Associate Designer (Kids)

Client Overview
Our client is an iconic fashion brand creating the latest apparel. With their innovative, on-trend, and creative designs they are industry leaders in the fashion space.

Job Description
Kids’ Associate Designer

Onsite 4-5 days a week in NYC

Salary: $65k-75K/year DOE

Associate Designer Overview
As an Associate Designer, you will support the Design team on all aspects of the product lifecycle from concept to final development. The Associate Designer researches relevant trends, maintains the organization of the design office, communicates with cross-functional teams (Merchandising, Production, Graphics), and assists in preparation for all milestone meetings.

Associate Designer Responsibilities

Provide administrative support from concept to design to final development

Assist with the management of cross-functional communication between merchants, production, technical design, and external vendors

Collaborate with other teams internally to organize & keep track of samples

Help with the preparation of presentation boards for seasonal/milestone meetings

Research concepts, create sketches, prototypes and artwork throughout the concept development phase

Assist Design team in all aspects of design process as needed

Associate Designer Key Qualifications

Children’s apparel experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, Design or related area

1 – 2 years of experience in Design

Understanding of customer preferences on fashion and style trends

Strong sketching skills, color sense, and fabric knowledge

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel

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