Fashion Designer
Company: Swoon Staffing
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description About the Role: We’re seeking a
creative and technically skilled Associate Designer to join our
Lounge and Fully Fashioned Knits team. In this role, you’ll support
the design and development of new products, contributing to both
seasonal collections and ongoing style improvements. You’ll work
closely with cross-functional partners in Technical Design, Product
Development, and Production to bring each concept from sketch to
finished prototype. This position is an individual contributor role
that offers hands-on experience across the full design process,
from CAD sketching and tech pack creation to color and material
selection. It’s a great opportunity for someone eager to grow their
skills in apparel design and gain exposure to lounge, sleep, and
knitwear categories. What You’ll Do: Assist in creating product
designs and achieving desired style, appearance, and fit
characteristics for new and existing products. Produce CAD
illustrations, technical sketches, and detailed tech packs using
Centric PLM and Adobe Creative Suite. Contribute to concept
development, color stories, fabric selection, and trend research.
Shop the retail market for inspiration and stay current on lounge
and knitwear trends. Partner closely with Technical Design to
ensure the proper fit, function, and aesthetic of prototypes.
Support design hand-offs, sample reviews, and design documentation.
Collaborate with team members to meet deadlines and maintain brand
design standards. Experience & Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion
or Apparel Design, or equivalent experience. 2–3 years of design
experience, ideally in lounge, sleepwear, or knit categories.
Strong CAD illustration skills and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
and Photoshop. Experience with tech pack creation and understanding
of garment construction (lounge, sleep, fully fashioned knits).
Familiarity with Centric PLM and the product development lifecycle.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
in a fast-paced environment. Soft Skills: Detail-oriented,
proactive, and organized. Easy-going and collaborative, comfortable
working cross-functionally. Strong communication skills and ability
to take feedback constructively. Company Description • Come get
Swoon’d \t• Swoon handles the staffing need of over 80 Fortune 500
clients. \t• We have won Best and Brightest Companies to Work for
in the Nation Award 7 years in a row. \t• Swoon was also awarded
the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the US from 2016
– 2020. Company Description • Come get Swoon’d\r\n\t• Swoon handles
the staffing need of over 80 Fortune 500 clients.\r\n\t• We have
won Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation Award 7
years in a row.\r\n\t• Swoon was also awarded the Inc. 5000 Fastest
Growing Private Companies in the US from 2016 – 2020.
Keywords: Swoon Staffing , West Orange , Fashion Designer, Design, Graphic Design & CAD , New York City, New Jersey
