Associate Designer: Legwear

SUMMARY:

We are looking for an Associate legwear designer to join our team who has a passion for Legwear, hosiery, and socks. This is a great opportunity for those looking to be a part of an energetic, creative, and collaborative group. Our designers have been shaping our department for the better season after season.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design ownership over selected licensed brands and assigned to you based on your aesthetic and creative strengths, responsible for CADing full seasonal collections.
CAD work for various private label accounts, typically fun prints with understanding of brand DNA.
Strong eye for trend and valuable market research.
Work closely with design director and senior designers with creative freedom throughout process
Minimal communication with China, but important to know how they operate, problem solve when technical or timing setbacks arise
Work closely with product development team so they properly develop your design the way you envision
Primarily design in Illustrator with minimal retouching in Photoshop

QUALIFICATIONS:

1-3 years of industry experience
Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
Excellent time management skills
Strong project management skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Development mindset, wanting to grow and learn
Ability to be agile while working in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in illustrator
Impeccable work ethic
Positive team player

Benefits and Perks:

Hybrid work schedule (4 days onsite; 1 day work from home) & early Fridays
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage with FSA or HSA options
Pet insurance and pet discounts
Identity theft protection
Discounted life insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
401K & Profit sharing
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Professional development
Team building and Company events

NY Pay Transparency:

The pay range for this position is ($50,000 – $55,000).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Gina Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Recruitment Agencies:

Gina Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not be held responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

About Gina Group

Gina Group is an industry-leading wholesale fashion apparel and accessories company specializing in design, manufacturing, and distribution to retail markets. Categories include footwear, hosiery, cold weather, intimate apparel, handbags, small leather goods, tech accessories, home goods, and more across a multitude of national brands. Gina has been supplying retail markets with kids, juniors, misses, and men’s products for over 35 years and continues to keep pace with the ever-changing retail landscape.

Visit us at www.ginagroup.com to learn more about us.

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