Associate Designer - Men's Apparel

The Associate Designer will work closely with the Senior Designer and Design Director on our High Life team to support design development and execution of men's apparel for a leading brand. They will play a vital role in creating seasonal line and working collaboratively with cross functional teams such as Technical Design, Graphic Design, Production, Product Development and Sales.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with Design team to develop and execute seasonal concepts and styling that align with the brand's vision and market trends
• Conduct market, trend, and shopping research to integrate new styling ideas with a point of view
• Support an assortment of styles within the category, working closely with team members through development and production
• Create detailed sketches on Illustrator that are understandable for buyers and factories
• Build/Generate tech packs for sampling, costing, and production purposes on PLM
• Manage CADs and line sheets with all updates for color, graphic, and fabric details
• Attend fittings and help evaluate fit samples for design details
• Effectively communicate with cross-functional teams such as Graphic Design, Product Development, Technical Design, Sales, Production, and Ecommerce throughout design processes
• Maintain keen attention to detail throughout the product development and production processes using problem solving skills
• Communication with overseas sample room for meeting line sampling
• Help maintain organized records of trims and developments

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or equivalent qualifications
• 2+ years' experience in fashion industry
• Strong creative eye, attention to detail, and understanding of men's market
• Knowledge of apparel styles, garment construction, and fabric
• Strong organization, problem-solving, time management, and communication skills
• Adaptable to handle urgent needs with positive attitude
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office such as Excel and Word
• PLM experience a plus (Centric preferred)

Annual salary range starting at $60,000+

The disclosed salary range is commensurate with experience and does not reflect the total compensation package. Our associates have access to other valuable benefits that our Human Resources team is happy to share with candidates during the interview process