Temporary Associate Designer | Karl Lagerfeld Paris Sportswear
Job Description
Temporary Associate Designer | Karl Lagerfeld Paris Sportswear
G-III Apparel Group
3 Month Assignment
On-Site (5 days/week)
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate Designer to join the Karl Lagerfeld Paris team in a temporary assignment. This role will support the creation and design of a competitive product line that strikes a balance between relevant commercial product and brand-right emotional fashion, ultimately contributing to the brand’s strategic and financial objectives.
Reporting to: Senior Designer
Brand/Product Focus: Karl Lagerfeld Paris Sportswear
Location (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District
Responsibilities
- Complete all aspects of design packages - sketching, tech packs, creating and maintaining linesheets
- Assist Senior Designer with research and development of innovative trims each season
- Assist Senior Designer with research and development of new fabrics
- Prepare and maintain tech packs from initial development through bulk
- Organize and maintain design development including artwork, trims, fabric worksheets, initial development, finalized tech pack, line list, etc.
- Communicate with overseas factories
- Submit and approve artwork/strike-offs, wash panels, lab dips, etc.
- Manage and adhere to Time and Action Calendar
Qualifications
- 2- 4 years of design experience, preferably in cut & sew knits or wovens
- BA in Fashion Design
- Experience in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop CS, MS Excel, and MS Office Suite
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
The pay range for this position is: $30 per hour - $32 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.
About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.
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. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.