Associate Apparel Designer - A&F Womens Swim

What Will You Be Doing?

• Driving the daily design process including: trend research and mood board creation, sketching in Illustrator, fabric and trim selection and development, fitting and approving final garments.
• Managing multiple seasons and product lifecycles for the swim department.
• Researching the global market to ensure that the product is in tune with emerging trends and relevant to our customer and brand voice.
• Clearly presenting the line to senior leadership, providing insight on style and fit and getting the team on board with ideas and trends.

What Do You Need to Bring?

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or a related field, with 1+ years of hands-on experience in apparel design.
• Expertise: Deep understanding of both design and production processes, with a strong focus on Swim or Intimates preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in design software, including PLM and Adobe Suite.
• Design Ownership: Eagerness to help manage the design process.
• Customer Insight: A genuine interest in connecting with and understanding our customers.
• Trend Analysis: Skill in identifying and translating relevant trends into actionable design ideas.
• Techical Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of fabrics, fits, and construction methods to guide yourself and your team through the product lifecycle.
• Presentation Skills: Confident in presenting ideas clearly, authentically, and inspiring.
• Risk-Taking: Willingness to take bold risks and push boundaries.
• Adaptability: Must thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility and quick thinking.
• Collaboration: Strong ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to bring the brand’s vision to life.