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Associate Designer Girls Apparel

Solomon Page, New York, NY, United States


We are working on an immediate need for a girls designer based in NYC. Role is in their midtown office - 4 days onsite and 1 remote each week. Please read below and if interested, send your resume and work samples and we can speak further. The Associate Designer executes the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by creating and executing original, trend‑appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process. We're searching for talent in the Toddler to Kids 7 size range and we're particularly looking for someone with strong experience in designing Girls. The ideal candidate will have exposure to 3D and AI design tools, demonstrate strong execution, and be adept at managing multiple design calendars. We're seeking individuals who have a bias for action, excel at context switching, and can multitask effectively. The team operates in Miro and Be Product PLM, though experience with any PLM platform will be compatible.

Salary at full time $75‑80K based on experience. Want to bring someone onboard ASAP.

Responsibilities
Strategy & Innovation

Research and identify trend directions; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock‑ups, color‑ups, inspirational photos

Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure

Operations & Results

Design according to style plans, sales needs, and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar

Create Illustrator sketches; review specification sheets and line sheets; ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards, and design archives library; ensure maintenance of designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives

Create final designs in 3D and create final assortments in Visulon.

Select and review raw materials and trims; ensure maintenance of fabric/trim library

Approve lab dips with Designer(s) and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives, where appropriate; review prints and graphics where appropriate and advise revisions; manage fit process

Customers & Relationships

Coordinate follow‑up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production, and vendors; manager interoffice communication

Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers

Required Qualifications

Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented

Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines, highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative

Creativity, technical capability, and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch

Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication, and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design

3‑5 year’s experience in apparel design

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, PLM and Mac computers

Benefits
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

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