Apparel Associate Designer (Women's)

Associate Designer (Women's Apparel)Location: New York, NY (Onsite)Salary Range: $65,000–$75,000 (based on experience)Position SummaryWe are looking for someone who is energetic, resourceful, and excited to build great product. The ideal candidate is hardworking, curious, highly organized, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. They take initiative, embrace feedback, and are willing to jump in wherever needed to support the team and deliver exceptional results. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about women's fashion, highly organized, and eager to contribute to a dynamic product team.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in designing seasonal collections that align with brand vision, customer needs, and business objectives.Research market trends, competitive landscape, runway, and social media to identify new product opportunities.Create inspiration boards, color palettes, print direction, and seasonal concepts.Develop detailed Illustrator sketches, technical flats, and presentation boards.Prepare complete design packages for product development and overseas vendors.Partner with Production and Technical Design throughout sample development and fitting process.Review prototypes and communicate revisions to ensure design intent is maintained.Attend fittings and assist with design comments and approvals.Maintain accurate design files, seasonal line plans, and PLM documentation.Assist in preparing presentations for internal meetings and customer reviews.Manage multiple projects while meeting seasonal calendar deadlines.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field.3–5 years of apparel design experience, preferably in women's sportswear, knits, wovens, or contemporary fashion.Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, fabrication, and wash techniques.Excellent trend awareness with a commercial design aesthetic.Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; Photoshop and InDesign are a plus.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Experience communicating with overseas factories and vendors is preferred.