Assistant Designer, DKNY Jeans

Reporting To:
Director of Design

Location (On-Site):
New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District

G-III Apparel Group is a global leader in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing, representing a diverse portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Driven by entrepreneurial spirit and strong industry partnerships, G-III delivers trend-right fashion with speed, quality, and precision.

G-III Apparel Group is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Assistant Designer to join the DKNY Jeans Cut & Sew team. This role supports the design process from concept through production execution, partnering closely with the Design Director and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, trend-aware, and passionate about denim-adjacent cut & sew categories, with strong technical and communication skills to support fast-paced seasonal development.

• Support the seasonal development calendar in partnership with the Director of Design and design team.
• Assist with sketching, line development, and creation of detailed tech packs.
• Source seasonal inspiration through market research, trend reports, retail analysis, and online resources.
• Participate in all phases of the design process from concept to final product approval.
• Assist in the research and development of new fabrics, washes, and innovative trims specific to Cut & Sew categories.

• Create, maintain, and update seasonal line sheets.
• Organize and manage trim packages, color allocation charts, and seasonal trim boards.
• Prepare show samples for line reviews and edits (steaming, tagging, organizing).
• Maintain development binders, fabric libraries, and seasonal reference materials.

• Communicate directly with overseas factories regarding development and approvals.
• Submit and track approvals for artwork, strike-offs, wash panels, lab dips, and sample submissions.
• Partner with Production and Technical Design teams to ensure garment integrity from development through production.
• Actively participate in weekly Design Flow Meetings, documenting action items and following up on outstanding deliverables.

• Manage and adhere to Time and Action Calendars to support on-time delivery.
• Maintain organization of supply closets, fabric bins, and seasonal archives.
• Assist with preparation of archived samples and materials for internal reviews and sample sales.
• Prepare expense reports following travel, market research, and development activities.

• Minimum of 1 year of professional apparel design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred (or equivalent professional experience).

• Strong understanding of apparel construction, garment components, and Cut & Sew product categories.
• Experience working within apparel development calendars and seasonal timelines.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of PLM systems preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Passionate about fashion, trends, and brand-driven design execution.

$24.04 per hour – $29.00 per hour

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.

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. Licensed partnerships include Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville, and more. G-III also operates retail stores for DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, and Donna Karan.