SBH Fashion · 4 days ago
Associate Designer – Dresses
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$75K/yr - $80K/yr
1+ years expSBH Fashion is seeking an Associate Designer to support the creative development of their dress collection. This role involves assisting in concept creation, design execution, and product development as part of a collaborative team.
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Responsibilities
Assist in developing seasonal concepts, themes, color palettes, and inspiration boards
Create detailed sketches and CADs for the dress collection under direction of the Head Designer and Designer
Participate in design reviews, contributing ideas and creative input aligned with the brand’s aesthetic
Support the development of new silhouettes, trims, prints, and artwork
Prepare and update design sketches, tech packs, and line sheets throughout the development process
Assist with sample reviews and fittings; take detailed notes and support follow-up on changes
Partner with Technical Design and Product Development to ensure design intent is executed accurately
Track samples, organize materials, and maintain season-over-season design archive and reference materials
Conduct ongoing research on emerging trends, competitive landscapes, fabric innovations, and market direction specific to the dress category
Present relevant findings to the team to inform design and seasonal strategy
Work closely with Head Designer and Designer to support cohesive and consistent collection development
Collaborate with Fabric, Merchandising, Product Development, and Technical Design throughout the seasonal workflow
Support communication with mills, vendors, and factories when needed
Maintain design boards, digital files, and seasonal sketches in an organized and accessible manner
Assist in preparing materials for internal milestone meetings (line reviews, concept presentations, fittings, etc.)
Help establish processes and creative tools as the newly created role evolves
Qualification
Required
1–3 years of experience in fashion design, ideally in dresses or women's apparel
Strong sketching and CAD skills (Illustrator required)
Solid understanding of garment construction and fabrics; passion for dresses and creating beautiful product
Strong trend awareness, creativity, and visual storytelling ability
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative mindset and high level of initiative in a small team environment
Preferred
Photoshop preferred
Company
SBH Fashion
SBH Fashion is a staffing and recruiting company providing fashion staffing services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase