Associate Designer
24 Seven Talent, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Associate Designer
Womens Active & Lifestyle Apparel
Location:
New York, NY 10018 (Onsite, 5 days/week, 9am6pm) 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 womens 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 womens active and lifestyle apparelfrom 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 womens activewear, athleisure, and sportswearsilhouettes, fabrics, trims, and graphicsand 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: Bachelors degree in Fashion Design or a closely related field preferred. Professional experience in womens 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 womens product strongly preferred. Refined sense of color, proportion, and styling appropriate to the womens 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. Ability and willingness to work onsite in New York City, Monday through Friday.
New York, NY 10018 (Onsite, 5 days/week, 9am6pm) 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 womens 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 womens active and lifestyle apparelfrom 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 womens activewear, athleisure, and sportswearsilhouettes, fabrics, trims, and graphicsand 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: Bachelors degree in Fashion Design or a closely related field preferred. Professional experience in womens 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 womens product strongly preferred. Refined sense of color, proportion, and styling appropriate to the womens 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. Ability and willingness to work onsite in New York City, Monday through Friday.