Associate Designer (New York)

Associate Designer

Juniors Sweaters

Location :

On-site (MonThurs, 9 : 00 AM6 : 00 PM)

WFH :

Fridays (Occasionally Remote)

Salary Range : $57,000

$66,500 / year (DOE)

Experience Level : Associate 5+ years

Education : Bachelor's Degree

About RDG Global

At RDG, we are a U.S.-based apparel design and manufacturing company with a global reach. Were known for our bold trend direction, proprietary labels, and licensed brand partnerships. Our team works with top national retailers to deliver trend-right, high-quality fashion across multiple categoriesJuniors, Girls, Contemporary, Women's Plus, and Activewear.

Join us and become a part of a creative, fast-paced, and highly collaborative team thats shaping the future of retail fashion.

Position Overview

Were seeking a talented and trend-savvy

Associate Designer

with a strong background in

Juniors sweaters . The ideal candidate is passionate about knitwear, understands the junior customer, and thrives in a team environment where innovation, speed, and collaboration are key.

Youll work closely with the Senior Designer to conceptualize, design, and develop seasonal sweater collections for major retailers, aligning with pricing, aesthetic, and brand strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Research market trends, yarn innovations, and silhouettes to inform seasonal concepts

Support the Sr. Designer in developing collections for private label and licensed brands

Prepare inspiration boards, trend reports, and seasonal color palettes

Create detailed flat sketches (Adobe Illustrator or hand-drawn) and tech packs

Collaborating with the CAD team on artworks, layouts, and sketch presentations

Participating in customer market appointments and occasional travel

Coordinate directly with overseas factories throughout development

Source yarns and trims, manage swatches, and attend relevant trade shows (e.g., Spinexpo)

Attend fit sessions, review counter samples, and ensure design integrity is maintained

Manage sample tracking and ensure timely follow-up with factories

Support cross-functional communication between design, production, technical, and merchandising teams

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design

Minimum 5 years of design experience focused on sweaters

Strong knowledge of sweater construction, stitches, yarns, gauges, and costing

Proven ability to interpret trends for the Juniors market

Private label experience and familiarity with major U.S. retailers

Excellent sketching ability (Illustrator and / or hand)

Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), Microsoft Office

Strong organizational and time management skills

Detail-oriented, creative, and able to work independently or in a fast-paced team environment

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), HSA / FSA

Paid time off : Vacation, Sick Days, Personal Days, Flex Holidays

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Commuter benefits

Collaborative, inclusive company culture

Opportunities for growth and creative input

Ready to Apply?

If youre passionate about designing sweaters for the Juniors customer and want to work in a company where your ideas matterwed love to hear from you.