Associate Designer

Associate Designer Dreamwear Inc New York, New York, United States About this position Dreamwear is a leading wholesale intimate apparel and sleepwear company working with brands such as Danskin, Juicy Couture, Roxy, Laura Ashley, and Nicole Miller (visit dreamwear.com/our-brands to see more). The thriving partnerships we have established worldwide help us ensure the efficient production and expedited delivery of our product, and the impeccable quality and competitive pricing of our merchandise make us a top choice and reliable partner for leading retailers across the globe. Our Design team is responsible for establishing the trends, color, and style direction for our seasonal and customer-driven lines. They create apparel designs to be shared with internal teams during trend presentations, and external teams at buyer meetings. Once orders are placed, the Design team manages and oversees the sample development and production process in conjunction with cross-functional partners. We are seeking an Associate Intimate Apparel Designer to join the team. This role will support the creative development and launch of Cosabella Sleepwear, helping establish the brand's aesthetic and product direction from the ground up. Celebrated for its Italian craftsmanship and unmistakably feminine point of view, Cosabella brings more than 40 years of premium design heritage, making this a rare opportunity to shape the future of an iconic brand. This is a great opportunity for someone who has a passion for sleepwear and wants to take their career to the next level. If this sounds like you, - we look forward to hearing from you! Research the market and assist designer with seasonal trends, colors, prints and silhouettes to support the senior team. Attend and assist in design meetings, proto reviews, and line reviews. Assist in preparations for product presentations and market week. Responsible for managing execution of production packages including color and trim specifications and preparing production ready print and graphic artwork. Project manage production timelines, sending out artwork and color standards. Check sample requests, development packages, and production packages for accuracy, (including pricing), prior to sending to factories. Correspond with overseas factories regarding production. Oversee production work of assistant designers; delegate work and tasks based on priority. Work with senior team in choosing colors and prints for design presentations. Assist designers with the trim and fabric library, color pallets, and flat sketching. Recolor prints in multiple seasonal colorways. Assist Designer with strike offs and lab dips. Execute organized and accurate technical development packages that include construction details, sketches, fabrications, trims, print, and color details. Attend fittings to support senior team. Manage day to day projects including filing and organizing. Assist Designer with strike offs and lab dips. Job Requirements & Qualifications 2-3 years of experience in fashion with at least one year in sleepwear design. Experience with off-price and/or club retailers is a huge plus! Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, & Microsoft Excel. AI exploration is a huge plus! Excellent communication and follow-up skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities. Strong attention to detail. ***Our base salary is just one component of our total rewards package that also includes other health and wealth benefits including: Medical, dental and vision insurance; pre-tax commuter/parking and other flex spending accounts; paid time off policy (with many additional holidays); 401k; gym discount and more! Salary Information Share this Job: #J-18808-Ljbffr Dreamwear Inc