Overview
Senior Designer- Juniors Apparel Jobs in New York, NY at The Goodkind Group
Senior Apparel Designer – Juniors’ Ready-to-Wear
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid: 4 days in-office / Fridays remote)
Salary Range: $80,000 – $115,000 / year
Job Type: Full-time, Direct hire role
About the Role
We are seeking a talented, trend-forward Senior Apparel Designer to join our team in NYC! Working closely with our Design Director, you will help create an exciting, commercial young adult/juniors’ line for Walmart, with a heavy focus on cut-and-sew knits, woven bottoms, and sets.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess sharp technical design skills, and love seeing your creations hit major retail shelves, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
- Design Execution: Produce fast, accurate, and on-trend apparel sketches using Adobe Illustrator.
- Project Management: Stay highly organized to hit critical deadlines and ensure smooth project workflows.
- Trend Research: Run in-depth trend and competitive shopping research to pitch brand-appropriate concepts that align with vendor capabilities.
- Technical Design: Build detailed, accurate tech packs within PLM systems to communicate specifications overseas.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with the Design Director to coordinate with overseas vendors and integrate customer feedback.
- Collaborate with the graphics team to align on print and graphic directions.
- Troubleshoot sample issues proactively to keep production on schedule.
What We’re Looking For (Requirements)
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Apparel Design or a related field.
- Experience: 4+ years of full-time professional design experience in cut-and-sew and woven categories. Juniors/Young Adult fashion experience is highly preferred.
- Tech Skills: Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems.
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of garment construction, manufacturing processes, and vendor communication.
- Mindset: Meticulous attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a true passion for staying ahead of fashion trends.
How to Apply
Portfolio Required: Please include a portfolio showcasing your design work, particularly in the juniors’ or young adult categories. We appreciate clean, detailed submissions as part of our interview process.
Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and specialized skills. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Pay: $90,000.00 – $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Senior Designer- Juniors Apparel
Company: The Goodkind Group
Location: New York, NY
