ASSOCIATE DESIGNER

FullBeauty Brands•New York, NY

2h•$0 - $66,300•Hybrid

About The Position

FULLBEAUTY Brands™ is the premier fashion and lifestyle destination for the plus size customer. We are an online and catalog marketplace offering a curated collection of the finest family of plus size brands and thousands of products. The Associate Designer supports the Intimates business by contributing to the design, development, and execution of seasonal product assortments across multiple brands and categories. This role takes ownership of assigned product categories from concept through sample approval, partnering closely with Merchandising, Sourcing, and Technical Design to deliver innovative, customer-focused, brand-right products that meet both creative and commercial objectives. Working within a lean, highly collaborative team, the Associate Designer plays a critical role in supporting a complex and fast-paced business by managing multiple development projects simultaneously, driving timelines, and ensuring product accuracy throughout the development process. The ideal candidate brings strong intimate apparel design and product development experience, a customer-centric mindset, and the ability to work independently while contributing to the overall success of the Intimates business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field.
3+ years of apparel design experience with exposure to product development.
Experience designing intimate apparel, bras, foundations, sleepwear, or related categories strongly preferred.
Knowledge of apparel construction, fabrics, sourcing, and product development processes.
Ability to develop commercial, brand-appropriate color and print direction.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, AI tools, Keynote, Microsoft Office, and PLM systems.
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with Merchandising, Sourcing, and Technical Design teams to develop new products, providing detailed product information and technical flat sketches for tech packs.
Creates and maintains Quarterly Assortment Boards, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
Manages multiple seasons at varying stages of development while meeting critical calendar deadlines.
Assists in creating Seasonal Design Concept Presentations, Fashion Stories, Color Palettes, and Print Presentations through trend analysis and market research.
Re-colors prints as needed to support seasonal stories and design direction.
Supports fabric and sourcing development by managing New Fabric Development Charts and reviewing strike-offs, samples, and design documentation.
Assists in tracking product development activities, including sample reviews, approvals, and development status updates.
Maintains product information and development updates within PLM systems.
Prepares rendered flat sketches for presentations and assortment boards.
Participates in fittings and sample reviews to support design intent, product quality, and fit.
Utilizes AI tools to support print development, silhouette testing, and design efficiencies.
Maintains awareness of market trends and the plus-size customer while contributing ideas for new product opportunities.
Attends assortment meetings, design presentations, fittings, and other meetings supporting the design and development process.