Sbhonline
Associate Sportswear Designer
Location:
New York, NY Position Type:
Full-Time Schedule:
Monday through Friday, Standard Business Hours Salary Range:
DoE
Position Overview We are seeking a motivated and creative Associate Sportswear Designer to join our New York–based design team. This role supports the development of seasonal sportswear collections from initial concept through prototyping and production. The Associate Designer will collaborate cross-functionally with Technical Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Production teams to ensure products meet brand standards, commercial objectives, and delivery timelines.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in developing seasonal concept decks, trend boards, color stories, fabric stories, and overall line direction
Translate design inspiration into CADs, line sheets, charts, and detailed tech packs using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Source and evaluate performance-appropriate fabrics, trims, and construction techniques (primarily knits, with some wovens)
Partner with Technical Design during fit sessions, specification reviews, and construction evaluations to ensure quality and consistency
Collaborate with overseas factories, cost teams, and production partners to confirm feasibility, timelines, and margin targets
Maintain organized physical and digital archives of styles, washes, fabrications, and seasonal references
Support the design calendar and ensure all deliverables (prototypes, samples, market submissions) are completed on schedule
Assist in internal and external presentation of seasonal collections, clearly communicating design intent, business rationale, and brand positioning
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design
3–5 years of professional apparel design experience, ideally in women’s or contemporary sportswear
Strong understanding of garment construction, fit fundamentals, fabrications, and treatment processes
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience creating clear, detailed tech packs
Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Experience with Simparel or other PLM systems is a plus
Why Join Us
Collaborate with an experienced and highly engaged design team
Gain exposure to large-scale production and global sourcing operations
Work in a fast-paced, creative environment focused on innovation, growth, and commercially successful product development
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New York, NY Position Type:
Full-Time Schedule:
Monday through Friday, Standard Business Hours Salary Range:
DoE
Position Overview We are seeking a motivated and creative Associate Sportswear Designer to join our New York–based design team. This role supports the development of seasonal sportswear collections from initial concept through prototyping and production. The Associate Designer will collaborate cross-functionally with Technical Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Production teams to ensure products meet brand standards, commercial objectives, and delivery timelines.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in developing seasonal concept decks, trend boards, color stories, fabric stories, and overall line direction
Translate design inspiration into CADs, line sheets, charts, and detailed tech packs using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Source and evaluate performance-appropriate fabrics, trims, and construction techniques (primarily knits, with some wovens)
Partner with Technical Design during fit sessions, specification reviews, and construction evaluations to ensure quality and consistency
Collaborate with overseas factories, cost teams, and production partners to confirm feasibility, timelines, and margin targets
Maintain organized physical and digital archives of styles, washes, fabrications, and seasonal references
Support the design calendar and ensure all deliverables (prototypes, samples, market submissions) are completed on schedule
Assist in internal and external presentation of seasonal collections, clearly communicating design intent, business rationale, and brand positioning
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design
3–5 years of professional apparel design experience, ideally in women’s or contemporary sportswear
Strong understanding of garment construction, fit fundamentals, fabrications, and treatment processes
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience creating clear, detailed tech packs
Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Experience with Simparel or other PLM systems is a plus
Why Join Us
Collaborate with an experienced and highly engaged design team
Gain exposure to large-scale production and global sourcing operations
Work in a fast-paced, creative environment focused on innovation, growth, and commercially successful product development
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