About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This early-career Associate Designer (Womenswear) role supports the design team across the full product lifecycle. You’ll work closely with design and product-development partners to help turn concepts into production-ready product.

• Support the design manager with data entry, reporting, and issue tracking
• Prepare meeting recaps, presentation boards, and regular updates
• Track development samples from concept through adoption and share timely updates with cross-functional partners
• Assist with the pipeline calendar—manage due dates, milestone meetings, and deliverables
• Build and maintain tech packs and sample packages
• Create mood/swatch/style boards and presentation decks using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Coordinate lab dips, trim approvals, and cutting color swatches
• Communicate with factories for samples and submits; flag sample-tracking or timeline risks to keep projects on schedule
• Ensure information shared with partners is accurate and aligned with design intent
• Learn and apply new creative tools (including AI-enabled tools) to elevate visual storytelling and streamline workflows

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Qualifications

• 1+ year of design or product-development experience (internships count)
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, or Product Development (or equivalent training)
• Knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and womenswear design aesthetics
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; comfortable with Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, curious, and eager to learn line building, brand curation, and problem solving

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated annual salary: $64,892 (estimated)
• Health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off and company-paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Hybrid / flexible work schedule

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Why join our client

Our confidential client is an established leader in global fashion and apparel design, operating across wholesale, e‑commerce, and marketplace channels. This role offers hands-on product-development experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where early-career designers can grow technical skills, strengthen storytelling through visuals, and contribute to meaningful product outcomes.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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