Dreamwear is a leading wholesale intimate apparel and sleepwear company working with brands such as Danskin, Juicy Couture, Roxy, Laura Ashley, and Nicole Miller (visit dreamwear.com/our-brands to see more). The thriving partnerships we have established worldwide help us ensure the efficient production and expedited delivery of our product, and the impeccable quality and competitive pricing of our merchandise make us a top choice and reliable partner for leading retailers across the globe.

Our Design team is responsible for establishing the trends, color, and style direction for our seasonal and customer-driven lines. They create apparel designs to be shared with internal teams during trend presentations, and external teams at buyer meetings. Once orders are placed, the Design team manages and oversees the sample development and production process in conjunction with cross-functional partners.

We are seeking an Associate Intimate Apparel Designer to join the team. This role will support the creative development and launch of Cosabella Sleepwear, helping establish the brand's aesthetic and product direction from the ground up. Celebrated for its Italian craftsmanship and unmistakably feminine point of view, Cosabella brings more than 40 years of premium design heritage, making this a rare opportunity to shape the future of an iconic brand.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has a passion for sleepwear and wants to take their career to the next level. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, eager to learn and able to execute the below essential responsibilities. If this sounds like you, please submit your resume & portfolio link for review - we look forward to hearing from you!

Research the market and assist designer with seasonal trends, colors, prints and silhouettes to support the senior team.
Attend and assist in design meetings, proto reviews, and line reviews.
Assist in preparations for product presentations and market week.
Responsible for managing execution of production packages including color and trim specifications and preparing production ready print and graphic artwork.
Project manage production timelines, sending out artwork and color standards.
Check sample requests, development packages, and production packages for accuracy, (including pricing), prior to sending to factories.
Correspond with overseas factories regarding production.
Oversee production work of assistant designers; delegate work and tasks based on priority.
Work with senior team in choosing colors and prints for design presentations.
Assist designers with the trim and fabric library, color pallets, and flat sketching.
Recolor prints in multiple seasonal colorways.
Assist Designer with strike offs and lab dips.
Execute organized and accurate technical development packages that include construction details, sketches, fabrications, trims, print, and color details.
Attend fittings to support senior team.
Manage day to day projects including filing and organizing.
Assist Designer with strike offs and lab dips.

* This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. They can be changed orally or in writing at any time by the discretion of management.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

Fashion degree preferred.
2-3 years of experience in fashion with at least one year in sleepwear design.
- Experience with off-price and/or club retailers is a huge plus!
Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, & Microsoft Excel.
- AI exploration is a huge plus!
Excellent communication and follow-up skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
Strong attention to detail.

Please include examples of your work with your resume.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $62-75k yearly.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position. The actual salary offered will depend on numerous factors including, without limitation, experience and business objectives. Our base salary is just one component of our total rewards package that also includes other health and wealth benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance; pre-tax commuter/parking and other flexible spending accounts; paid time off plus many additional holidays; 401(k); gym discount; and more.

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