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Associate AI-Aided Apparel Designer at Garan, Incorporated | LAYIQ

Build Spec-Accurate Digital Twins
Use AI-aided design tools to translate 2D garment sketches, CADs, and product specifications into realistic 3D or dimensional digital garment assets.
Develop and refine prompts to improve garment accuracy, consistency, and visual quality.
Build assets that accurately reflect design and technical design including: Fit and silhouette — proportions, length
Fabric — texture, weight, sheen, drape behavior
Color — colorway accuracy that reflects how a Pantone or other official garment color shows up on specific fabrication
Construction — seam placement, hem finish, neckline, cuff detail
Design features — print placement, puff print, appliqué, embroidery, trim, graphics
Collaborate with digital marketing / marketing creative to: Apply appropriate lighting formula
Apply soft goods style
Create required assets according to marketplace and website needs
Ex. Front, back, detail close up grey background with specific hex code
Ex. Compliant file size and format
Use Photoshop for final touch-ups, corrections, or detail refinements that AI cannot resolve on its own
Work with technology team to determine best prompts and troubleshoot when needed
Work with technology team to determine how to scale the process/batch work once validated
Validate and Get Approval
Cross-reference every digital twin against 2D/ 3D render and/or existing garment sample before submitting for approval
Partner with designated senior designer for final sign off
Work cross functionally as a bridge between design and marketing
Organize & Hand Off
Maintain asset library
Save approved assets in a clean, organized folder specified by marketing team
Utilize provided file naming conventions
Skills Needed
Associate-level experience in Apparel Design, Fashion Design, Product Development, Digital Product Creation, or a related apparel field.
Strong apparel design sensibility with an eye for silhouette, proportion, color, fabrication, fit, and product details.
Ability to interpret apparel CADs, artwork, color standards, fabric references, and basic tech packs.
Experience with AI tools such as Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Raspberry.ai, Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, or similar platforms OR strong motivation to learn quickly
Strong prompt-development and visual problem-solving skills.
Formal Technical Design experience is not required.
Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, communication, and file-management discipline.
Ability to collaborate across Apparel Design, Product Development, Marketing, Ecommerce, Creative, and Technology teams.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop for retouching and final corrections
Organized and disciplined about file management — this pipeline depends on clean handoffs
Time management to ensure final assets are passed on time
Team player, good communication skills, ability to collaborate cross-functionally with different teams
Portfolio Requirement
Candidates should provide a portfolio showing relevant apparel design and digital-product work, including examples of taking a garment from a 2D sketch, CAD, or specification into a realistic 3D or dimensional AI-generated garment asset.

Associate AI-Aided Apparel Designer

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