Activewear Designer

Steve Madden•New York, NY

1d•$80,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Steve Madden is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Activewear Designer to join their design team. This is a hands-on position for someone comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects, and supporting the day-to-day needs of the design team. The ideal candidate has strong technical design skills, is proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel, and can take a design from concept through a complete costing tech pack. This position reports to the Design Manager of Activewear and is based 4 days onsite, 1 day from home, in the NYC office.

Requirements

7+ years of professional experience in activewear, apparel, or fashion design.
Strong technical flat-sketching and CAD skills.
Must have experience creating complete costing tech packs.
Good understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and apparel development.
Strong eye for color, graphics, prints, proportion, and current fashion trends.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on projects.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Team-oriented attitude with a willingness to assist with both creative projects and everyday design-room responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in art, Fashion Design, or a related field preferred.
Previous experience in activewear or apparel design preferred.
Knowledge in knits and wovens.

Responsibilities

Create complete costing tech packs independently, including garment sketches, construction details, measurements/specs, fabric and trim information, colorways, artwork placements, and other necessary details for accurate factory costing.
Create and update CADs and colorways in Adobe Illustrator.
Create accurate flat sketches/technical garment sketches in Adobe Illustrator.
Research current activewear, fashion, color, graphic, and print trends to identify new ideas and inspiration.
Conduct inspiration research for new graphics and prints and help develop concepts appropriate for the customer.
Assist with sample organization and daily design-room tasks, including logging in, tracking, and organizing incoming samples.
Review work carefully for accuracy and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Complete assignments accurately and within established deadlines.
Work closely with the design, sales, production, and merchandising teams throughout the development process.
Review samples and communicate design corrections.
Maintain accurate and organized design files and samples.