Job Description

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Designer, Swim

Department: DKNY Swimwear

Location (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District

Reports To: VP of Design

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant/Associate Designer to join our DKNY Swim design team. This role plays a critical part in supporting the creation and development of a competitive apparel product line that balances relevant commercial appeal with brand-right emotional fashion. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with strong technical skills, organizational ability, and a passion for the apparel industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete all aspects of design packages including sketching, tech packs, and maintaining line sheets.
• Prepare and maintain tech packs from initial development through production.
• Submit and approve artwork/strike-offs, yarns, lab dips, and related materials.
• Organize and maintain design development including artwork, trims, fabric worksheets, finalized tech packs, and line lists.
• Communicate and collaborate with overseas factories to ensure timely and accurate development.
• Manage and adhere to the Time and Action Calendar to meet seasonal deadlines.
• Support seasonal development by preparing presentation materials and assisting in design reviews.
• Assist in sourcing and organizing seasonal inspiration, fabric, and trim libraries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in apparel design (Swim, Lingerie, or Performance categories preferred, but not required).
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (must be able to sketch), Photoshop CS, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and PDM/PLM systems.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of garment construction, fabric, and trim sourcing.

Who You Are

• A team player who collaborates easily and supports others.
• A fast learner who adapts quickly and embraces new challenges.
• A detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills.
• A creative thinker who contributes fresh design ideas.
• A strong communicator who can clearly express ideas and listen actively.
• Someone with the right attitude and fit for a collaborative, high-energy design team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays.
• Employee discounts.

The pay range for this position is: $50,000 – $70,000 per year (based on a 40-hour work week).

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. |

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.

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