Associate Designer

Dreamwear•New York, NY

23h

About The Position

Dreamwear is a wholesale intimate apparel and sleepwear company whose Design team establishes trend, color, and style direction for seasonal and customer-driven lines. The Associate Designer will support the creative development and launch of Cosabella Sleepwear, helping shape the brand's aesthetic and product direction. The role supports design development, sample and production processes, presentations, and coordination with internal teams and overseas factories. The position is suited to someone passionate about sleepwear who is self-motivated and eager to learn. Applicants should submit a resume and portfolio link, including examples of their work.

Requirements

2–3 years of experience in fashion, including at least one year in sleepwear design.
Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent communication and follow-up skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
Strong attention to detail.
Submit a resume and examples of work.

Nice To Haves

Fashion degree preferred.
Experience with off-price and/or club retailers is a significant plus.
AI exploration is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

Research the market and assist the designer with seasonal trends, colors, prints, and silhouettes.
Attend and assist in design meetings, prototype reviews, and line reviews.
Assist with preparations for product presentations and market week.
Manage execution of production packages, including color and trim specifications, and prepare production-ready print and graphic artwork.
Project-manage production timelines and send artwork and color standards.
Check sample requests, development packages, and production packages for accuracy, including pricing, before sending them to factories.
Correspond with overseas factories regarding production.
Oversee production work of assistant designers and delegate tasks based on priority.
Work with the senior team to choose colors and prints for design presentations.
Assist designers with the trim and fabric library, color palettes, and flat sketching.
Recolor prints in multiple seasonal colorways.
Assist the designer with strike-offs and lab dips.
Execute organized and accurate technical development packages, including construction details, sketches, fabrications, trims, print, and color details.
Attend fittings to support the senior team.
Manage day-to-day projects, including filing and organizing.