Job Overview & Description
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of seasonal design concepts and collections in alignment with the brand aesthetic and business objectives.
- Research current fashion trends, color, fabric, market, and consumer insights to inspire relevant and trend-right designs.
- Create original design concepts, sketches, CADs, and technical sketches for apparel collections.
- Collaborate with leaders and cross-functional partners to develop products from initial concept through production.
- Work closely with product development, technical design, production, and sourcing teams to ensure designs meet creative and commercial objectives.
- Prepare and maintain accurate tech packs, sketches, specifications, and other design documentation.
- Participate in fittings, sample reviews, and revisions to ensure proper execution of design intent, fit, construction, and overall quality.
- Review prototypes and production samples and communicate design changes and comments clearly and effectively.
- Help ensure consistency of brand identity, quality, and aesthetic across assigned product categories.
- Manage assigned design projects and deadlines while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
- Collaborate with vendors and factories as needed throughout the product development process.
- Contribute to presentations, seasonal line reviews, and internal design meetings.
- Stay informed on competitive brands, emerging trends, customer preferences, and industry developments.
- Work collaboratively within the design team and contribute creative ideas to support the overall growth of the brand.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of apparel design experience, preferably with women’s branded products.
- Strong understanding of fashion trends, color, fabric, garment construction, fit, and apparel manufacturing process.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other relevant design software.
- Ability to create original design concepts, technical sketches, CADs, and design presentations.
- Experience developing products from initial concept through sample review and production.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain brand aesthetic and design standards.
- Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with merchandising, product development, technical design, production, and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong creative and commercial awareness with an understanding of customer needs and market trends.
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and solutions-oriented with a passion for fashion and product development.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
- Retirement Savings Plan Match
- Summer Fridays
- Discounts and More!
- Annual Salary $85,000-95,000
- The offered salary for this position will vary based on role requirements determined by NYC Alliance, skill set and years of experience.