Apparel Associate Designer (Kidswear)

This role is ideal for a creative, trend-driven designer with experience developing licensed apparel and a strong understanding of the kids', tween, or junior apparel market. The successful candidate will design and develop fresh, trend-right concepts each season, collaborate cross-functionally to bring products from concept through production, and support the creation of commercially viable assortments that meet customer and market needs. Responsibilities Design and develop licensed apparel for Big Girls and Tweens Create seasonal CADs and sketches in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to support line presentations and product development Collaborate with Senior Designers, Graphic Artists, Product Development, and Technical Design teams to bring concepts to production Partner with Sales to ensure assortments align with customer needs and market demand Research fashion, retail, and pop culture trends to inspire new concepts and identify opportunities Participate in fittings and provide input to maintain design integrity and proper fit Communicate with licensors to obtain timely design approvals and ensure brand standards are met Review tech packs, lab dips, strike-offs, and fabric qualities for accuracy and quality Work with costing and production teams to ensure designs are both creative and cost-effective Qualifications 3-5 years of design experience in kids', tween, or junior apparel Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; strong sketching skills a plus Experience with character-licensed apparel such as Disney or Nickelodeon strongly preferred Solid knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and embellishments Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects Must be based in New York City or open to relocation for an onsite role #J-18808-Ljbffr 24 Seven Talent