Assistant Designer

Title: Assistant Designer – Swim Collection

Location: Manhattan, NY (Fully Onsite)

Pay Range: $37.93 - $40.69

Contract Length: 2 months (chances for extend/convert)

Duties

• Create brand-right, commercially viable product designs that reflect the conceptual direction and business strategy.
• Create garment CADs , hardware trim CADs, and aesthetically pleasing 2D product designs using Adobe Illustrator .
• Develop seasonal products with a focus on style, fit, fabric, color, and print.
• Execute design sketches, prototypes, and product specifications.
• Create detailed tech packs, focusing on construction, drapes, and finishing techniques.
• Update BOMs in Centric and ensure accuracy.
• Format and update linesheets throughout the season with sketches and color information.
• Adapt designs based on feedback and incorporate changes for finalization.
• Research fashion trends, consumer needs, and competitors.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Marketing, Product Development, Color & Print, and Graphics teams.
• Present designs to internal leaders, teams, and cross-functional partners.
• Deliver projects with speed, agility, and attention to detail while meeting budget and timeline commitments.
• Manage, develop, and inspire junior design talent.
• Build and maintain collaborative and effective relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of design experience in a comparable retail environment.
• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills, particularly garment CADs, hardware trim CADs, and linesheet formatting.
• Strong commercial fashion eye and attention to product styling and performance.
• Ability to create original design sketches and successful product lines.
• Strong understanding of fit, construction, and fabrics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Illustrator, InDesign, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with Centric is a plus.
• Ability to work at high speed while maintaining attention to detail across all formats.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Customer service philosophy and team-oriented approach.
• Highly motivated, passionate, and results-oriented.
• Flexible and creative problem solver.
• Ability to motivate and develop talent.
• Must be able to work onsite in the New York City office.

For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.