Associate Designer

Brick Executive Search has partnered with a luxury activewear brand preparing for launch to seek an Associate Designer. Led by a highly respected creative director with a storied history in luxury fashion, this brand is building a team with a strong foundation in both elevated performance and innovative design. This is an exciting opportunity for an associate-level designer with 2–4 years of activewear experience to join a founding creative team and contribute from day one. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Assist the design team across all stages of seasonal activewear collections, from concept through final approval Support the creation and revision of sketches and CADs in Adobe Illustrator Help build and maintain concept boards capturing performance innovation, color direction, silhouette, fabrication, and luxury positioning Track and update line sheets with current styles, colorways, and development status Support tech pack creation with precise construction, fabrication, and spec details appropriate to performance and luxury standards Attend fit sessions, record adjustments, and update all relevant documents Maintain physical and digital fabric, trim, and sample libraries Communicate with overseas vendors as directed to support sample tracking and development timelines Take notes during design and development meetings; distribute and follow up on action items Keep the design studio, samples, and racks organized and presentation-ready at all times Other duties as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred 2–4 years of experience designing activewear; experience with luxury or premium performance brands a strong plus Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator required; Photoshop a plus Strong eye for trend, color, fabrication, and technical construction within the activewear and performance markets Understanding of luxury brand aesthetics and the ability to translate elevated design sensibility into functional apparel Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and consistent follow-through Thrives in a fast-paced, launch-mode environment and adapts quickly to shifting priorities Self-motivated, solutions-oriented, and a natural collaborator Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office Must be based in or able to commute to Long Beach, CA; hybrid schedule This is a full-time hybrid position based in Long Beach, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr