What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Designer, Dresses position at G-III Apparel Group?
Job Title: Associate Designer
Brand/Product Focus: Vince Camuto/Dresses
Location (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District
Key Accountabilities
Design & Development
- Create high-quality sketches for development — both hand and digital (Illustrator)
- Build complete design packages including sketches, tech packs, and line sheets
- Research seasonal concepts, innovative trims, and new fabrics aligned to brand direction
- Maintain organized development documentation, inclusive of artwork, fabric worksheets, trims, line lists, and proto history
- Partner with Technical Design during fittings; update and communicate revisions to factories
- Review and approve artwork strike-offs, wash panels, lab dips, and development submits
- Create CAD boards and visual presentations for internal and external meetings with speed and accuracy
Product Development & Communications
- Maintain charts for overseas sample development and delivery tracking
- Communicate daily with vendors and global sourcing partners
- Prepare samples for key milestone meetings and market presentations
- Execute PLM data entry including Bill of Materials creation and updates
- Support coordination of both domestic and overseas development activities
Education & Experience
- Minimum 2 years of professional apparel design experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or equivalent experience
- Experience working in a high SKU count environment required
- Knowledge of apparel construction, development timelines, and calendar management
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM, Microsoft Excel & Office Suite
- Strong hand sketching and flat sketching ability
Skills & Behaviors
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data manipulation, v-lookup)
- Excellent detail-orientation, organization, and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrates initiative, problem-solving, and adaptability
- Builds and maintains strong vendor and internal partnerships
Compensation
Annual Equivalent: $60,000 – $75,000 (based on a 40-hour work week)
This range is provided as a good-faith compensation estimate pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.
About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.
G-III excels at delivering confidence and excitement to customers through fashion. We are industry leaders in global design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing — powering a diverse portfolio of over 30 owned and licensed brands.
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.
Licensed brands include: Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville, and others.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000