Associate Designer

PHOENIX Retail, LLC (Express and Bonobos) is seeking an Associate Designer to support men’s categories such as Sweaters/Knitwear or Woven Shirts based in the New York office. The role contributes across the end-to-end design process, partnering cross-functionally to bring seasonal product to life and support presentations and category development.

• Generate strong, innovative ideas and create designs independently with guidance from Designers and Senior Designers.
• Support assigned categories from concept through development completion.
• Create and present big idea boards for concept/kickoff meetings.
• Partner with the CAD team to design seasonal prints and patterns.
• Research trends and monitor competitors and aspirational brands relevant to the category.
• Collaborate with the Designer and Director of Fabric R&D to source new yarns and fabrics seasonally.
• Communicate with Merchant partners to gather input and align on line development direction.
• Balance business strategy needs with creative innovation in design decisions.
• Create and maintain tech packs and BOMs; coordinate with Technical Design and Production on follow-ups.
• Attend fittings, take notes, and update sketches/BOMs after fittings; progress toward leading fittings for own category.
• Prepare presentation materials for design meetings and work toward presenting the category independently.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design or Associate’s degree in Apparel Design.
• Experience: 3–5 years of design experience in Men’s or Women’s apparel.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills; collaborative cross-functional working style.
• Detail-oriented; adaptable and flexible with shifting priorities.
• Positive mindset, accountability, strong work ethic, punctuality, and dependable attendance.
• Strong brand eye and trend awareness.
• Excellent design and computer sketching skills.
• Tools: Proficiency with WebPDM/BeProduct, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Windows (Outlook/Word/Excel), and Google products.

• Location: New York office.
• Employment: Benefits described for full-time associates; part-time benefits may vary and include access to insurance options via LIG Solutions and potential eligibility for select benefits.
• Benefits (full-time): Medical/pharmacy/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match, merchandise discount, Paid Time Off, parental leave.
• Additional (part-time eligibility may apply): Paid sick leave, public health emergency leave, participation in 401(k)/Roth 401(k) with match, Bonobos Guideshop Incentive Plan.
• Compensation note: Offer depends on location, education, skills, and experience.