Associate Designer Women's / Men's Contemporary Apparel

We are working on a few Associate Design roles with a top apparel company based in Downtown LA. There are roles - one is covering men's and women's denim, and the other is men's and women's sportswear for a contemporary, better brand. Will be working on products sold to off-price channels for these roles. There is another Associate-level role as well, supporting a women's contemporary better brand for the same company. Please send your resume and work samples, and we can speak further.

• In total, 3 roles - so let me know which one(s) would interest you.
• Role is also a hybrid schedule in their LA office.
• Great company to work for with top benefits, discounts, etc.!

Responsibilities:

Associate, Designer
As an Associate Designer, you will play a key supporting role in the seasonal design and development process for denim and ready-to-wear for both women’s and men’s categories as needed. Working under the direction of the Senior Manager of Product Development and Design, you’ll help bring styles to life—from concept to final product—through trend research, sketching, sample development, and collaboration across cross-functional teams. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to grow their technical and creative skills.

The Associate Designer supports the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by creating and executing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process.

Strategy & Innovation

• Research and identify brand-right seasonal trends and concepts
• Support execution of seasonal design within the context of the overall assortment, cost and vendor strategy

Product Design & Development

• Create flat sketches using Adobe Illustrator for garments including jeans, jackets, skirts, shorts, shirts, sweaters for women’s and men’s categories
• Prepare tech packs, update spec sheets, and maintain accurate product records in PLM or shared drives
• Support fabric and trim selection, wash development, and sample tracking
• Attend fittings and assist with fit notes for development and production

Operations & Execution

• Maintain design libraries, sample archives, and organizational tools
• Track development milestones to ensure on-time sample delivery
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in technical design, production, and merchandising

Relationships & Communication

• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors
• Support follow-up on sample status, fabric / lab dip/ knit down approvals
• Support in denim wash approvals and communication to vendors for denim role
• Assist in maintaining denim wash standard library for denim role
• Work closely with the Senior Manager of Product Development and Design, to ensure design execution aligns with brand and business goals

Team Contribution

• Bring a collaborative, solutions-oriented attitude to the team
• Take initiative to learn and manage up when appropriate
• Stay organized, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Assist in preparation for key allocation meetings, including preparing samples and supporting documents

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field
• 3-4 years of experience in apparel design; denim experience preferred and/or sportswear experience based on role
• Strong sketching ability and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign (Mac environment)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel/ Word/ PowerPoint) to maintain WIP reports.
• Comprehensive understanding of garment construction, wash processes, and fabric behavior (especially denim for denim role)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

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