What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Designer, Jessica Howard position at G-III Apparel Group?
Job Title: Assistant Designer, Jessica Howard
Brand/Product Focus: Dresses – Day
Location (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District
Reports To: Design Director
About G-III Apparel Group
G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.
Position Summary
The Assistant Designer will support the design team to seamlessly deliver samples and assist throughout the product development process for the dress line. This role will strategize with team members to ensure operational excellence and contribute to the creative and organizational needs of the design department.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with creation and maintenance of cost cards.
- Manage the handoff of design development from design office to production for orders.
- Maintain and organize the sample room; coordinate with cutter and sewers.
- Track domestic and overseas samples to ensure timely delivery.
- Keep showroom samples organized and presentation-ready.
- Organize and maintain the swatch library by vendor and quality.
- Support CAD work in Photoshop and clean garment images for the FileMaker operating system.
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in a design support role (dresses experience preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop CS, MS Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Compensation & Benefits
The pay range for this position is: $50,000 – $65,000 per year.
Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.
About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com
G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000