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We are working on a temp to perm role with a top company in midtown NYC. Role is hybrid and looking for someone with mens and womens active/outdoor apparel experience.The Associate Designer supports the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by creating and executing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process. Full time hours and hourly rate is approximately 36an hour based on experience. $75K at full time plus bonus and great benefits. Responsibilities: Strategy & Innovation Research and identify trend directions; perform competitive analysis; pull and review design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure Operations & Results Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar Create Illustrator sketches; review specification sheets and line sheets; ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; ensure maintenance of designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives Select and review raw materials and trims; ensure maintenance of library Approve lab dips with Senior Designer(s) and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives, where appropriate; review prints and graphics where appropriate and advise revisions. Maintain fabric & lab dip submission files. Customers & Relationships Coordinate follow-up with internal cross-functionalpartners, including technical design, production and vendors; manage interoffice communication Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal teams Required Qualifications: Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch Ability to create design detail pages with clear technical call outs and a strong understanding of garment construction Highly proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator, including print manipulation & re-coloring Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design 3-5 years experience in apparel design 3D software knowledge a plus AI platforms/experience a plus??????? If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today. The Solomon Page Distinction Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.