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TWP is seeking an experienced Pattern Maker to help bring our ready-to-wear collections to life. In this role, you will translate design concepts into precise, production-ready patterns that meet our standards for fit, construction, quality, and craftsmanship. You will collaborate closely with Design, Technical Design, Product Development, Quality Control, Raw Materials, and Production throughout the development process. Responsibilities • Create and refine production-ready patterns for categories such as tops, pants, dresses, and blazers, with category assignments based on experience, • Partner with Technical Design to review fit comments and make accurate pattern corrections, • Use Gerber to create or update patterns based on fitting comments, • Drape, cut, and sew test samples to verify new patterns, • Inspect finished samples for accuracy and recommend necessary changes, • Clearly communicate fit intent, balance, and construction details to Design and Technical Design, • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure the design vision and construction details are executable for production, • Identify risks related to timing, quality, or cost; resolve issues proactively and communicate them to key partners, • Complete assignments accurately and on schedule in alignment with the company calendar, • Maintain accurate Cutter’s Musts in Excel and organized digital pattern files in the shared library, • Ensure consistent sizing and fit across development and production fit models, • Stay current on competitors, industry trends, and emerging patternmaking technologies Qualifications • College degree, preferably in patternmaking, • 4+ years of patternmaking experience in the apparel industry, • Proficiency with computer patternmaking programs; Gerber or Lectra preferred, • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Google Workspace, • Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • Knowledge of fabric types and their behavior in mass production Compensation & Benefits • Salary range: $80,000–$100,000 annually, • 401(k) matching after eligibility period, • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, • Flexible Spending Account (FSA), • Paid time off, • Transit benefits program

Company Description Rare Editions, a brand under Star Children’s Dress Company, has been creating stylish and affordable dresses for girls since 1936. Based in New York City, the company operates its showroom on the 18th floor of 1250 Broadway. Our team of designers, merchandisers, and sales staff collaborate to launch fresh seasonal collections that attract major department stores globally. While Rare Editions is our flagship brand, we also represent other labels like Rare Too, Chantilly Place, Counting Daisies, Emily Rose, Tween Diva, and Dear Moon. Role Description This is an on-site Fashion Design Intern role is located in New York, NY. As a Fashion Design Intern, you will assist in creating innovative designs, contribute to seasonal collections, and assist in sample production and styling. Your day-to-day tasks will include working closely with the design team on sketching, developing textiles and patterns, and supporting the team with sewing and assembling prototypes. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to engage with the broader product lifecycle, including presentations and collaboration across teams. This is a paid role at $17/hr. Qualifications • Proficiency in Fashion Design and Fashion Styling for creating and enhancing clothing designs., • Graphic Design skills to assist in developing visual presentations and design concepts., • Knowledge and experience in Textiles and Sewing to contribute to garment construction and material selection., • Enthusiasm for trends and creativity in the fashion industry., • Strong attention to detail and an ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment., • Pursuing a degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field is a plus.

About the Company We are an established New York-based children’s apparel company specializing in the design, development, and production of girls’ apparel for major department stores, specialty retailers, and national retail partners. We are seeking a creative and motivated Associate Fashion Designer to join our Design team, focusing on Casual apparel for Infant, Toddler, and Girls through Size 5. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of children’s fashion and can translate current trends into age appropriate, comfortable, commercial, and playful casual product for younger girls. Position Summary The Associate Fashion Designer will work closely with our senior design team throughout the design and development process from initial concept and trend research through sample development and final product. The position will focus primarily on Casual product, including dresses, sets, tops, bottoms, rompers, jumpsuits, and other coordinated seasonal apparel. We are looking for someone with a strong eye for color, print, pattern, fabrication, proportion, and novelty details. Our collections may incorporate prints, embroidery, appliqués, smocking, lace, specialty trims, novelty fabrics, and other decorative techniques appropriate for the Infant through Size 5 customer. Key Responsibilities • Assist in designing seasonal Casual collections for Infant, Toddler, and Girls through Size 5., • Design across categories including casual dresses, sets, tops, bottoms, rompers, jumpsuits, and related seasonal product., • Create original concepts, sketches, CADs, colorways, and presentation materials., • Research seasonal trends, colors, prints, graphics, fabrics, trims, silhouettes, and competitive product., • Translate current fashion trends into commercial and age-appropriate children's casual apparel., • Develop print concepts, color palettes, embroidery, appliqué, graphic, and trim ideas., • Work closely with senior designers to develop cohesive seasonal collections., • Assist with fabric, print, and trim selection., • Prepare and maintain detailed design and development information for overseas factories., • Review development samples for design accuracy, proportion, color, fabrication, trim, and overall appearance., • Participate in fittings and partner with Technical Design to maintain design intent while achieving appropriate fit and construction., • Make CAD, artwork, color, and design revisions based on sample reviews and feedback., • Maintain organized design files, artwork, color standards, fabric/trim references, and development records., • Track assigned styles and follow up to keep samples and approvals on schedule., • Work cross-functionally with Design, Production, Technical Design, Sales, and overseas factories., • Assist with seasonal market and customer presentations., • Develop an understanding of individual customers, brands, price points, and product needs., • Manage multiple styles and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Qualifications • 2–4 years of fashion design experience, preferably in children's, infant, toddler, or girls' apparel., • Experience designing Casual apparel strongly preferred., • Degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred., • Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop., • Strong CAD and technical sketching skills., • Strong sense of color, print, pattern, proportion, and silhouette., • Knowledge of knit and woven fabrics, trims, garment construction, and children's apparel development., • Ability to translate trends into product appropriate for the Infant, Toddler, and young Girls customer., • Experience with prints, embroidery, appliqués, graphics, smocking, specialty trims, or other children's apparel techniques is a plus., • Experience participating in sample development and fittings., • Strong organizational and time-management skills., • Excellent attention to detail and follow-through., • Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment., • Comfortable receiving creative direction while also contributing original ideas. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who genuinely understands the Infant through Size 5 Casual market and can balance fashion with the realities of dressing younger children. The right candidate should be able to create product that feels fresh, fun, comfortable, age-appropriate, and commercially viable, while understanding the different proportions and design considerations required for Infant, Toddler, and young Girls sizes. This is an Associate-level position with significant opportunity to develop. We expect the designer to have a solid foundation, contribute creative ideas, execute direction accurately, and gradually assume greater ownership of categories and collections as they grow. Portfolio required. Candidates should submit examples demonstrating their children's apparel aesthetic, Casual product experience, CAD/Illustrator skills, print/color ability, and relevant design work.

Fashion Designer Stateless Fashion Design & Consulting · Tribeca, NYC · Updated 9/20/2026 Stateless is a team of fashion design, branding, and production management experts. Brands worldwide outsource their design, development, and production to us, so you won’t spend a year stuck in one category. In a single season you might go from swim to sweaters to childrenswear to active, taking brands from first sketch through production. Compensation is $45 per hour for freelance, starting at $75K for full-time employment The Opportunity • Design across every category we serve: mens, womens, childrenswear, contemporary, sportswear, active, sweaters, and swim, produced in the US and overseas., • Learn from a senior, collaborative team of design, branding, and production experts., • A hybrid schedule of in-office and remote work, with fittings and meetings held at our NYC office., • We always start with freelance (full-time or part-time), with the goal of transitioning to full-time employment. What You’ll Do • Develop designs and original artwork for products manufactured in the US and overseas., • Sketch and build tech packs, including artwork tech packs with Pantone codes for artwork, labels, etc., • Consult with the client/brand through sketch reviews, fabric selection, sample size, fit, and construction until every element is approved for production., • Partner with project managers, product developers, and clients to keep everyone aligned on the vision of the brand and the standard of work upheld at the factories., • Attend design review/approval meetings and in-person NYC fittings. Who Thrives Here • Exceptional designers who work fast without sacrificing accuracy; speed and precision are what our clients come to us for., • Hard workers who take direction once and run with it., • Curious people who want their hands in many different categories at once., • Generous team players who are always willing to learn., • Detail-obsessed designers who work independently and stay ahead of multiple deadlines. What You’ll Bring • 3+ years in creative/fashion design across categories (required)., • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator for sketching/tech packs (required)., • Knowledge of the apparel design and development process: flat sketching, tech packs, construction, and materials., • Ability to create original artwork in Photoshop or similar, and AI design imagery for direction or presentation purposes (both highly preferred)., • Confidence to client-face and consult, plus strong professional writing., • Bachelor’s or relevant certificate; corporate fashion experience a plus; able to be in the NYC office for fittings.

Position Overview Star Children’s Dress Company, a growing apparel company focused on producing fashionable yet affordable dresses, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Fashion Designer with 2 years of experience. This role supports the design and product development team in executing seasonal collections. The Assistant Fashion Designer will work under the direction of senior designers and contribute to design preparation, technical documentation, and sample development while gaining hands-on experience in fashion design. Key Responsibilities • Assist senior designers in the development of seasonal collections, including research on trends, colors, fabrics, and trims for apparel, • Create and revise digital sketches and technical flats using Adobe Illustrator to support design communication, • Prepare and maintain specification sheets, measurement charts, and basic construction details under the supervision of senior design staff, • Support the sample development process by organizing fabrics, trims, and color standards for seasonal collections, • Track sample progress and assist during fittings by recording comments and updating design documentation based on feedback, • Maintain organized design archives, including fabric libraries, trim references, and seasonal records, • Conduct market and competitor research within the categories to support design direction, • Assist in preparing presentation boards and materials for internal meetings and line reviews, • Collaborate with production and merchandising teams to ensure design documentation is accurate and up to date, • Provide administrative and project support to the design team, including maintaining calendars and development trackers Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field, • 2 years of relevant experience in fashion design or product development, • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; knowledge of Photoshop is a plus, • Basic understanding of garment construction, textiles, and design principles, • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, • Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, • Strong communication and time management skills Benefits • Health insurance and dental insurance eligibility beginning the first of the month after 60 days of employment (for full-time employees), • 401(k) plan eligibility for full-time employees, • Paid time off, including vacation accrual and company-recognized holidays, • Weekly payroll with direct deposit available after the third week of employment, • Free full service Gym Access with locker rooms, showers, and, • Compensation commensurate with experience and aligned with industry standards.

Product/Textile Designer New York, NY $75,000 to $90,000 per year A leading home fashions company is seeking a Product/Textile Designer to support a variety of licensed and private-label brands across bath and other soft home categories. This in-office role combines creative development with technical execution throughout the product lifecycle, from initial concept through production. The ideal candidate is a strong individual contributor with a solid understanding of soft home product design, development, and manufacturing. Schedule: Full-time, in-office. Compensation: $75,000 to $90,000 per year, based on experience. What You'll Do: The Product/Textile Designer designs seasonal collections and assortments for bath and other soft home products, creating CADs, repeat patterns, engineered placements, and colorways. This includes developing trims, textures, embellishments, and product construction details, and preparing production-ready artwork and detailed tech packs for factories. The role reviews samples, strike-offs, and lab dips, managing revisions and approvals, and collaborates closely with design leadership, sales, sourcing, and production teams. The Product/Textile Designer oversees multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines. Required Qualifications: • 3 to 5 years of experience in product design, textile design, home design, or a related field, • Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, • Experience developing production-ready artwork and repeat patterns, • Strong knowledge of textiles and soft-goods construction, • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to take ownership of projects, • Ability to manage multiple brands, projects, and seasonal timelines Preferred Qualifications: • Proficiency in Pointcarre, • Experience with hard bath goods Compensation and Benefits: • $75,000 to $90,000 per year, based on experience, • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, • 401k retirement plan, • Paid time off To apply, submit your resume for consideration.

Infant Blanket & Textile Designer \n Position Type: Full-time or Freelance \n Hourly Range: $35 – 50 hourly \n Department: Soft Home / Pillows \n \n ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES \n Enchante is seeking a talented Infant Blanket & Textile Designer to support the development of our growing infant blanket and nursery category. The ideal candidate will have experience in textile design, surface pattern design, graphic design, or soft-home product development, with a strong understanding of baby and nursery trends, color, print, and commercial retail design. Please submit a resume and portfolio showcasing relevant textile, surface pattern, infant, nursery, bedding, or soft-home design work. \n\n • Develop original artwork and patterns for infant blankets, bedding, throws, and related nursery products\n, • Create seamless repeats, placement prints, character artwork, and coordinating patterns\n, • Develop seasonal and everyday collections based on current market and retail trends\n, • Create colorways, CADs, and product mockups for internal review and buyer presentations\n, • Translate creative direction and inspiration into commercially viable products\n, • Prepare production-ready artwork and technical files for factories\n, • Make revisions to artwork, color, scale, and layout based on internal, buyer, and factory feedback\n, • Research trends in baby, nursery, home textiles, color, print, and pattern\n, • Work closely with product development, sourcing, sales, and merchandising teams\n, • Perform related duties as assigned\n\n \n COMPETENCIES \n\n • Experience designing for mass retail, department stores, off-price, specialty retail, or private-label programs is a plus\n, • Experience preparing artwork for textile production is a plus\n, • Knowledge of infant and nursery market trends is a plus\n, • Experience communicating with overseas factories or product development teams\n, • Experience in textile design, surface pattern design, graphic design, or related product design\n, • Portfolio demonstrating relevant work in baby, infant, nursery, bedding, blankets, soft home, or children's products\n, • Strong understanding of pattern repeats, color, print, and textile applications\n, • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop\n, • Ability to create professional CADs and presentation-ready product mockups\n, • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and revisions\n, • Ability to balance creativity with commercial retail needs\n\n \n EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE \n Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in textile, print, pattern, or fashion design. \n

We are partnering with a growing, design-led fashion brand seeking experienced Pattern Makers for ongoing contract and project-based work. \n \n We are looking for highly skilled pattern makers who combine exceptional technical ability with a strong eye for shape, proportion, fit, and silhouette. This role requires someone who can work to exacting specifications while also creatively problem-solving to achieve a modern, flattering result. \n A key focus of the role is developing patterns that can be successfully reproduced at the factory level. The ideal candidate understands how to balance creative pattern development with the technical requirements of scalable production, rather than creating patterns that are only achievable within an atelier or sample-room environment. \n \n Responsibilities \n\n • Develop accurate, production-ready patterns based on design direction and specifications\n, • Create and refine shapes and silhouettes with a strong understanding of fit, proportion, and balance\n, • Translate creative concepts into patterns that can be consistently reproduced by manufacturing partners\n, • Partner closely with Technical Design, Production, and Product Development throughout the development process\n, • Troubleshoot pattern, construction, and fit challenges and recommend creative solutions\n, • Make pattern adjustments throughout fittings and product development\n, • Apply technical expertise while knowing when traditional pattern-making conventions may need to be adjusted to achieve the desired silhouette\n, • Ensure patterns maintain the integrity of the design while remaining practical for factory production\n, • Communicate clearly with cross-functional partners regarding pattern development, fit, and construction\n\n \n Current needs may include: \n\n • Denim\n, • Pants and trousers\n, • Jackets\n, • Structured tops, dresses, and skirts\n, • Flowy tops, dresses, and skirts\n\n \n Qualifications \n\n • Advanced pattern-making expertise within fashion/apparel\n, • Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, balance, proportion, and silhouette\n, • Experience developing patterns intended for factory reproduction and production\n, • Ability to interpret creative direction and translate it into technically sound patterns\n, • Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to explore nontraditional solutions to achieve the desired fit or silhouette\n, • Experience collaborating with Technical Design, Production, and/or Product Development teams\n, • High level of precision and attention to detail\n, • Expertise in one or more of the product categories listed above\n\n \n Additional Details \n This is a contract/project-based opportunity with the potential for ongoing work based on project needs and fit. Candidates should be based in or able to work with a New York City-based team, with some onsite collaboration expected.