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About the Role

This role supports the design and development of trend-driven sweater collections for the Junior women's market, assisting throughout the product lifecycle from concept through production. The Assistant Designer will provide creative and administrative assistance, manage workload, support the Walmart business, and ensure seamless execution.

Responsibilities

• Support the Design Director and design team in the development and execution of seasonal sweater collections.
• Create and revise flat sketches, CADs, and presentation materials using Adobe Illustrator.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of tech packs, design packages, and PLM updates throughout the development process.
• Track samples, prototypes, and development submissions to ensure timely follow-up and organization.
• Organize and maintain seasonal design boards, inspiration materials, yarn libraries, and sample archives.
• Assist with yarn, stitch, trim, and color development under the guidance of senior design leadership.
• Conduct trend, market, and competitive research across the junior and young women's apparel market to identify emerging opportunities.
• Help prepare product review meetings, line presentations, and seasonal assortment reviews.
• Manage sample organization, checking over new development samples and making any necessary revisions.
• Assist with Walmart and customer-specific documentation, including tags, packaging, and required product information for selected styles.
• Ensure all design deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.

Requirements

• Submit a back-to-school mood board for the junior's sweater market.
• Share 2-3 technical black and white sketches using Adobe Illustrator.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• 1–3 years of apparel design experience, preferably in sweaters, knitwear, or women's apparel.
• Understanding of sweater construction, yarns, gauges, stitches, and knit techniques preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; knowledge of Photoshop is a plus.
• Familiarity with PLM systems and tech pack creation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and time management abilities.
• Passion for fashion, knitwear, and trend-driven product development.
• Experience working with Walmart, junior apparel, or young women's brands is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a dynamic design environment.
• Collaborative team player with a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Creative thinker with a strong sense of trend, color, and silhouette.
• Ability to balance fashion innovation with commercial viability.

Skills

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• PLM systems
• Tech pack creation
• Trend research
• Market research
• Competitive research
• Sample management
• Organization
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Follow-through
• Time management

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Hybrid
• 4 days a week in the office
• Fridays work from home

Experience Level

• 1-3 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field

Salary/Compensations

• $52,000 - $60,000

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled.
• We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination based on their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.