Assistant Designer, Karl Lagerfeld Paris Sportswear – Wovens
Location: New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District (On-Site)
Department: Design – Karl Lagerfeld Paris Sportswear
Reports To: VP of Design
About G-III Apparel Group
G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Designer to join the Karl Lagerfeld Paris Sportswear team, with a focus on the woven category. Working closely with the Woven Design team and VP of Design, this role will support the design and development of seasonal woven product that balances commercial viability with elevated, brand-right fashion.
The ideal candidate has approximately one year of apparel design experience, preferably working with woven product. We are also open to recent graduates from strong fashion design programs who have gained relevant woven or apparel design experience through internships.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career designer looking to develop their technical and creative skills within a fast-paced wholesale fashion environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Woven Design team throughout the seasonal design and product development process, from initial concept through production.
- Complete design packages, including technical sketches, tech packs, line sheets, and other development materials.
- Prepare and maintain detailed tech packs and ensure design information remains accurate and up to date throughout development.
- Assist with the development of seasonal woven styles, including tops, blouses, shirts, dresses, skirts, pants, and other sportswear categories.
- Submit, track, and organize artwork, strike-offs, lab dips, trims, fabric approvals, and other development materials.
- Research seasonal trends, silhouettes, fabrics, trims, colors, and details relevant to the Karl Lagerfeld Paris brand aesthetic.
- Assist in sourcing and organizing woven fabrics, trims, and seasonal inspiration.
- Organize and maintain design development materials, including artwork, fabric worksheets, finalized tech packs, line lists, and sample information.
- Communicate with overseas factories and cross-functional partners to support timely and accurate product development.
- Manage assigned responsibilities against the Time and Action Calendar to ensure seasonal deadlines are met.
- Prepare presentation materials and support seasonal design reviews and line presentations.
- Maintain fabric and trim libraries and assist with sample tracking, organization, and preparation.
Who You Are
- A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting a fast-paced design team.
- Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-through skills.
- Eager to learn and develop both creative and technical design skills.
- Knowledgeable about or interested in contemporary women’s sportswear and woven product.
- A creative thinker with an eye for trend, color, fabrication, silhouette, and detail.
- A strong communicator who can effectively collaborate with design leadership, cross-functional partners, and overseas teams.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred.
- Approximately 1 year of apparel design experience, with woven category experience strongly preferred.
- Recent fashion design graduates with strong, relevant internship experience will also be considered.
- Understanding of woven fabrics, garment construction, fit, and apparel development preferred.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience creating technical sketches and assisting with tech packs preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- PTO and company holidays
- Employee discounts
The pay range for this position is $24.04–$31.25/hour ($50,000–$65,000 annually) (non-exempt).
Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.
About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com
G-III's owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi's, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.
Pay Range$50-65K
Skills Required
- Approximately one year of apparel design experience
- Woven category experience
- Recent fashion design graduate with relevant internship experience
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field
- Understanding of woven fabrics, garment construction, fit, and apparel development
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience creating technical sketches and assisting with tech packs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
What We Do
ABOUT US G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry. WORK WITH US G-III’s success comes from our drive and dedication to delivering fashion for our customers. Each member of the team brings a unique point of view that adds something special to our company and the product we create. Since being founded in 1956, we have been committed to growing intergenerationally, with incredible talent that has a vision for the future of fashion and apparel. Combined with experienced leadership, we believe that cultivating a new generation of employees is critical to redefining what it means to offer exciting and fresh product that truly connects with today’s consumer. This spirit of innovation has grown our business and is essential to the next phase of our company. BRANDS We own and license a portfolio of leading fashion brands including: DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J, G-III Sports, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more.
