ASSOCIATE DESIGNER - Women's Dresses

Associate Designer Location: Midtown Manhattan, New York City Position Type: Full Time, In Office (5 Days Per Week) Salary: $60,000 to $85,000, based on experience About the Role Sandra Darren and Robbie Bee are experiencing exciting growth, and we're building our Design team to support the next chapter of our business. We are seeking a talented Associate Designer with women's dress experience to join our Midtown Manhattan office. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and detail oriented designer who is passionate about fashion, dresses, color, fabric, and silhouette. The ideal candidate will work closely with our Design and Merchandising teams to help create compelling collections that meet the needs of today's customer. Responsibilities Collaborate directly with our in house sample room, including sewers, a cutter, and patternmakers, giving you the unique opportunity to see your designs evolve from concept to finished garment. Assist in the design and development of seasonal dress collections Create CADs, sketches, presentation boards, and color concepts Research fashion trends, fabrics, trims, silhouettes, and competitive market trends Participate in seasonal concept development and line planning Work closely with Product Development, Technical Design, and Production teams throughout the development process Review samples and assist with design comments and approvals Prepare artwork, design packages, and factory communications Help maintain calendars and track development milestones Qualifications 4 to 5 years of women's apparel design experience Strong dress experience required Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is a MUST Strong sense of color, trend, print, and silhouette Excellent sketching and CAD skills Knowledge of garment construction and fit Highly organized with strong attention to detail Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment What We're Looking For We are looking for a designer who loves dresses and understands what makes them special. The ideal candidate combines creativity with strong commercial awareness and has a passion for creating product that is both beautiful and relevant to today's customer. If you are excited by fashion, trend research, and product development and are looking to grow your career with a leading women's dress company, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and portfolio for consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr ZAR APPAREL GROUP