Associate Designer - Juniors Apparel

Our client, a Juniors + women's manufacturing brand, is looking for a strong and creative Associate Designer to join their growing team. Base pay range $60,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr Responsibilities Review and collaborate closely with the Senior Designer & Design Director. Conceptualize and design into current trends as they relate to the Junior brand. Sample shopping & returns, in person and online, from European and domestic markets for emerging trends and inspiration. Merchandise and present print, color, silhouette, fabrication, trends ideas, and inspiration for coming seasons. Organize original sample & proto-sample chart along with showroom. Review and comment on proto sample layout & lab dips. Create tech packs along with proto spec, and detail pages, maintain proto sample, and follow up to BOM. Actively participate in fittings with technical design and production to ensure proper fit. Create initial CAD sketches to present to sales and buyers. Requirements 3+ years of experience required. Computer proficiency – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Illustrator, and Outlook. Demonstrate a positive attitude and be a strong team player. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced fashion environment & prioritize multiple projects. Knowledge of Cut & Sew Knits, Sweaters, or Woven fabrication. Salary: $65,000-80,000 (commensurate with experience) Please submit your resume and portfolio for consideration. You can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose by visiting workgrades.com/home/candidate. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Design and Art/Creative Industries Apparel Manufacturing Retail Apparel and Fashion Wholesale Apparel and Sewing Supplies #J-18808-Ljbffr fourthFLOOR