Associate Designer- Kids

Job Description Associate Designer- Kids The ideal candidate assists and supports the Design team in the development of ideas and trends that support the brand. Associate Designer Responsibilities • Creative: • Support in the design and development of children’s apparel collections from concept/inspiration through production • Create mood boards, flat sketches, and technical drawings using Adobe Illustrator • Maintain records of approvals and final production bulk submissions • Assist in creating technical packages and artwork mill sheets • Owns CAD development • Takes photos and sends comments on salesman samples and pre-production samples with accuracy • Support designer with printouts, swatches, notetaking, and CADs during seasonal line reviews with cross-functional team members • Creates market presentations and filters in-house design requests • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the department’s calendar, including key events and milestones, while adhering to deadlines • Collaboration and Communication: • Collaborate and communicate with key partners throughout the design process including merchandising, product development, and technical design • Support designer during seasonal line reviews with cross-functional team members including merchandising, product development, and sales • Attend fittings with technical designer and design team • Daily communication and collaboration with Product Development and overseas factories • Process Management • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the department’s calendar, including key events and milestones, while adhering to deadlines • Proactively prepare for design representation in printouts and cads for product line reviews • Review design samples with strong attention to detail • Ensure accuracy in comments and approvals on samples Associate Designer Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field • 3+ years experience in childrenswear design • Knowledge of garment construction, fabric types, and fit standards • Exceptional color sense • Experience working with overseas vendors • Strong creative and technical skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite