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# Design Associate

- **Company:** The Summit
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $95,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** May 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a9e4c9bcf6264968

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Task prioritization?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in product design, fashion merchandising or a related field.

 * At least 1-2 years of industry knowledge and experience, preferably in Men's apparel.
 * Strong collaboration and communication skills.
 * Comfortable working with a small staff and wearing multiple hats.
 * Exceptional time management skills, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
 * Detail oriented, have a positive & flexible attitude.
 * Entrepreneurial spirit
 * If you don't have a skill that is required for the job, you need to possess a willingness to learn.

Standards:

 * Good working knowledge of the Adobe creative suite, specifically Illustrator.
 * Excellent color sense and ability to communicate BULK comments/approvals.
 * Communicate clearly in oral and written form on a constant basis.
 * Work independently, utilize good judgement and possess a strong sense of initiative.
 * Organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and assignments., * Adobe Creative Suite - Illustrator, Photoshop & Acrobat software
 * WebPLM Software Experience - Preferably Centric
 * MS Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams

## Description

* Create detailed B&W flat sketches to support the design illustrations.
 * Update all CAD's, line sheets and garment sketches, tech packs after Design meetings/fittings using Illustrator and Acrobat.
 * Create print & stripe artwork for mills w/ all supporting information
 * Seasonal - Create and send all color cards, by brand, each season, maintain color library.
 * Use GTI lightbox to review all BULK fabrics against brand standards.
 * Daily communication with all overseas vendors for bulk fabric and trim comments/approvals.
 * Continuously update/file salesman sample/bulk fabrics and trim libraries each season.
 * Maintain Design Room walls from initial concept through final boards for all three brands.
 * Contribute to the overall growth and success of the brands.


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