Design Associate

The Design Associate will work collaboratively with our design and

product teams to create apparel that resonates with our target audience; helping to translate market trends into designs that balance creativity with commercial viability, supporting all aspects of the design process from concept to production.

The Design Associate is responsible for the following:

Support all aspects of design, including lab dip tracking, sample tracking, and design details

Follow up on design feedback from reviews and update CADs to reflect changes

Develop monthly launch deck to review at monthly fashion shows

Assign color PMS, Hex, and other color specifications

Contribute to fabric development with mill partners

Support fit and pattern development processes

Assist with SMU (Special Make-Up) designs for key accounts

Maintain graphic library, fabric library, and color library resources

Assist in maintaining trim library for all products

Support technical pack specification development

Assist with tech pack construction development

Help develop and maintain the launch calendar aligned with the design calendar

Contribute to quality and brand integrity standards

Required Skills:

Creative and innovative ideas

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.

Able to prioritize, multitask, and handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines

Ability to work independently and co-dependently