Junior Apparel Designer

About Mary Square

Mary Square is a women-owned lifestyle and apparel brand inspiring women to live their yes. We offer meaningful gifts, statement jewelry, and apparel designed to uplift and connect. With bold original artwork and a passion for quality, we proudly serve over 4,000 boutiques across the U.S. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a talented and detail-oriented Junior Apparel Designer to join our creative team and help bring our seasonal collections to life.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years of experience and would describe themselves as a team player that is organized, efficient and passionate about designing the next season of stunning apparel. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their design career who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to creating beautiful apparel collections. This role will support the design team in developing seasonal collections by assisting with research, sketching, tech pack preparation, and sample management. The Junior Level Designer will help ensure that all designs align with the Mary Square brand aesthetic and meet seasonal development timelines. This is a highly collaborative role that is primarily on-site due to the hands-on nature of working with samples, prototypes, strike-offs, fittings, and product development meetings.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the design team with trend and market research based on guidance from the Apparel Director.
• Support fabric, trim, and print research by gathering references and materials for development.
• Create and update sketches and CADs in Adobe Illustrator.
• Assist with preparing Tech Packs for costing and sampling.
• Help maintain and update the Visual Line Plan with revised CADs and product information.
• Receive prototypes and assist with measuring garments and preparing samples for fittings.
• Take notes during fittings and help track revisions and updates.
• Support communication of design changes and updates with internal teams.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining the design team’s WIP and project files.
• Attend design meetings and line reviews and assist with updating design documents and line plans.
• Support the creation and organization of production Tech Packs and BOM details.
• Assist with print, embroidery, and color development as directed by the design leadership team.
• Help review lab dips, strike-offs, and fabric submissions with guidance from the design team.
• Maintain organized digital and physical files for seasonal development.
• Assist with organizing inspiration, trend references, and research materials for upcoming seasons.
• Support cross-functional teams with any product-related needs for marketing, sales, or merchandising.

What we’d like to see in you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (technical flats and CADs required).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with 3D design software is a plus but not required.
• Basic understanding of garment construction, fabric, and trims. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support a fast-paced design team.
• A strong eye for color, prints, fabric, and trims.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• A passion for apparel design and a desire to learn and grow within the industry.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt in a fast-moving environment.

What You’ll Get From Us:

• An opportunity to grow and evolve your career while working in a fun, and dynamic environment
• Experience working with creative and motivated people
• BCBS heath coverage
• 401K match
• Employee product credit
• Quarterly Team events

About Mary Square: At Mary Square, we believe in the power of community, creativity, and celebration of life’s beautiful moments. Our lifestyle brand is committed to uplifting others through thoughtful products that inspire joy and confidence. We are a company that values faith, family, fun, and making a lasting impact on the lives of women everywhere.

If you’re a designer who’s eager to bring your creative vision to life within a brand that champions positivity and empowerment, we’d love to hear from you! Join us at Mary Square and make a difference through design.