Associate Designer : Mens & Boys ( denim and wovens

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Contract type:
Full-Time

Location:

NEW YORK , NY

Specialty:
Fashion

Salary: $65,000/year- 75,000/year

Remote:
No

Reference: 505897

Contact name:
Alana Yavers

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Title: Associate Designer – Men’s & Boys’ Denim & Woven Bottoms

Location: New York, NY

Onsite 5 days a week | Salary: 65-75k DOE

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Associate Designer to support the design and development of Men’s and Boys’ denim and non-denim woven bottoms. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing bottoms with a strong understanding of denim washes, woven fabrications, and bottom-specific construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Research seasonal trends, fabrics, washes, and silhouettes relevant to Men’s and Boys’ denim and woven bottoms.
• Support seasonal assortment and line planning aligned with brand vision, customer needs, and retailer requirements.
• Create and present inspiration boards, fabric direction, and wash concepts.
• Develop detailed CADs, technical sketches, and presentation materials for denim and woven bottoms.
• Collaborate on fabric, trim, branding, and wash development.
• Clearly detail wash processes, finishes, and construction callouts for vendor execution.
• Maintain accurate style sheets, fabric/wash libraries, and line plans.
• Track development samples, fit samples, wash submissions, and fabric developments from concept through final approval.
• Review lab dips, strike-offs, wash tests, and garment samples for accuracy, quality, and brand alignment.
• Partner with overseas vendors to resolve development issues and ensure on-time delivery.
• Partner closely with Design, Technical Design, Production, and Merchandising to ensure fit, cost, and execution meet expectations.
• Communicate with overseas vendors to manage approvals, timelines, and sample revisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 3–5 years of apparel design experience, with a strong focus on denim and/or non-denim woven bottoms.
• Experience designing for Men’s and/or Boys’ categories
• Strong understanding of denim washes, woven fabrications, and bottom construction.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PLM systems.

Alana Yavers