Associate Apparel Designer Job at GrowthWise Search Partners in Fort Worth

Unleash your creativity and design as our Associate Apparel Designer. You'll be challenged to develop innovative womenswear apparel designs for each retail season, collaborating with a skilled team of apparel design professionals.

Join us in revolutionizing fashion. Let your creativity flow and see your designs come to life.

Associate Apparel Designer – What You Will Do

You will create unique apparel designs and work alongside an experienced team of designers. You will:

• Create original fashion apparel designs for fashion apparel for every retail season (Spring/Summer, Fall/Winter), focusing on womenswear
• Create unique fabric/prints for yarn-dyed, knits, and women fabrics including repeat patterns
• Evaluate fabrics, prints, garment samples, handlooms, strike-offs, and lab dips
• Research and interpret emerging trends and best practices to create seasonal designs that follow brand aesthetic
• Prioritize multiple design projects while meeting tight deadlines
• Participate in overseeing sample fittings and photoshoots

Associate Apparel Designer – Required Skills, Experience & Personality Fit

• You are tech-savvy and very experienced using Adobe Illustrator
• You have experience in designing apparel and understand technical aspects of apparel design
• You understand garment construction, fit, fabric, and color
• You are self-directed and driving your own career, proactive, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
  • Can provide an updated professional portfolio of your past work, including original designs, Tech Packs, and patterns
  • You have a Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Fashion Design, Costume Design, or related field of study
• You are happy to work in office, Monday through Friday in Fort Worth, Texas

Associate Apparel Designer – You Might Have

• Experience as an apparel designer for womenswear
• Experience with eCommerce fashion merchandise

Compensation $23 hourly, depending on experience, with opportunity for overtime.

You will be provided with company-sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance options, 401k with company contribution, paid holidays, paid time off, supplemental life and other supplemental insurances, and more (including a retail clothing discount and stipend!).

This role is an in office role, Monday through Friday with the team.