Associate Designer – French Connection Sportswear
Location: New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District (On-Site)
Department: Design
Reports To: Design Director / 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create sketches for development, both hand sketches and Adobe Illustrator flats.
- Complete all aspects of design packages including sketching, tech packs, and creating/maintaining line sheets.
- Research and develop innovative trims each season; research and source new fabrics.
- Prepare and maintain tech packs from initial development through bulk production.
- Organize and maintain all design development materials including artwork, trims, fabric worksheets, development samples, finalized tech packs, and line lists.
- Attend garment fittings and assist Technical Designers; revise tech packs and communicate updates to factories.
- Submit and approve artwork, strike-offs, wash panels, lab dips, and related materials.
- Create CAD presentations for internal and external use with speed and accuracy.
- Create and maintain charts for overseas sample requests.
- Communicate daily with factories regarding ongoing product development.
- Prepare samples for meetings and market appointments.
- Enter PLM data and create BOMs for production.
- Coordinate domestic and overseas development to ensure adherence to timelines and calendars.
Who You Are:
- Highly organized with strong project management and multi-tasking abilities.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage a high SKU count environment.
- Confident communicator who builds strong relationships with cross-functional teams and overseas partners.
- Motivated to work in a high-energy environment at the speed of fashion with shifting priorities.
- Able to work independently and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Collaborative and solutions-oriented.
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of professional apparel design experience.
- College degree in Fashion Design or equivalent professional work experience required.
- Experience in a high SKU count environment required.
- Strong understanding of apparel styles, components, garment construction, and development processes.
- Experience with apparel timelines, calendars, and production lifecycle.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, MS Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Advanced MS Excel skills including data manipulation, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP.
- Working knowledge of PLM systems and BOM creation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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 $31.25 – $36.06 per hour (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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
G-III Apparel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of professional apparel design experience.
- College degree in Fashion Design or equivalent professional work experience.
- Experience in a high SKU count environment.
- Strong understanding of apparel styles, components, garment construction, and development processes.
- Experience with apparel timelines, calendars, and production lifecycle.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Advanced Excel skills including data manipulation, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP.
- Working knowledge of PLM systems and BOM creation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong project management and multi-tasking abilities.
- Detail-oriented with ability to manage high SKU counts and meet multiple deadlines.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams and overseas partners.
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.
