We’re looking for a creative Associate Designer to support women’s suiting in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. This onsite role in New York offers the opportunity to research trends, develop concepts, and help bring seasonal product ideas from inspiration to execution.

Responsibilities

• Research global markets and identify seasonal trends, silhouettes, fabrics, techniques, and competitive inspiration
• Support the development of concept ideas and sketches for seasonal product lines
• Present design ideas and concepts to internal leadership and cross-functional partners
• Collaborate closely with Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, Sourcing, Visual Merchandising, and Marketing
• Partner with Production to create tech packs and communicate design intent, fit direction, and product vision
• Participate in fit sessions, gather feedback, and revise sketches and design packages as needed
• Help organize presentation materials and manage follow-up tasks to keep product development on track
• Work across multiple seasons at once while meeting important development deadlines
• Monitor details carefully and address inconsistencies in data, results, or design materials

Skills

• Experience or strong knowledge in apparel design, particularly women’s suiting or related categories
• Understanding of silhouette, fit, fabrication, garment construction, sewing techniques, trims, and color application
• Ability to translate trend research into customer- and brand-appropriate design concepts
• Strong skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple teams
• Ability to manage several priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Detail-oriented mindset with a proactive, solution-focused approach

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience developing tech packs and supporting product execution
• Strong visual presentation skills, including presentation board creation
• Comfort working in a highly structured, cross-functional design process
• Ability to adapt quickly while maintaining quality and organization
• A thoughtful sense of style and an eye for current fashion trends

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming workplace where different perspectives are valued and respected. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique experiences and ideas to the team.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.