Up to $75,000–$80,000 annually (depending on experience) Overview: We are seeking an Associate Designer to support the women’s active and lifestyle apparel category, with an emphasis on knitwear, performance product, and casual sportswear. This role is highly hands-on and will partner closely with Senior Design, Technical Design, Production, and Merchandising to translate seasonal concepts into market-ready collections. Responsibilities: Contribute to the full design lifecycle for women’s active and lifestyle apparel—from initial inspiration and concept boards through final style handoff. Create accurate flats, construction call-outs, and detailed CAD artwork in Adobe Illustrator for presentations and tech packs. Build and update the design components of tech packs (artwork, trim details, colorways, placement, and measurements) in collaboration with Technical Design. Research trends in women’s activewear, athleisure, and sportswear—silhouettes, fabrics, trims, and graphics—and summarize findings through digital/physical inspiration boards. Assist in the development of seasonal color stories, print direction, and graphic applications that are cohesive across product assortments and aligned with target pricing. Maintain an organized library of fabrics, trims, print standards, and reference samples to support quick decision-making for the team. Attend fittings, capture detailed notes, and follow up on updates to ensure fit, construction, and overall design intent are preserved throughout the sampling process. Support cross-functional communication by sharing updated sketches, BOM details, and any design changes with internal partners in a timely manner. Help prepare presentation materials for internal milestone meetings and line reviews, including boards, CAD overviews, and line sheets. Ensure style information, sketches, and color/print details are accurately maintained in all relevant systems and documents. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a closely related field preferred. Professional experience in women’s apparel design, with a strong preference for activewear, performance, or sportswear; candidates with deeper experience will be prioritized within the stated salary range. Advanced command of Adobe Illustrator and working knowledge of other Adobe Creative Cloud applications. Familiarity with knit constructions, stretch fabrics, and performance textiles for women’s product strongly preferred. Refined sense of color, proportion, and styling appropriate to the women’s active and lifestyle market. Exceptional organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple styles, deadlines, and seasonal calendars at once. Effective verbal and written communication skills; comfortable collaborating with Design, Technical Design, Production, and Merchandising teams. xsgimln Ability and willingness to work onsite in New York City, Monday through Friday.
Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below. Women’s Active & Lifestyle Apparel
Location:
New York, NY 10018 (Onsite, 5 days/week, 9am–6pm) Employment Type:
Full-Time Compensation:
Up to $75,000–$80,000 annually (depending on experience) Overview: We are seeking an Associate Designer to support the women’s active and lifestyle apparel category, with an emphasis on knitwear, performance product, and casual sportswear. This role is highly hands-on and will partner closely with Senior Design, Technical Design, Production, and Merchandising to translate seasonal concepts into market-ready collections. Responsibilities: Contribute to the full design lifecycle for women’s active and lifestyle apparel—from initial inspiration and concept boards through final style handoff. Create accurate flats, construction call-outs, and detailed CAD artwork in Adobe Illustrator for presentations and tech packs. Build and update the design components of tech packs (artwork, trim details, colorways, placement, and measurements) in collaboration with Technical Design. Research trends in women’s activewear, athleisure, and sportswear—silhouettes, fabrics, trims, and graphics—and summarize findings through digital/physical inspiration boards. Assist in the development of seasonal color stories, print direction, and graphic applications that are cohesive across product assortments and aligned with target pricing. Maintain an organized library of fabrics, trims, print standards, and reference samples to support quick decision-making for the team. Attend fittings, capture detailed notes, and follow up on updates to ensure fit, construction, and overall design intent are preserved throughout the sampling process. Support cross-functional communication by sharing updated sketches, BOM details, and any design changes with internal partners in a timely manner. Help prepare presentation materials for internal milestone meetings and line reviews, including boards, CAD overviews, and line sheets. Ensure style information, sketches, and color/print details are accurately maintained in all relevant systems and documents. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a closely related field preferred. Professional experience in women’s apparel design, with a strong preference for activewear, performance, or sportswear; candidates with deeper experience will be prioritized within the stated salary range. Advanced command of Adobe Illustrator and working knowledge of other Adobe Creative Cloud applications. Familiarity with knit constructions, stretch fabrics, and performance textiles for women’s product strongly preferred. Refined sense of color, proportion, and styling appropriate to the women’s active and lifestyle market. Exceptional organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple styles, deadlines, and seasonal calendars at once. Effective verbal and written communication skills; comfortable collaborating with Design, Technical Design, Production, and Merchandising teams. xsgimln Ability and willingness to work onsite in New York City, Monday through Friday.