Associate Designer – Sleepwear Apparel

Full-time role supporting the design team in creating trend-right, brand-appropriate sleepwear collections.

About the role

The Associate Sleepwear Designer will assist in executing the design process from concept through final product, ensuring designs are aesthetically compelling, commercially viable, and aligned with business objectives. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional partners including merchandising, product development, and sourcing to bring collections to market on time.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team in researching and interpreting seasonal trends, color stories, fabrics, prints, and silhouettes relevant to sleepwear.
• Assist in developing seasonal assortments that align with brand identity and target customer.
• Create and update technical design packages, including sketches, CADs, colorways, and specs.
• Help source and select fabrics, trims, and prints suitable for sleepwear, with attention to comfort, quality, and cost.
• Partner with product development and sourcing teams to ensure design feasibility and cost targets are met.
• Support merchants and planners in building balanced assortments that meet aesthetic, margin, and pricing requirements.
• Prepare materials for design presentations and assist in presenting line concepts and updates.
• Review lab dips, strike-offs, fabric qualities, and samples to ensure alignment with design intent.
• Track sample progress and manage updates within the seasonal calendar.
• Assist in fit sessions by providing design feedback and documenting follow-ups.
• Maintain awareness of competitive landscape and market trends.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• 1–3 years of design experience, preferably in sleepwear, intimates, or loungewear.
• Working knowledge of fabrics, including knits, wovens, and trims commonly used in sleepwear.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD programs.
• Strong sketching, CAD, and presentation skills.
• Basic understanding of garment construction and technical design processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners.
• Passion for fashion with a strong eye for trend and detail.

Application Requirements

Along with your resume, please submit your portfolio and/or website to highlight your work.

Schedule

5 days a week in the office (New York).

Pay

$60,000.00 - $80,000.00. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.