Title: Associate Designer – Men’s & Boys’ Denim & Woven Bottoms
Location: New York, NY
Onsite 5 days a week
Salary: 65-75k DOE
Position Overview
We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Associate Designer to support the design and development of Men’s and Boys’ denim and non-denim woven bottoms. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing bottoms with a strong understanding of denim washes, woven fabrications, and bottom-specific construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Research seasonal trends, fabrics, washes, and silhouettes relevant to Men’s and Boys’ denim and woven bottoms.
- Support seasonal assortment and line planning aligned with brand vision, customer needs, and retailer requirements.
- Create and present inspiration boards, fabric direction, and wash concepts.
- Develop detailed CADs, technical sketches, and presentation materials for denim and woven bottoms.
- Collaborate on fabric, trim, branding, and wash development.
- Clearly detail wash processes, finishes, and construction callouts for vendor execution.
- Maintain accurate style sheets, fabric/wash libraries, and line plans.
- Track development samples, fit samples, wash submissions, and fabric developments from concept through final approval.
- Review lab dips, strike-offs, wash tests, and garment samples for accuracy, quality, and brand alignment.
- Partner with overseas vendors to resolve development issues and ensure on-time delivery.
- Partner closely with Design, Technical Design, Production, and Merchandising to ensure fit, cost, and execution meet expectations.
- Communicate with overseas vendors to manage approvals, timelines, and sample revisions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
- 3–5 years of apparel design experience, with a strong focus on denim and/or non-denim woven bottoms.
- Experience designing for Men’s and/or Boys’ categories
- Strong understanding of denim washes, woven fabrications, and bottom construction.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PLM systems.
