Associate Designer, &Kin

Kith•Brooklyn, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Kith is seeking an Associate Designer to join the Men’s Design team, reporting directly to the Senior Design Director. This role requires a strong attention to detail and a sense of urgency to meet all departmental deadlines. The Associate Designer will collaborate closely with the Senior Designer throughout each season to research, develop, and design men’s collections. They will also communicate regularly with overseas vendors and internal cross-functional partners, review samples to ensure the highest quality standards, and assist in preparing seasonal presentation boards.

Requirements

2- 4 years of experience working in apparel design, preferably within a contemporary or streetwear-focused brand.
Must be comfortable in working on all product categories: wovens, knits & sweaters
Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; working knowledge of Photoshop a plus.
Solid understanding of garment construction, fabrication, trims, and production processes.
Experience creating detailed tech packs, BOMs, and production-ready design documentation.
Strong eye for detail with the ability to identify discrepancies in samples and ensure alignment with design intent.
Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Extremely organized
Attention to detail
Strong time manager
Keen eye for fashion
Self-starter
Strong communicator

Nice To Haves

working knowledge of Photoshop a plus

Responsibilities

Support the Senior Designer in executing design tasks and projects with strong attention to detail and a sense of urgency to meet all departmental deadlines.
Create and maintain comprehensive tech packs, including detailed construction notes, measurements, color callouts, and trim information.
Collaborate closely with the Senior Designer throughout each season to research, develop, and design men’s collections.
Actively participate in meetings, taking clear, detailed notes and tracking follow-ups as needed.
Update sketches in Adobe Illustrator and maintain accurate BOMs throughout the development process.
Accurately size, place, and adjust graphics and textiles in accordance with design intent and brand standards.
Communicate regularly with overseas vendors and internal cross-functional partners to relay updates and manage changes to the assortment.
Ensure the highest quality standards across all categories by reviewing samples, confirming accuracy to tech packs, evaluating workmanship, and flagging any discrepancies.
Assist the Senior Designer in preparing seasonal presentation boards and materials for seasonal kick-offs and internal reviews.
Track design updates and revisions to ensure alignment across design, development, and production teams.
Organize and maintain seasonal design files, references, and archives.
Attend all fittings.
Partner with Tech Design for anything fit related in seasonal development.
Update all tech packs after fitting and updating line sheets accordingly.