Associate Designer

ASSOCIATE DESIGNER

Beach Riot | Newport Beach, CA

Beach Riot is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Associate Designer to support our design team in conceptualizing, developing, and executing innovative designs across our Active and Lounge collections. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in fashion design, a passion for trends and product development, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with Senior Designers on all aspects of design and product development across Active and Lounge categories.

• Manage category-specific SMU (Special Make-Up) requests.

• Assist with lab dip reviews, print strike-off comments, and color approvals.

• Update seasonal trackers to reflect design changes and color approvals.

• Research and identify fashion, color, print, and market trends relevant to Beach Riot.

• Source fabric, trim, and print inspiration to support seasonal concepts.

• Sketch new designs under the direction of Senior Designers.

• Create style numbers, tech packs, and construction pages for handoff to the Technical Design team.

• Update tech packs to reflect BOM (Bill of Materials) changes, design revisions, and additional colorways.

• Create and maintain seasonal color palettes in Adobe Illustrator.

• Prepare print and artwork files.

• Create and maintain line sheets in Adobe Illustrator.

• Maintain and organize seasonal submissions and approvals in design binders.

• Assist with print development and recoloring existing prints.

• Attend fittings, take detailed notes, and communicate design changes.

• Maintain and organize the CAD library in Dropbox.

• Maintain and organize fabric headers in the office.

• Communicate proactively with cross-functional teams to ensure deadlines and seasonal milestones are met.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.

• 2+ years of relevant experience in fashion design and product development.

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Google Sheets, and Google Docs.

• Strong creativity, sketching skills, and an eye for color, print, and detail.

• Solid understanding of garment construction.

• Knowledge of swimwear or activewear preferred.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

• Self-starter with strong communication skills, initiative, and a sense of urgency.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.

POSITION DETAILS

Location: Newport Beach, CA

Schedule: Hybrid, with four days per week in the office

Salary Range: 70-75K