Juniors Apparel Designer

Job Description

Sweet Apparel Inc. is a fast-paced apparel manufacturer specializing in quick turn production for juniors, women’s, men’s, and kids’ clothing. The company is recognized for high standards in design, quality, and timely delivery to retail partners and brands. Teams collaborate closely across design, production, and operations to bring fashion-forward products to market efficiently. We are growing and seeking a Designer to support Juniors apparel development across multiple categories!

Please note: this is an on-site position in Midtown Manhattan where we work in office 5 days/week!

Key Responsibilities

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• Research and identify marketplace trends on style, fit, and color to maintain a brand strategy
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• Create CAD sketches of styles in development
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• Review and approve all technical packs to ensure accuracy of product development and create tech packs as necessary
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• Ensure that the design team is made aware of major milestones and deadlines throughout the design process including fabric requests and sourcing timelines
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• Oversee the creation, development, and execution of design process while implementing the overall brand strategy and merchandise objectives for their functional area
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• Attend fittings and lend feedback to ensure design intention is captured
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• Work closely with Graphic Designers, Sales, and Merchandising to prepare line reviews and presentation materials for market and corporate brand meetings
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• Oversee the creation and maintenance of the seasonal design catalogs to ensure accuracy
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• Communicate regularly with Sales and Merchandising teams to discuss line development progress and share feedback
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• Review and approve styles, materials, trims, and colors and effectively communicate approvals to appropriate cross functional teams
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• Special projects as assigned
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred
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• 5+ years of experience in the fashion industry (wholesale apparel experience highly preferred)
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• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
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• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills with attention to detail
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• Brand appropriate aesthetic
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What We Offer

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• 401k
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• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
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• PTO, Holidays, Summer Fridays!
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• Opportunity to work with leading retailers and nationally recognized brands
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• Exposure to the complete product lifecycle from development through production
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• Collaborative, fast paced, and creative work environment
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• Professional growth opportunities within a global fashion manufacturing organization
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Target compensation for this role starts at $80k/yr dependent on experience