Position Summary:
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Associate Designer to join the design team. This role will assist in the creation and development of a competitive fashion product line that balances commercial relevance with brand-right fashion. The Associate Designer will support design development, production processes, and communication with factories to ensure the delivery of seasonal collections that align with brand objectives and financial goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and Development: Create sketches for development (hand and Illustrator). Complete all aspects of design packages, including sketching, tech packs, and maintaining line sheets. Research and develop innovative trims each season and source new fabrics. Prepare and maintain tech packs from initial development through bulk. Organize and maintain design development materials including artwork, trims, fabric worksheets, and line lists. Attend garment fittings and assist technical designers. Revise and update information in tech packs, communicating changes to factories. Submit and approve artwork, strike-offs, wash panels, and lab dips. Create CAD presentations for internal and external use with speed and accuracy.
- Production and Overseas Communication: Create and maintain charts for overseas sample requests. Communicate daily with factories to support ongoing product development. Prepare samples for meetings and market presentations. Enter PLM data to create BOMs for production. Coordinate all domestic and overseas development activities.
Who You Are:
- A highly creative designer with an eye for detail and trend relevance.
- A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- A strong communicator with the ability to partner with factories and cross-functional teams.
- A problem solver who can adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
- A motivated self-starter who can balance multiple projects and deadlines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional design experience, required.
- Experience working in a high SKU count environment.
- Strong understanding of apparel styles, components, and construction.
- Knowledge of apparel development timelines and calendars.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Skills and Behaviors:
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and v-lookups.
- Working knowledge of PLM, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Strong project management and multitasking skills with critical attention to detail.
- Confident and engaging communicator.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
- Independent worker with strong relationship-building skills across departments and vendors.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- PTO and company holidays
- Employee discounts
The pay range for this position is: $65,000 -- $75,000 per year.
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 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years of professional design experience
- Experience working in a high SKU count environment
- Strong understanding of apparel styles, components, and construction
- Knowledge of apparel development timelines and calendars
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and v-lookups
- Working knowledge of PLM
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong project management and multitasking skills with critical attention to detail
- Ability to create hand sketches and CAD presentations
- Experience communicating with factories and coordinating domestic and overseas development
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.
