Unity. Loyalty. Advancement. Charity. It’s what drives United Legwear & Apparel Co. to be the best global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1998 by Isaac E. Ash to make the very best legwear on the market, ULAC is an industry leader offering a full range of products for babies, kids, teens, and adults. We strive to sell our products at affordable prices for families. Hard work and exponential growth year on year has transformed ULAC into a global apparel and accessories company.

About The Job

At ULAC, The Associate Designer will support the design team in the development, creation, and execution of the PUMA Kids boys’ apparel line. This role plays a key part in bringing innovative, trend-right, and commercially successful products to market by supporting the design process from concept through production. The Associate Designer will collaborate cross-functionally to develop product assortments that align with brand objectives, consumer needs, and business strategies.

What You Will Do

• Work with design team in designing, sketching and developing ideas for multiple lines/collections as assigned based on design direction and trend research.
• Research emerging fashion trends and provide awareness of market trends in color, fabrics, style and how to interpret those trends for the brand.
• Generate, update and recolor seasonal Cads for multiple brands.
• Produce detailed tech packs and follow through the entire development of product from initial line to final pre-production samples.
• In-put Tech Packs into (Exenta) system.
• Daily follow up with factories on tech pack creation/revision/review and submit approvals.
• Review and approve labdips and strike off submits.
• Interact with sales team to discuss design ideas
• Tag and organize samples for market and meetings.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company needs and operations.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or related area and 2+ years of experience in Design, including but not limited to experience with kidswear (boys).
• Knowledge of fashion trends and general trends in color, fabric and style.
• Creativity and artistic abilities, an eye for color, texture and pattern with keen attention to detail and ability to visualize in three dimensions.
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal skills as required for effective interpersonal communication.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and workload seamlessly and follow-up.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team under critical time frames.
• Self driven and experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to apply good work habits to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the company/department.

What We Offer

At ULAC, we are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package for all New York & New Jersey-based employees includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Access to quality health care coverage with a variety of plan options to fit your needs.

Fitness Reimbursement

Reimbursement is for eligible health and wellness programs to encourage a healthy lifestyle through our medical benefits plan.

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
Income protection to support you during unexpected health challenges, 100% company-paid.

Group-Term Life Insurance (100% Employer Paid)

Accidents can happen in an instant, affecting you and a loved one. Our Group-term Life Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance is designed to help families by providing financial protection in case of death or severe injury resulting from an accident.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Confidential support services for mental health, work-life balance, and other personal matters.

401(k) Retirement Plan
Plan for your future with our competitive retirement savings plan, including employer matching of up to 4.5%

Pet Insurance

Coverage options to help care for your furry family members.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave

Competitive paid vacation and sick leave to support your work-life balance.

Bereavement Leave

Paid time off to grieve and attend to personal matters following the loss of a loved one.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Commuter Benefits

Tax-advantaged options to help cover public transit and commuting costs.

Tuition Reimbursement

Support for continued learning and development through approved educational programs.

Voluntary Life Insurance

Option to voluntarily add additional financial protection in the event of an unfortunate loss.

General Acknowledgement & Employment At-Will

Employment in this position requires adherence to all policies and procedures set forth by United Legwear & Apparel Company. This position description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position, is not a contract and is subject to change at any time, with or without notice, by the employer. Furthermore, all employees are employed at-will with United Legwear & Apparel Company and are employed for no definite period of time and employment may be terminated without cause or notice.