Associate Designer - Athletic apparel

Emerging Blue, Inc.
  • New York, NY
  • $65,000–$70,000 Per Year
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

Associate Designer – Women’s Activewear
 
Our client  is a fast-growing NYC-based wholesale company specializing in women’s activewear, athleisure, and lounge. We work with well-known brands and sell to leading off-price retailers and department stores nationwide. Our team is focused on trend-right product, strong retail partnerships, and speed to market.
 
The Role:
 We are looking for an Associate Designer with prior experience in the apparel industry to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is creative, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Create accurate CADs and assist with tech packs across all activewear categories
  • Support the design team in developing seasonal collections
  • Research trends, fabrics, colors, and silhouettes
  • Assist with mood boards, line sheets, and presentations
  • Organize and maintain the sample room, ensuring all samples are properly logged and stored
  • Help set up and maintain the showroom for meetings and market
  • Work closely with design, production, and factories to execute product from concept to final sample
  • Participate in fittings and track updates
?  Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of experience required in the apparel industry (activewear experience is a plus)
  • Strong Adobe Illustrator skills (Photoshop/Excel a plus)
  • Solid understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and fit
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects
  • Team player with a strong eye for trend, color, and proportion
  • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field
 
?  What We Offer:
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Health insurance contributions
  • Hands-on experience working with major retailers
  • Fast-paced, collaborative, and growing environment
 
Salary 65-70k

Numbers & Facts

LocationNew York, NY
Salary$65,000–$70,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Adobe Illustratorunmatched
  • Adobe Photoshopunmatched
  • Apparel Designunmatched
  • Apparel Industryunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Fashion Designunmatched
  • Garment Colorunmatched
  • Illustrating Abilityunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Retailunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Seasonal Designunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Trend Analysisunmatched
  • Wholesale Industryunmatched

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