Junior Apparel Designer

Job Description

Junior Apparel Designer | Mary Square

The Tone:
This is an early career on-site position at Mary Square, located in Apex, NC. Mary Square is a women-owned lifestyle and apparel brand dedicated to inspiring women to “live their yes” through meaningful gifts, statement jewelry, and apparel. Our products, characterized by bold original artwork and a strong commitment to quality, are designed to uplift and connect, serving over 4,000 boutiques across the U.S. The Junior Apparel Designer plays a key role in bringing seasonal collections to life by supporting the design team. This individual helps ensure all designs align with the distinctive Mary Square brand aesthetic and meet seasonal development timelines.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Apex, NC
• Team: Supports the design team, following guidance from the Apparel Director.
• Mission: Assists in developing seasonal apparel collections, ensuring designs align with the brand aesthetic and meet timelines.
• Tech Stack: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design & CAD Creation: Develop and update sketches and CADs using Adobe Illustrator, contributing to the visual line plan with accurate product information and revised designs.
• Technical Pack Development: Prepare and organize Tech Packs for costing, sampling, and production, including detailed Bill of Materials, and supporting print, embroidery, and color development.
• Sample Management & Fittings: Receive prototypes, assist in measuring garments, and prepare samples for fittings, taking detailed notes and tracking design revisions.
• Research & Material Review: Conduct trend, market, fabric, trim, and print research, and assist in reviewing lab dips, strike-offs, and fabric submissions.
• Project Coordination & Support: Organize and maintain design team’s Work-In-Progress files, communicate design changes to cross-functional teams, and assist with design meetings and line reviews.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related creative field, establishing an early career foundation in apparel design.
• Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in apparel design, demonstrating strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for creating technical flats and CADs.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for color, prints, fabrics, and trims aligned with brand aesthetics. Basic understanding of garment construction, fabric types, and trims is also required.
• Bonus: Familiarity with 3D design software.