Associate Designer

About the role

Randa Apparel & Accessories is seeking an Associate Designer to join our small, entrepreneurial team. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of apparel design experience, preferably in menswear, and a bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to seasonal line development by bringing forward fresh ideas around themes, fabrications, product updates, line edits, and new concepts that align with market trends and brand strategy.
• Create clear, compelling presentation materials and trend tools using PowerPoint and Adobe Illustrator.
• Translate design ideas into accurate flat sketches and CADs that clearly communicate product intent and details.
• Support fabric and trim selection, development, sample ordering, and prototype logistics through organized communication and follow-through with suppliers and cross-functional partners.
• Track and help manage approvals for materials and color components, including labdips, handlooms, knit-downs, and strike-offs.
• Participate in weekly fittings and partner cross-functionally to solve issues quickly and keep product development moving forward.
• Communicate design and fit intent clearly to Technical Design partners and participate in fittings to help ensure the product is executed as intended.
• Maintain clear documentation of updates and design decisions across product development tools and systems.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications: 1-3 years of apparel design experience, preferably in menswear; Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design or a related field; experience working with overseas factories and global development partners; knowledge of apparel construction and manufacturing processes; interest in trends, consumer insights, and the competitive landscape; working knowledge of color evaluation processes and terminology, including visual and digital color review; understanding of retail math and the ability to balance creativity with cost and margin goals; experience working in PLM or similar product development systems; proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through; portfolio that demonstrates original design work, creative thinking, and technical capability.

Qualifications

• CLO3D and YPLM experience is a plus.

Skills

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent visual and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Three weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment.
• Company-provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance options with low employee contributions.
• Commute benefit plan.
• Optional supplemental life insurance, pet insurance, and accident & critical illness insurance offered at a group discount rate.
• 401(k) plan.
• Unlimited access to an award-winning online fitness and wellness program.
• A fast-paced work environment with significant opportunities for career growth.