Associate Designer

Li & Fung•New York, NY

38d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities? Here is what you need to know about the job: We are seeking a creative, detail-driven, and proactive Associate Designer to join our womenswear design team. This role supports the full product lifecycle — from concept research and seasonal design development through to sample execution and final production handoff. The ideal candidate brings strong CAD/Illustrator skills, is highly organized, and can balance creativity with accuracy and speed in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or closely related field.
1–2 years of design experience in branded, licensed, or commercial apparel; internship experience considered.
Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; 3D design experience (CLO, Browzwear, etc.) is a plus.
Strong understanding of current fashion, youth culture, and licensed/trend apparel markets.
Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional partners.
Detail-oriented with ability to work under tight deadlines while juggling multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Research seasonal trends in graphics, trims, fabrics, washes, color, and silhouettes within the branded and licensed apparel market.
Support in developing seasonal design concepts, trend boards, color palettes, and inspiration presentations for internal and external partners.
Create accurate flat sketches and CADs using Adobe Illustrator, updating design details throughout development.
Assist with tech pack creation and updates, ensuring construction, artwork, placements, and trim details are correct.
Partner with cross-functional teams (production, merchandising, and technical design) to ensure alignment from concept through sample execution.
Support licensed artwork development and revisions in collaboration with licensors and graphics partners, incorporating brand guidelines.
Track, organize, and manage seasonal samples, proto reviews, and presentation preparation.
Participate in fittings and design reviews, capturing notes and communicating revisions promptly.
Maintain digital and physical design libraries, including fabric, trim, artwork, and sample archives.
Support seasonal line presentations and showroom set-ups for internal and external meetings.