<h2 dir="ltr">About the Role</h2> <p dir="ltr">We're looking for a Junior Apparel Product Designer to support Designers and Senior Designers across multiple product categories, helping bring seasonal concepts to life from initial idea through final product. You'll get hands-on exposure to the full design process — sketches, fittings, materials, and presentations — while building the technical and creative foundation to grow into a stronger designer. If you're early in your career and want real involvement in how products actually get made, not just observing from the sidelines, this is built for that.</p> <h2 dir="ltr">What You'll Do</h2> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Partner closely with Designers and Senior Designers across multiple product types, from initial idea through final product</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Create and maintain sketches, CADs, line sheets, and presentation materials that communicate design intent, construction, materials, and functionality</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Participate in fittings, design reviews, and cross-functional meetings — capturing feedback, tracking updates, and keeping product information organized</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Collaborate with Development, Technical Design, and Materials teams to support strong, thoughtful product execution</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Maintain and update seasonal narratives and product storytelling documentation</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Contribute research and inspiration to inform the design process</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Prepare files, mockups, prototypes, and assortment organization for milestone moments and presentations</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Build hands-on understanding of materials, trims, fabrications, and construction methods</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Contribute to a collaborative team environment while growing your creative voice, technical skills, and design confidence</p> </li> </ul> <h2 dir="ltr">What You Bring</h2> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">0–2 years of industry experience, including internships and placements</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">BA, BFA, or BS in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Apparel Design, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strong interest in textiles, materials, and apparel design</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Foundational design skills supporting garments or products that are aesthetically compelling, functional, and commercially viable</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Ability to support mock-ups, tech sketch updates, and detailed note-taking during fittings</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas visually and verbally and incorporate feedback</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Curious, detail-oriented mindset around how materials and construction come together in a finished product</p> </li> </ul> <h2 dir="ltr">Nice to Have</h2> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Category-specific experience (e.g., knitwear, accessories, outerwear, footwear) relevant to the engagement</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools</p> </li> </ul> <h2 dir="ltr">Why This Role</h2> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Full-process exposure: Support the complete seasonal design cycle across multiple product categories, not a single narrow task</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Hands-on collaboration: Work directly alongside Designers, Development, Technical Design, and Materials partners</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Real skill-building: Strong exposure to fittings, product storytelling, presentation prep, and material exploration</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Career runway: A genuine growth path for designers early in their career</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Hourly rate: <span data-sheets-root="1">$25-$30/hr </span></li> </ul> <h2 dir="ltr">How to Apply</h2> <p dir="ltr">Ready to bring your design eye to a hands-on seasonal design process? 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