RDG Global LLC is hiring : Associate Designer in New York

Associate Designer – Juniors Sweaters

Location : On-site (Mon–Thurs, 9 : 00 AM–6 : 00 PM)

WFH : Fridays (Occasionally Remote)

Salary Range : $57,000 – $66,500 / year (DOE)

Experience Level : Associate 5+ years

Education : Bachelor's Degree

About RDG Global

At RDG, we are a U.S.-based apparel design and manufacturing company with a global reach. We’re known for our bold trend direction, proprietary labels, and licensed brand partnerships. Our team works with top national retailers to deliver trend-right, high-quality fashion across multiple categories—Juniors, Girls, Contemporary, Women's Plus, and Activewear.

Join us and become a part of a creative, fast-paced, and highly collaborative team that’s shaping the future of retail fashion.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a talented and trend-savvy Associate Designer with a strong background in Juniors sweaters. The ideal candidate is passionate about knitwear, understands the junior customer, and thrives in a team environment where innovation, speed, and collaboration are key.

You’ll work closely with the Senior Designer to conceptualize, design, and develop seasonal sweater collections for major retailers, aligning with pricing, aesthetic, and brand strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Research market trends, yarn innovations, and silhouettes to inform seasonal concepts
• Support the Sr. Designer in developing collections for private label and licensed brands
• Prepare inspiration boards, trend reports, and seasonal color palettes
• Create detailed flat sketches (Adobe Illustrator or hand-drawn) and tech packs
• Collaborating with the CAD team on artworks, layouts, and sketch presentations
• Participating in customer market appointments and occasional travel
• Coordinate directly with overseas factories throughout development
• Source yarns and trims, manage swatches, and attend relevant trade shows (e.g., Spinexpo)
• Attend fit sessions, review counter samples, and ensure design integrity is maintained
• Manage sample tracking and ensure timely follow-up with factories
• Support cross-functional communication between design, production, technical, and merchandising teams

What We're Looking For

Why Join Us?

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about designing sweaters for the Juniors customer and want to work in a company where your ideas matter—we’d love to hear from you.