ASSOCIATE DESIGNER JOB DESCRIPTION

Seasonal product leaves the design studio only when someone translates trend research, fabric knowledge, and brand strategy into complete technical packages. That someone is the Associate Designer. Working within a fashion apparel or accessories label, this role owns the daily output of seasonal development: sketching flats, building tech packs, attending fit sessions, and maintaining specification sheets that guide vendors and production partners. The role answers to a Senior Designer, Design Manager, or AVP of Design, and it operates inside the product development calendar that governs every delivery from concept to sample approval.

As the Associate Designer, you translate seasonal trend direction and brand strategy into executable product designs, technical packages, and vendor-ready specifications across one or more apparel or accessories categories. You report to a Senior Designer or Design Manager and work daily alongside Merchandising, Technical Design, and Product Development to keep seasonal deliverables on schedule.

Career Impact: Owning tech pack execution and fit session participation across multiple seasonal categories builds the product development fluency that distinguishes mid-career designers in the fashion and accessories industry.

Business Impact: Buyers and retail partners receive product that meets Conceptual Assortment Plan targets and pre-determined development ratios only when this role keeps specification sheets, trim sheets, and line sheets accurate and current.

Growth Opportunity: The Associate Designer seat is the established step toward a Designer or Senior Designer title, with hands-on exposure to garment construction, PLM workflows, and vendor negotiation that accelerates that progression.

• Develop seasonal tech packs including sketches, construction details, measurements, and trim specifications for assigned categories.
• Execute CAD renderings and illustrator flats that communicate design intent to technical design partners and vendors.
• Attend fit sessions for assigned categories and document comments to ensure accurate translation of design intent.
• Research competitive markets and emerging trends to support seasonal concept development and color direction.
• Maintain line sheets, spec sheets, and pitch sheets throughout the season to reflect all changes and additions.
• Partner with Merchandising and Product Development to align designs with assortment plan slots and margin requirements.
• Coordinate sample reviews and manage vendor communication on design details, artwork submits, and approval timelines.
• Support preparation of presentation boards, doll boards, and fabric swatches for internal design reviews and line presentatio

• Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2 or more years of apparel or accessories design experience, with exposure to seasonal product development workflows.
• Working knowledge of garment construction, fit, fabric development, and standard specification writing.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate technical drawings and flats that meet vendor and production requirements.
• Solid understanding of the seasonal product development calendar, from concept through sample approval.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple categories and deadlines simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for daily coordination with vendors, merchants, and internal design teams.
• Portfolio or work samples demonstrating product design abilities across apparel or accessories categories.

• Experience with PLM systems for managing tech packs, style BOMs, and specification updates across a seasonal line.
• Background in a specific product category such as knit and woven, intimate apparel, footwear, or accessories, with category-level construction knowledge.
• Familiarity with color management processes including color standards, trim development, and overseas supplier coordination.
• Hand-sketching proficiency to scale and in three-quarter view, supporting CAD work in design reviews.

• Tech pack accuracy rate, measured by the number of revision cycles required before vendor approval.
• Fit session comment closure rate, tracking the percentage of open design details resolved within one sample turn.
• On-calendar sample submission rate, reflecting adherence to the Product to Market Calendar delivery dates.
• Line sheet and specification sheet currency, measured by the frequency of out-of-date records flagged by production or merchandising partners.
• Vendor response turnaround, tracking average days to resolve design clarification requests from overseas factories.
• Typical tools: vector design software (commonly Adobe Illustrator); image editing software (commonly Adobe Photoshop); PLM platforms (commonly used across the majority of apparel examples)

• Base Salary Range: $48,000 to $68,000 annually, varying by category and market
• Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus, typically 5 to 8 percent of base salary
• Equity: Not typical at this level in fashion apparel; occasionally offered at larger publicly traded brands
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contribution varies by company size
• PTO: 10 to 15 days annually; some employers offer additional sample sale and clothing allowance days
• Common Perks: Employee merchandise discount, seasonal clothing allowance, and relocation assistance at select employers

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should notify the hiring team at the time of application. Final offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

The Associate Designer, Email owns the end-to-end production of digital marketing campaign emails, including responsive email builds, digital banners, social media assets, landing pages, and website updates for CDW. Working closely with designers, marketing coordinators, specialists, associates, and agencies across a multi-stakeholder environment, the Associate Designer, Email delivers cohesive, brand-aligned digital design that supports CDW Canada's marketing plan and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, create and send responsive emails for recurring deployments and campaigns.
• Manage recurring email sends, triggered email programs and deployments.
• Design, develop and code new email templates in Hubspot and/or Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
• Maintain digital styles for emails and define design solutions for profiles and preferences experiences.
• Design and develop static or animated digital banners, web banners and social media assets for desktop and mobile.
• Create new landing pages or update existing landing pages on CDW.ca.
• Perform online content updates and maintenance to CDW Canada website sections.
• Coordinate revisions for assigned projects, prepare files and schedule deployments.
• Translate brand and business strategies into effective cohesive design focused on the CDW customer.
• Collaborate cross-functionally, use departmental-standard creative tools and produce designs reflecting CDW brand standards.
• Maintain consistency and overall production quality across multiple time-sensitive projects daily.
• Monitor website metrics as required and provide support to the marketing or design team as needed, including evenings or weekends.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human computer interaction, user experience, visual arts, graphic design or related field, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• 1 year of web or related design experience.
• Online portfolio demonstrating design abilities and qualifications for the role.
• Knowledge of WCAG and AODA compliance, responsive design, and limitations and capabilities of various email clients; familiarity with display and social media ad specifications.
• Proficient in HTML and CSS; familiarity with front-end development, coding and User Research Techniques.
• Proficient in the latest Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Hubspot CRM and/or Salesforce Marketing Cloud, including designing, developing and coding email templates.
• Experience with content management systems and digital platforms; proficient in Microsoft Office Applications; experience with Mac and PC environments.
• Portfolio showcasing email designs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to creatively problem solve while balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all stakeholders.
• Bilingual, French and English.

Reporting to the Senior Designer, the Associate Designer builds seasonal accessories and non-apparel collections for the Talbots customer by translating design concepts into innovative handbag and small leather goods product. Partnering with Design, Product Management, Technical Design, Merchandising, and external vendors, the Associate Designer ensures accurate information flow throughout the development process and supports the brand's product integrity from concept through production.

Primary Duties

• Serve as liaison between Design, Product Management, Technical Design and Merchandising to ensure accurate information flow throughout the development process.
• Manage the technical package process, including drawings, measurements, design detail specifications and hand-offs to Technical Design.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the line and track changes and additions; maintain specification, trim and pitch sheets.
• Participate in concept presentations, line building recaps and line presentations; assist in making Design Presentation Boards.
• Research the competitive market and present results and ideas.
• Assist in executing designs to the Conceptual Assortment Plan slots within pre-determined development ratios.
• Continue to develop understanding of the Talbots customer and build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal clients.
• Interface professionally and work effectively in group settings with key partners including Product Development and Sourcing, Merchandising, Fabric and Color teams, and Vendors.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• 3–5 years of related experience.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft Office (Excel required).
• Independent, self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly collaborative with a strong work ethic.

Sitting at the intersection of product design and brand management, the Associate Designer executes seasonal concept development, tech pack production, and vendor communication under the direction of the AVP of Design for a fashion retailer's intimate and lifestyle categories. Operating across Design, Merchandising, and Product Development, the Associate Designer enables accurate translation of design intent from concept through line close while supporting brand integrity internally and externally.

Duties

• Assist Design AVP in creating product collections at the beginning of each season for specific categories.
• Research and develop new fabrics, techniques and silhouettes for categories.
• Support the design team by preparing necessary visual tools including sketches, doll boards, presentation boards, fabric swatches and color standards.
• Email daily communication to vendors and assist in coordinating category samples and CADs for line review and line close.
• Attend all fit sessions pertaining to assigned categories and partner with PD to ensure accurate translation of design intent.
• Partner with merchants to understand category sales and apply that knowledge to future development.
• Assist in all sketching, tech pack execution, tech pack updates and line sheets per category under direction of the Design Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in design or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in a design or product development role for a fashion retailer.
• Background in fit, fabric development, finishes and construction details preferred; intimate apparel experience a plus.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; prior PLM, Adobe Illustrator and Kaleidostyle experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to build and sustain relationships quickly.

Embedded within the design and product development team, the Associate Designer builds trend-right, brand-aligned apparel collections by executing technical kits, managing color and merchandising, and presenting collection stories to customers under aggressive timelines. Working closely with PLMs, Developers, Patternmakers, and Fabric Developers across seasonal line development and Fit Sessions, the Associate Designer shapes product that reflects an authentic athletic brand identity.

Core Functions

• Support the Design Team by presenting a collection story to customers under aggressive timelines.
• Develop and execute clear and detailed technical kits for development.
• Manage merchandising page and own color management of the line.
• Build presentation files and own the creative process for several styles as a portion of the line.
• Build and continually improve sports competency across all categories.
• Interact cross-functionally with PLMs, Developers, Patternmakers and Fabric Developers on seasonal line development, including Fit Sessions.

Qualifications & Experience

• BA or BFA in Apparel, Graphic, or Industrial Design.
• 1+ years of design experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Knowledge and understanding of garment construction and passion for designing compelling, cutting-edge product.
• Fast, efficient, nimble and accountable; comfortable working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with constructive feedback; ability to take direction and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills for both interpersonal relationships and presentations.
• Location: Baltimore, MD; 2 days in office per week.
• Relocation may be provided up to a specified amount.

A key member of the Sam Edelman footwear design team, the Associate Designer builds a cohesive seasonal product line by integrating trend research, hand-sketching, CAD renderings, and cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, development, and innovation teams. Collaborating across product development, merchandising, and overseas supplier relationships, the Associate Designer shapes brand-aligned footwear that meets customer needs and drives a successful brand identity.

Functions

• Maintain knowledge of current and future trends by partnering with product development and design teams and by shopping major markets domestically.
• Work with the design team to create and detail the product line through hand-sketching and CAD renderings, integrating trend, brand and merchandising requirements.
• Partner with the footwear design team to choose seasonal colors and work closely with sales to understand customer needs and business models.
• Collaborate with marketing and development teams to maintain a cohesive brand story for the line.
• Partner with innovation teams to upgrade and elevate product offerings.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of brand character to design footwear that drives a successful brand.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising, design or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience designing product in footwear, fashion or a related industry.
• Strong hand sketching (to scale, three-quarter view and thumbnail) required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) required; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign preferred.
• CAD design experience preferred.

Delivering commercially viable, brand-right product for women's sleep and foundations depends on the Associate Designer, who creates tech packs, manages sketch callouts, participates in fittings, and supports line edits across the full seasonal design cycle. Based within the design team and working with design leads and technical design partners, the Associate Designer ensures product consistency with market trends and business strategy at every stage of development.

Accountabilities

• Work with design leads to create product that is brand-right, aspirational and commercially viable.
• Participate in seasonal research for emerging trends and competitor analysis.
• Assist in ensuring product is consistent with market trends and business strategy.
• Manage sketch callouts and communicate desired fit and aesthetic to technical design.
• Participate in fittings and maintain sketch updates in PLM, including trims, wash and specifications.
• Create tech packs in PLM following the Product to Market Calendar to ensure timely sample production and delivery.
• Participate in line edits to land the final assortment.

Technical Qualifications

• 2–4 years of design experience.
• Solid hand sketching flat skills and solid understanding of the design process.
• Good design, trend and color sense.
• Knowledge of wash processes and garment dye techniques.
• Computer knowledge of PLM and Illustrator.
• Ability to think three-dimensionally and to visualize from swatch to body.

As the Associate Designer, this role shapes the creative direction of marketing and branding campaigns by producing digital onsite, social, offline, ad sales, and video assets across all channels. The design team relies on this work to maintain brand consistency, increase asset efficiency, and deliver on-deadline creative solutions for a broad range of marketing initiatives.

Activities

• Spearhead and develop creative direction of marketing and branding campaigns together with other functional teams.
• Ideate, propose and execute creative strategies to increase efficiency of assets across all channels.
• Manage creative projects independently with little supervision.
• Create and design digital onsite, social, offline, ad sales and video assets.
• Adhere to brand guidelines and complete projects according to deadline.
• Design social graphics, offline collaterals and other online marketing assets.

Position Requirements

• At least 1–3 years of design experience.
• Must be well versed in creative tools such as Photoshop.
• Creative problem solver and strategic thinker who is self-motivated, well-organized and proactive.
• Must be organized, work gracefully under pressure and switch between projects seamlessly in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent collaboration skills; experience working with internal teams.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Associate Designer delivers visual solutions spanning branding, infographics, data visualization, presentations, and print production for BCG cases, proposals, workshops, and campaigns, meeting high BCG standards under the supervision of a Senior Designer. Success in the position means translating complex business language and ideas into compelling visual stories while managing projects from creative brief to final deliverable across a collaborative, global design environment.

Operational Focus

• Assist in creating compelling and holistic creative visual solutions including branding, logos, brochures, infographics, iconography, presentations, storyboards, posters, data visualization, web banners, prototypes and event materials for cases, proposals, workshops and campaigns.
• Work on projects from creative brief to final deliverable, selecting and developing assets and executing final production with strong understanding of digital and print-ready artwork preparation.
• Support the team in translating business language, processes and complex ideas into compelling visual stories, balancing creativity, design thinking and innovation with business acumen.
• Assist in selecting photography, developing icons and graphics and managing final print production.
• Solve problems under a consultative approach, ensuring adequate communication with stakeholders with structured self-organization and teamwork.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, challenging and innovative design environment as both an individual contributor and collaborative team member.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in design, graphic design, fine arts or a related field.
• Expertise in visual design and visual theory including composition, color theory and typography, with a strong affinity for latest design trends and new media.
• Proven B2B experience and deep knowledge of business language with client-facing experience.
• Proven expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and MS Office (interactive PowerPoint); Adobe Premiere, AfterEffects, Sketch or InVision Studio experience is a plus.
• Experience working in a collaborative design environment; global team experience is a plus.
• Strong portfolio and excellent English language skills.

The Associate Designer delivers advertising and packaging assets, brand language, and production-ready files for multiple Sazerac brands by working across concepts through to technical detailing and global file delivery. Serving as a contributing member of the brand creative team, the Associate Designer supports campaign launches, brand strategy ideation, and guideline development that enable consistent, high-quality print and digital output.

Key Deliverables

• Understanding brand work and turn client creative briefs into executable content.
• Create and produce advertising and packaging assets for assigned brands.
• Ideate, brainstorm and contribute to brand strategy.
• Create or edit images in Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign; responsible for working across concepts through to design and technical detailing and editing existing assets covering typography, layout, composition and color.
• Develop brand language and guidelines for marketing use.
• Deliver final files built smartly for global use with orderly layers, optimized specs and organized folder structures.
• Collaborate with the team to launch projects and utilize feedback from other designers to improve.

Professional Experience

• BA in Graphic Design or related degree.
• Up to 3 years of design experience with hands-on experience in print and digital assets.
• Developing understanding of graphic design, layout principles, print production, pre-flighting, key-lining, typography and typesetting.
• Understanding of creative processes, art direction and technical constraints for display advertising.
• Proficient with Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) and Microsoft Office including PowerPoint and Word.
• Project management acumen with the ability to manage multiple projects; high level of organizational skills; attention to detail and strong color sense.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; self-starter with ability to work with multiple team members.
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing print and branding work.

Embedded within the MOD creative team, the Associate Designer builds graphic designs across multiple properties and brands for the Merch-on-Demand and Print-on-Demand business model, including pitch decks, style guides, and franchise expansion concepts. Working closely with MOD partners, internal teams, and content partners, the Associate Designer leads monthly development coordination and upholds high graphic design standards across a multi-brand portfolio.

Areas of Ownership

• Develop graphic designs across multiple properties and brands for the Merch-on-Demand and Print-on-Demand business model.
• Create pitch decks and style guides for internal and external partners.
• Generate ideas for franchise expansion within the POD/MOD business model and develop art styles and techniques to coordinate with marketplace trends.
• Contribute new product ideas and participate in brainstorming sessions.
• Coordinate with MOD partners, internal teams and content partners on new monthly development.
• Flex and design for multiple brands while maintaining high graphic design standards for the MOD business.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Art and Design preferred.
• 2–5 years of related work experience in graphic design, illustration, character art or merchandise design.
• Strong knowledge of graphic design, branding, fashion and merchandise design; strong traditional and digital drawing skills including character stylization and hand lettering/custom typography.
• Strong expertise in both design and illustration; strong color sense and design layout/composition abilities.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Keynote).
• Pro-active, can-do attitude; able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with strong time management skills.

Reporting to the Design Director, the Associate Designer shapes the production quality of children's and National Geographic Kids books by releasing print-ready files, managing pre-press preparation, and reworking design files to match printer specs and templates. Partnering with production editorial, designers, and the adult books group, the Associate Designer enables accurate, on-schedule reprint releases and supports style guide maintenance and presentation design across the publishing program.

Role Responsibilities

• Release clean, print-ready files ensuring technical soundness and accuracy to prevent errors and inconsistencies.
• Assist designers in designing interiors and covers for series and identify production problems with new design proposals.
• Manage and fulfill promotional, sales and marketing material requests.
• Design and organize images for Spot Art and Photo Pools; establish and maintain an organizational process for marketing files and communicate design adjustments to stakeholders.
• Manage final stages of pre-press file preparation and rework design files to match printer specs and templates for children's books.
• Work with production editorial to correct and release all reprints for National Geographic Kids books.
• Assist Design Director in maintaining style guide assets, designing presentation slides, creating book series templates and supporting the adult books group with reprints and InDesign style sheets.
• Capture and distribute notes at creative reviews.

Background & Experience

• 2–3 years of related experience in print design.
• Knowledge of printing processes, production and techniques; strong knowledge of National Geographic subject areas.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically page layout and color builds; ability to understand templates and convert millimeters to inches.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines; ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Sitting at the intersection of trend research and technical execution, the Associate Designer leads seasonal product design for the baby division by creating style CADs, managing linesheets, building tech packs, and handling artwork submits and sample comments under the direction of the Design Manager. Operating across design, technical design, and vendor-facing workflows, the Associate Designer enables accurate, on-time product development from concept through prototype for a childrenswear marketplace.

Job Functions

• Work with the Design Manager to create a seasonally relevant product line for the baby division.
• Shop appropriate markets and assist the manager in conceptualizing product design inclusive of silhouette, color, fabric, print and pattern direction.
• Work with the Design Manager to create style CADs and manage linesheets.
• Sketch illustrator flats and create design tech packs for pass-off to technical design partners.
• Manage style BOMs in PLM system and prepare materials for development including color, fabric and trim cards.
• Manage artwork submits and sample comments for the division.
• Attend fittings and partner with technical designers.
• Provide general administrative assistance including copying, filing, maintaining library and assembling design boards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Apparel Design degree or related field of study.
• 3–5 years of apparel design experience.
• Adobe Illustrator proficiency; Photoshop and PLM system experience required.
• High taste level and excellent eye for color, graphics, print and pattern with ability to translate into brand aesthetic.
• Awareness of current fashion trends and understanding of the childrenswear marketplace.
• Solution-oriented critical thinker with the ability to balance multiple projects and priorities; demonstrated ability to produce accurate work under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational skills; highly detail-oriented with exceptional follow-through.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• High-energy team player with a can-do attitude; flexible and adaptable in a highly collaborative environment.

A key member of the design and marketing leadership team, the Associate Designer delivers production files, creative concepts, and design solutions across small projects and phases of larger projects under direct supervision of Designers, Senior Designers, Art Directors, and the Creative Director. Collaborating across seniority levels and disciplines, the Associate Designer builds specialized knowledge in design software and discipline while growing toward more autonomous ideation and problem-solving.

What You'll Do

• May be assigned to a small project or to phase(s) of a larger project.
• Present design solutions to simple or routine problems.
• Apply specialized knowledge of design software, technology and discipline.
• Rely on senior staff for design, ideation and problem-solving guidance while growing toward more autonomous work.
• Receive daily guidance from senior staff and/or project leader; work under direct supervision with specific instruction.
• Increase knowledge in design software, technology and discipline; may begin apprenticeship toward specialization.
• May have minor Line of Business ownership responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in design, marketing or related field, or equivalent experience; no prior experience required with bachelor's degree.
• Ability to work through problems effectively and provide solutions; ability to accurately follow directions and apply solutions ranging from abstract to specific across a variety of channels.
• Experience designing in Adobe Creative Suite with designs rooted in design principles.
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Delivering footwear that reflects Crocs' iconic DNA depends on the Associate Designer, who drives concept designs through brand-right inspiration, color, form, detail, materials, and technical drawings across several product lines under the direction of Design Leadership. Based within the cross-functional design and product team and collaborating with product line management, development, and merchandising, the Associate Designer advances groundbreaking ideas that define brand identity in the global marketplace.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Crocs' iconic DNA and implement the design vision across several product lines.
• Drive future-forward concept designs under the direction of Design Leadership, leading designs through brand-right concept inspiration, color, form, detail, materials and technical drawings while ensuring timely results.
• Demonstrate global marketplace insights, understand key competitors and integrate that knowledge into brand strategy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, product line management, development and merchandising; encourage teams to pursue groundbreaking, innovative ideas within the creative and brand strategy.
• Push for new ways of thinking and explore the unknown using fresh and unique approaches to design problems.
• Be an excellent teammate: open to learning, receiving feedback and encouraging those around you.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Fashion or related field.
• 0–3+ years of experience crafting footwear products.
• Understanding of construction, lasts, patterns and materials; experience with sketching and 2D & 3D design programs is a plus; ability to deliver exceptional design work.
• Technical background and proficient in Adobe CC (Photoshop and Illustrator).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

As the Associate Designer, this role shapes color development, print design, and technical spec drawings for all projects under the direction of the Director of Color, Materials, and Graphics. The product team relies on this work to deliver trend-relevant, consumer-focused concepts across Fashion, Sport/Hype Lifestyle, and Outdoor Adventure categories in partnership with Product Development, Category Management, and Merchandising.

Scope of Work

• Deliver compelling design concepts that meet design briefs under the direction of the Director of Color, Materials and Graphics.
• Develop color development, print design and technical spec drawings for all projects in a timely manner.
• Work with overseas suppliers to develop and finalize new color development.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Category Management and Merchandising.
• Demonstrate a passion for Fashion/Style, Sport/Hype Lifestyle Culture and/or Outdoor Adventure with a keen knowledge of consumer shopping and buying habits.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Apparel, Footwear, and/or Print and Pattern Design or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant design experience.
• Strong understanding and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; PowerPoint experience is a plus.
• Experience creating unique print and pattern designs through hand sketching or computer rendering is a plus.
• An elevated, trend-relevant aesthetic for color and print design with an acute eye for detail.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Associate Designer produces pixel-perfect digital marketing assets, including key art manipulation, Photoshop compositing, and global campaign versioning, in support of Creative and Art Directors across entertainment and sports brand initiatives. The work directly supports the highest possible brand design standards while building hands-on digital production experience across a portfolio of global marketing campaigns.

Work Activities

• Support Creative/Art Directors with the production of digital marketing assets.
• Design pixel-perfect digital marketing assets including heavy key art manipulation and Photoshop compositing.
• Execute iteration and versioning of creative assets for global marketing campaigns.
• Organize and name files appropriately for team members, vendors and agency partners.
• Maintain the highest possible design standards for the brand.
• Remain eager to learn and provide design solutions based on Creative/Art Director feedback.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Design, Fine Art, Advertising or relevant field.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Digital Production Artist or in a similar role.
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign; Sketch, HTML or CSS experience is a plus.
• Must have digital production skills for creating assets in a fast-paced environment; candidates with sports, lifestyle or entertainment brand experience are a plus.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, take direction and collaborate as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; commitment to excellence and attention to detail.
• Portfolio or work examples required.

The Associate Designer owns preliminary design research, seasonal Illustrator designs, PLM tech pack creation, and cross-functional follow-up with sales, technical design, and production partners across Men's, Boys', and Toddler Boys' apparel categories. Working under the direction of the Design Manager and alongside internal and external partners, the Associate Designer ensures accurate, on-calendar product development from concept through production sample analysis.

Performance Expectations

• Work with the Design Manager for preliminary design research including competitive analysis; pull fabrics, develop concepts, create new trim and art, assemble presentation boards, and prepare mock-ups, color-ups and inspirational photos.
• Work on initial seasonal designs in Illustrator according to line plans, sales needs and emerging trends, ensuring timely execution of the product development calendar.
• Create PLM tech packs to generate costing, samples and production and manage updates and changes throughout the season.
• Prepare and update line sheets; attend fittings and evaluate fit samples for design details.
• Analyze pre-production and production samples to verify accuracy of all design details.
• Follow up with internal and external partners including sales, technical design and production to facilitate inter-office communication.
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Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design or related field.
• 2+ years of apparel design experience; active experience in Men's, Boys' and/or Toddler Boys' preferred.
• Solid understanding of garment construction.
• Proficient in Illustrator, Excel and PLM.
• Very detail-oriented with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Reporting to the creative leadership at WM Studios, the Associate Designer executes creative assets in support of network and corporate partners by concepting, designing, and delivering multi-layered work across Design/VFX, Editorial, and Sound Design collaborations. Partnering with fellow craftspeople and entry-level talent, the Associate Designer enables original, on-schedule creative output that reflects risk-taking and stylistic variety across every assigned project.

Key Responsibilities

• Concept, design and execute creative assets in support of network and corporate partners.
• Understand and execute multi-layered deliverables.
• Collaborate with craftspeople in Sound Design, Editorial and Design/VFX.
• Participate in brainstorm sessions and support creative teams as needed.
• Help mentor entry-level talent.
• Show originality by providing unique solutions with stylistic variety; manage personal and project time frames and complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Demonstrate risk-taking and innovation by seeking creative opportunities in each task.

Position Requirements

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced environment; television post-production preferred.
• Creative flair for storytelling with high attention to detail; demo reel of current work required.
• Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly After Effects.
• Thorough understanding of post-production processes and familiarity with file management; knowledge of social media platforms including Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
• Ability to perform under tight deadlines and work flexible hours as needed.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, time management skills and self-motivation; willingness to take initiative.

Sitting at the intersection of trend research and technical footwear execution, the Associate Designer supports the design team with CADs, prints, graphics, sourcing packages, and seasonal technical specification packages from conception through prototype correction. Operating across design, overseas vendor coordination, and presentation preparation, the Associate Designer enables accurate, timely product development for footwear collections each season.

Core Functions

• Support the Design team with CADs, prints and graphics as well as any in-house design tasks.
• Partner with the design team to execute seasonal design projects from conception to prototype phase, including designing and creating technical specification packages for footwear collections and correcting prototypes.
• Assist in creating sourcing packages for overseas vendors including materials, trims, hardware and details.
• Support research, gathering and analyzing of trends for team meetings.
• Organize and update presentation boards and assist in preparation for meetings.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• DEC or Bachelor's in Fashion Design or equivalent.
• Keen sense of fashion, trends and pop culture.
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign; knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (spoken and written).
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

A key member of the Space Planning and Management team, the Associate Designer leads day-to-day move management, vendor coordination, database maintenance, and client support for relocation, furniture reconfiguration, and IT system implementations across the client site population. Collaborating across contractors, building management, and internal clients, the Associate Designer enables accurate project execution, vendor compliance, and a superior customer service experience for all site occupants.

Primary Duties

• Provide operational and procedural support to ensure projects are executed in accordance with departmental, building and client means, methods and procedures.
• Serve as the client single-point-of-contact for day-to-day moves, adds and changes; receive all user move requests and oversee scheduling, execution and vendor management.
• Provide superior customer service for day-to-day activities and questions as well as project support for large moves.
• Support the maintenance of a central database housing property floor plans, space configurations and furniture layouts; manage work orders and requests in the CAFM system (Manhattan).
• Ensure vendor compliance with building standards and policies; maintain as-built files, documentation and database information including furniture and move documentation.
• Obtain quotes and generate RFQs for MAC and simple projects; issue work orders to contractors, supervise furniture and equipment moves, and receive and verify invoices for payment.
• Produce regular reports and administer customer satisfaction surveys in compliance with established contractual performance indicators.

Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in project or technology coordination preferred.
• Strong knowledge of move processes and furniture systems; experience with database work order or CAFM systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel and Visio.
• Client and customer service focused with strong organizational, technology and communication skills; superior oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop excellent client relations, management and consultation skills.

Embedded within the game design team, the Associate Designer creates balanced abilities and move sets across multiple characters by working closely with design leads, VFX artists, and gameplay programmers to deliver against the product vision. Working closely with senior designers who provide mentorship and craft guidance, the Associate Designer advances combat mechanics that balance depth, approachability, and innovation within contemporary game trends.

Core Responsibilities

• Work closely with the design team and creative leaders to create varied, unique and balanced abilities and move sets across multiple characters.
• Distill character designs into thematically appropriate abilities and maintain a sweet spot between depth and approachability in combat mechanics.
• Analyze user feedback and analytics data to help ensure combat balance.
• Collaborate closely with VFX artists and gameplay programmers to develop and deliver against the product vision.
• Propose novel methods of play that make use of existing gameplay mechanics.
• Be mentored by more senior designers to hone craft and focus career growth.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Game/Level Design or equivalent practical experience.
• 1+ year of experience or equivalent portfolio from team-based projects.
• Strong knowledge of combat design principles, theories and contemporary game trends; well versed in UX, balance and implementation.
• Examples of balanced combat systems designed or guided independently; solid understanding of UE4/5.
• Great writing, presenting and team communication skills; ability to effectively communicate design direction, requirements and deliverables.
• Art, programming or audio skills are a plus; deep love of video games.

Delivering a competitive, trend-right jewelry product line that supports strategic and financial objectives depends on the Associate Designer, who develops and executes seasonal collections from loose sketches through finalized technical drawings and manufacturing specs in alignment with the product plan. Based within the product design team and collaborating with Product Development, upper management, and vendor partners, the Associate Designer enables brand-appropriate, cost-optimized collections across every season.

Duties

• Develop and execute product designs that achieve overall product strategy and merchandise objectives.
• Participate in research and development of seasonal trends, color stories and category-specific concepts.
• Assist in product presentations including boards, tear sheets and samples; present seasonal concepts to the team and upper management.
• Loose sketch design ideas and concepts to convey to the design team; prepare and finalize technical drawings of proposed products for production.
• Interpret design and style trends into brand-appropriate product within targeted retail pricing.
• Accurately specify componentry from catalogs and swatch boards for use in manufacturing.
• Design brand-appropriate, trend-right jewelry collections; adhere to design calendar and deadlines.
• Collaborate with the Product Development team to optimize aesthetics and cost targets.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Jewelry Design, Design, Fine Art or related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of direct jewelry design experience.
• Fundamental understanding of how jewelry is made, manufactured and engineered; ability to spot emerging trends and translate them into brand-appropriate product.
• Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop; proficient in MS Office.
• Demonstrated creative ability with excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload with multiple deadlines; team player with desire to work in a corporate setting.

As the Associate Designer, this role creates detailed flats, tech packs, and presentation boards while supporting designers throughout the full development cycle from concept to production for knit and woven juniors categories. The design team relies on this work to ensure accurate garment specs, on-schedule fit sessions, and continuous knowledge development across dresses, jumpsuits, rompers, and tops.

Functions

• Support designers throughout the development cycle from concept to production.
• Sketch detailed flats and design presentation boards.
• Communicate and follow up with factories and team members on product development design details.
• Spec garments and communicate construction details accurately; understand and apply the Time and Action Calendar.
• Support the Designer with inspiration and trend research.
• Attend fitting sessions for area of responsibility.
• Create an environment that promotes continual learning and development for future leadership and growth.

Background & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in apparel design.
• 3–4 years of experience in knit and woven juniors dresses, jumpsuits, rompers and tops.
• Fabric knowledge in both knit and woven; approvals experience and knowledge of the full garment lifecycle including construction, fit and standard specs.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; able to make CADs and create graphic prints from scratch; PLM knowledge is a plus.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills; proactive team player.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.