Manhattan, New York
|Hybrid
|Contract
|Job ID 71012|Posted Jul 15, 2025Join our dynamic team as a Designer, where you'll be at the forefront of creating innovative and commercially viable product designs, contributing to an exciting and fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing brand-right, commercial designs that align with the overall business strategy.
- Create design sketches and prototypes, providing detailed specifications for garment construction.
- Maintain and organize the sample room to ensure efficient workflow.
- Prepare for design meetings by coordinating line presentation boards and product samples.
- Communicate development details effectively with internal partners and vendors.
- Collaborate with technical design on fit and execution of prototypes, ensuring timely delivery of samples.
- Adapt designs based on feedback for finalization and stay updated on competitor research and trends.
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in a comparable retail environment is advantageous.
- Familiarity with Centric software is a plus.
- Creative problem-solving skills with a flexible approach.
- Passion for fashion and a keen eye for commercial styling and performance.
At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as core principles. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our team.
Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.
Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $15 - $39 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.