What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Activewear Designer position at The Moret Group?
The Associate Designer for Activewear will report to Design Director and work on entire product life cycle including trend research, inspiration, sketches, mock-ups, details and fit.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in trend, color, and print research for each season
- Create technical sketches and tech packs for development
- Create color CADs for presentations
- Communicate with overseas factories
- Source incoming swatches/trims from the factories for seasonal fabric development
- Review incoming samples to present at customer meetings; making sure submits are matching to standard and licensing agreement
- Maintain an organized design space (samples, files, visual CADs etc.) so that information is readily accessible to teammates
- Assist in organizing samples in design showroom
- Prepare color cards for internal and external use
- Assist in preparing pitch decks and samples for client presentations as needed
Requirements:
- Knowledgeable about fabric and garment construction
- Working knowledge of activewear market landscape
- Working knowledge of overseas product development process
- Strong communication skills to collaborate and communicate internally with cross-functional teams: Design, Sales, Production, & Overseas.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Self-sufficient and able to work independently or as part of a group
- Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop proficiency
- Degree in fashion/apparel focus OR comparable knowledge/experience (2 years)
Additional Information:
- This is a full-time opportunity
- The position will be based in New York City - Midtown Manhattan
- Hybrid - this position allows for one day a week of remote work (dependent on the needs of the week)
Salary : $60,000 - $73,500