Associate Designer Kids

 

About Intradeco Apparel

Founded in 1982, and with deep roots in the textile industry since 1921, Intradeco has grown into a global vertical manufacturing company, supplying quality casual clothing and thermal underwear to major retailers in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. At Intradeco, we provide a holistic approach to apparel manufacturing, encompassing all stages from ideation phase to final product distribution. Our vertical integration, combined with our lean manufacturing capability, allows us to respond quickly to market demands, handle direct-to-store and replenishment programs, and offer unique flexibility to our customers. 

Our Team

We are dedicated to our mission and passionate about collaboration, moving quickly, and breaking down barriers, leveraging technology, eliminating bureaucracy, and constantly striving to evolve. Our cultural foundation is built on trust, teamwork, quality, sustainability, and integrity. 

This is a full-time, on-site hybrid position in New York City; M-F from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Salary Range:  $70,000 - $75,000 annual.

Who we are looking for:
The Associate Designer works closely with the VP of Design to research, design, develop, and present products for Boys & Girls (private label & licensed brands) based on market research and customer expectations. Partner with supporting Design/Merchandising/PD teams for development utilizing our vertical supply chain and global sourcing capabilities.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor of Arts degree, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design or related. 
• 2-4 years of experience. 
• Knowledge of apparel design, fabrics and product development.
• Experience working with artwork and graphics.
• Excellent Illustrator skills, and proficiency in Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of patternmaking and technical design.
• Working knowledge of screen printing, techniques, and sublimation.
• Knowledge of textiles, 3D design and PLM systems a plus.
• Experience with creating graphics is a plus

What you will do:

• Research trends, conduct market comparisons, and be able to spot trends and apply them to our customer needs.  Consistently be in the market assessing current and emerging trends.
• Partner with VP to create trend presentations by category seasonally and present them to customers, utilizing proto samples, fabric selections, and market silhouette representation—ensuring all components are complete and accurate. Collaborate with sales/merchandising and PD teams for overall strategy and agenda.
• Sketch and create technical one-pagers for development, collaborating with Tech team for full tech pack needs. Maintain internal technical pages and external linesheets throughout the season.
• Manage sample development with cross functional teams, and ensure samples meet deadlines and expectations. Work with cross-functional teams to problem-solve issues as they arise for timeliness and cost effectiveness.
• Develop and prepare artwork for production- Recolor and adjust artwork, create pitches for production, and render in 2D and 3D.  Partner with Sr. Graphics Manager and technical design.
• Partner with Merchandising on communicating with external customers in product development. Responsible for follow up on design related items and communicating needs to cross functional teams.
• Support technical team with 3D renderings; work with 3D designs for presentations, CADs and customer needs.
• Manage team’s adherence to calendar deadlines and problem solve to make deadlines.  Ensure teams know of deadlines and are checking in on progress and giving solutions to hit deadlines.
• Collaborate with peers to create synergies in the Design Department.
• Review and manage sample purchases for each season for owned categories.
• Research new printing techniques based on market analysis and partner with product development team.
• Drive process improvements in the area of product development allowing for more effective and cost-efficient programs.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay – We believe in rewarding success and showing our employees just how much they’re valued in a variety of different ways, including compensation.
• Health and Wellness – There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and t play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Time away from work – Sometimes we need time away to be with family, enjoy our hobbies, focus on our health or just simply recharge.  We are committed to helping out employees create a work-life harmony!
• Growth and Development – We are constantly seeking to offer opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Financial planning and wellbeing – No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there.  We offer access to benefits, programs and education to help our employees to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.  Including a generous 401(k) match!
• Extras, discounts, and perks – Generous discounts to our company and related companies ,is just one of the cool extras we offer!
• Equal Opportunity Employment

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000