Assistant/Associate Designer, Apparel

Job Title: Assistant / Associate Designer, Apparel

Location: Onsite - New York CityFLSA: Exempt or Non-Exempt, depending on final position responsibilities and applicable law

Status: Full-Time

Reports To: Design Manager

Supervises: None

Pay Range: $58,000 - $73,000 annually

Company Overview: Majesty Brands is a global leader in the socks, slipper, sleepwear, and intimates categories. With distribution in over 70 countries and a dynamic seasoned staff, Majesty is a 'go to' resource for retailers and brands alike. Majesty has dedicated teams strategically placed to maintain business in each area of retail. Our approach is simple. We want to service each customer's needs. Sometimes it's about value and sometimes it's about fashion. In all cases, we're here to ensure the end user is completely satisfied with their purchase.

Position Overview: Majesty Brands is seeking an Assistant / Associate Designer to support the design and development of kids' and men's apparel, with potential involvement in women's apparel. This hands-on role focuses heavily on technical packs, CADs, technical flats, color and print/artwork, and accurate production-ready design files, while offering opportunities to contribute to seasonal design concepts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient in Adobe Illustrator, knowledgeable about garment construction, and comfortable balancing technical execution with creative design support across multiple categories and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities: Create, update, and maintain detailed tech packs, including technical flats, construction details, measurements, trims, colorways, and artwork specifications. Edit/Update Senior Designer’s CAD presentations for kids', men's, and potentially women's apparel. Translate design direction into clear, production-ready specifications for factories and vendors. Prepare and revise print layouts, repeat patterns, placement graphics, and color combinations. Support lab dip reviews, fabric and trim selection, sample reviews, and attend fittings. Communicate designs and subsequent revisions to overseas suppliers through email and PLM.Support seasonal design concepts, silhouettes, colors, prints, and graphics. Maintain organized design files, line sheets, artwork libraries, and technical documentation. Research trends, competitors, and retail assortments across relevant apparel categories. Coordinate with Design, Product Development, Production, and Merchandising to meet deadlines. Experience & Skills 1-3 years of relevant apparel design experience; applicable internships may be considered. Strong Adobe Illustrator skills, especially technical flats, CADs, and tech packs; Photoshop proficiency preferred. A good eye for color and lap dip approvals with a light box. Understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, fit, and apparel manufacturing. Ability to interpret creative direction and produce accurate technical files. Experience with kids', men's, or women's apparel; multiple-category exposure preferred. Experience in private-label, licensed, mass-market, or off-price apparel is a plus. Knowledge of retailers such as TJX, Ross, and Walmart is helpful. Strong organization, communication, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple deadlines. PLM system experience is a plus.

Requirements: 1-3 years of experience in apparel design or a related field. Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred, or equivalent experience. I would accept an Associates from FIT, with a strong portfolio, and good experience, and the right attitude. Ability to commute to this job's New York City location. Ability to work in a fully onsite setting. Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Portfolio with technical flats, CADs, tech packs, and apparel design work required.

Salary Disclosure: Majesty Brands is committed to offering a compensation package that reflects the qualifications and experience of the individual. The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. The posted salary range is $58,000 - $73,000 annually, with compensation determined based on qualifications, experience, and the responsibilities of the role. Featured Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Commuter Benefits Employee Discount Programs Additional Voluntary Benefits, Wellness Programs, and Employee Perks Available Equal Opportunity Employer Majesty Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.