Jannine Abadi Associates is hiring: Associate Designer- Menswear in New York

Leading apparel manufacturer in NYC is looking for an Assistant or Associate Menswear Designer for woven shirts/outerwear. This is a Full Time position. No Freelancers please! This person will assist the Senior Designer to design a balanced and desirable collection with season which is appropriate to the demands of the growth of the business. Responsibilities Developing new ideas for silhouette, color, concept boards, and trims Assisting in sourcing fabric for each season Developing new trims used by young mens design team Specking and creating initial technical packages Assisting in fittings of garments and corrections for proto, show, and bulk stage developments Provide reliable and responsible support to Senior Designer Helping in setting up design room for management meetings each season Effective e-mail communication between team overseas Day to day up keep of filing and organization Job Requirements Minimum of 3-4 years of related professional experience working within Menswear. Wovens tops experience a must! Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design/Art Previous expertise of woven designs, tech pack development and garment construction methods as well as fitting experience Proficient sketching in Illustrator Capable to work in Photoshop Ability to spec a garment