Associate Designer

About Gina Group

Gina Group is a leading company in the wholesale fashion apparel and accessories sector, with expertise in design, manufacturing, and distribution across multiple retail categories including footwear, hosiery, intimate apparel, handbags, tech accessories, home goods, and more. With over 35 years of experience, they cater to diverse markets including kids, juniors, misses, and men’s products, continuously adapting to the dynamic retail industry.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Junior Associate Designer to strengthen our Footwear department. This role offers an exciting chance to join a vibrant, creative, and collaborative team contributing to the seasonal evolution of our designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full design ownership for selected licensed brands assigned based on your creative strengths, managing the CAD development of complete seasonal collections.
• Produce CAD designs for various private label clients, often incorporating playful prints aligned with brand identity.
• Perform trend research and market analysis to guide design strategies and maintain market relevance.
• Collaborate closely with the design director and senior designers, enjoying creative autonomy throughout the design process.
• Coordinate with international teams and factories to facilitate smooth production workflows.
• Partner with product development to ensure designs are executed as intended.
• Undertake sourcing, extensive trend monitoring, and competitive shopping to keep abreast of market innovations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience within the industry.
• Associate or bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management capabilities.
• Strong project management and deadline adherence skills.
• Growth-oriented mindset with eagerness to learn and develop.
• Ability to adapt and thrive within a fast-paced working environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
• Strong work ethic and a cooperative team-oriented approach.

Benefits and Perks

• Hybrid work arrangement: four days onsite and one day remote, plus early Fridays.
• Generous paid time off and observed holidays.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental and vision, with options for FSA or HSA.
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Support for professional development.

Compensation

Annual salary ranges from $50,000 to $55,000, dependent on skills and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gina Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected category. Employment decisions are made solely on qualifications and business needs.

Additional Information

The company does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and is not liable for related fees.