Associate Designer

Responsibilities:

• Manage Seasonal Calendar and keep development on track
• Create initial Development Techpacks and BOMs
• Create, update and organize flat sketches by hand using Procreate and CADs with Illustrator
• Create and maintain WIP, sample logs, shipping log, linesheet, etc.
• Communicate with factories and vendors
• Sample tracking
• Spec garments to prep for fittings
• Attend development fittings – take detailed notes, upload fit photos, revise sketches, etc.
• Fit comments - Responsible for working directly with the TD team in office to complete fit comments, construction details and POM selection when needed
• Research inspiration, design details, print techniques, etc. . 
• Print Development - Assist with colorups, assist with print launches, follow up with strike offs, assist with revised print comments, Pantone matching, etc.
• Sourcing any domestic trims, etc. on a need basis, source fabric with agents in NY, create sourcing documents for overseas factories
• Maintain and organize all files, materials, and communication
• Responsible for attending weekly TD trainings in office 

Skills / Qualifications:

• Degree in fashion design or similar
• 5+ years of related experience – Contemporary or Designer brand a plus
• Ability to understand and fully incorporate the brand’s aesthetic
• Extensive knowledge in garment and fabric construction
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop and Excel
• Detailed oriented, organized and strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent sense of style, color and print
• Strong Communication Skills
• Deep interest in sustainable practices
• Based in New York and able to work in person and remote

To Apply:

Please email resumes and portfolio link to pei@apieceapart.com and starr@apieceapart.com. Please include job title in subject line.