Associate Designer – Cold Weather & Fashion Accessories
American Exchange Group•New York, NY
•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite
About The Position
American Exchange Group is looking for a creative, detail-oriented Associate Designer to join our growing Cold Weather & Fashion Accessories team. This newly created position will work on existing business as well as new licenses coming on board. You’ll report to the President, Handbags & Fashion Accessories and work closely with Production, Packaging, and Merchandising to support the design and development of innovative cold weather and fashion accessories.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accessories Design, Fashion Design, or related field
- 2+ years of design experience in fashion/apparel or accessories
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities
- Detail-driven with a collaborative mindset and eagerness to grow
Responsibilities
- Create seasonal mood and trend boards
- Develop accurate artwork, repeats, and specs using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Prepare design files for sampling and production
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product execution matches design intent
- Support product revisions, costing updates, and presentation materials
- Stay on top of timelines, trends, and technical innovations in textiles
- Contribute ideas and assist wherever needed throughout the design process
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- Exclusive employee merchandise discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
