Associate Designer

Description

Associate Designer creates and supports the creation of product designs based on concepts established by product development and merchandising groups. Works under direct supervision of Sr Manager Designer with support from Sr PD Director. Takes lead with select project as defined by reporting manager (I.E. Design manager/Sr Designer).

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitors, researches, and reports on industry trends for applications to new and existing product designs. Able to lead and inspire teams with compelling Trend and Innovation stories. (10%)
• Takes lead with resets as directed by Design Manager or Sr Designer. Ability to work manage and deliver with key timeline objectives – Trend and Innovation, Mid Design, Merch Design, and Tech Pack handoff. (10%)
• Rapid ideation sketching for new and existing products. (30%)
• Develops, updates and creates technical specifications and other information (e.g., materials, product illustrations, design layouts, specification drawings, and bill of material creation/updates, etc.) on new and existing products. (20%)
• Prepares materials for meetings (e.g., presentations, product line sheets, technical specifications, garment samples, and print, fabric, sketch and research boards, etc.), arranges meetings and meeting rooms, and takes notes during meetings. (10%)
• Approve and organize fabric and color submits. (20%)
• Thinks bigger – looking ahead to future years with a mind to improve brand recognition. Assisting and creating strategies for long term company/brand growth.

Skills

• Displays professional skills with the following – Acts as a leader to help share program skills with fellow designers.
• Adobe CC (specifically Adobe illustrator, Photoshop, indesign)
• Microsoft Outlook, Powerpoint, and experience in Microsoft Excel
• Computer tracking systems(i.e. Smart Sheet, PLM)
• Ability to rapidly iterate on ideas using hand sketching, digital sketching, and rapid prototyping.
• Keen eye for color, trend, detail and construction.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize based on business objectives.
• Bonus: 3D design Ability to design using 3D software

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Produce design or related discipline and 1 year of experience in product or apparel design & print pattern design equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training.
• 3+ year's experience in product design and development.

Skills

• Graphic design, product design, 3D, smartsheet, photoshop, figma, gemini

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $42.87 - $42.87/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in San Diego, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.