Design Associate, Special Projects

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ABOUT G/FORE:

Born in Los Angeles but bred with a global perspective, G/FORE was conceptualized with a passion for modern design combined with a love of golf. Distinguished by our attention to detail, sophisticated ease, playful nature, youthful energy, and sense of humor. We consistently strive to make a powerful and colourful impact on our favourite game. We take inspiration from art, architecture, modern design, and colourful narratives. Our intent is to disrupt the industry without being disrespectful to the sport and its rich traditions.

G/FORE is seeking a detail‑oriented, innovative, and highly collaborative Associate Designer to join our Special Projects Design Team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a fast‑paced, creative environment supporting a brand at the forefront of the Golf/Active lifestyle industry. The ideal candidate is a problem‑solver, a strong visual communicator, and thrives in a dynamic, deadline‑driven setting.

As an Associate Designer, you will partner cross‑functionally with our Sales, Product Development, and Production teams to bring custom design concepts to life across multiple channels—including country club exclusives, annual tournaments, pop‑up retail, international initiatives, and high‑profile brand collaborations.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales and Design leadership to develop custom footwear, apparel, and accessories across multiple categories and distribution channels.
• Create visually compelling customer‑facing presentations, design mockups, and iterative revisions from concept through final approval, ensuring brand alignment and client satisfaction.
• Build and maintain detailed tech packs for apparel and accessories; partner with factories on sample development and review prototypes with clear, actionable feedback.
• Manage overlapping design projects simultaneously, ensuring all timelines, deliverables, and production schedules are met with accuracy and efficiency.
• Generate apparel technical sketches with construction callouts for internal and external use.
• Recolor existing CAD artwork for collaborations and special initiatives.
• Create and edit simple graphics for tees, hoodies, and other apparel categories.
• Build print/graphic pitch sheets including colorways, print techniques, and material details.
• Assist with special projects, seasonal initiatives, and presentation boards, including color cards/decks.
• Support the team with organizational tasks such as filing, organizing samples, scanning, and document preparation as needed.
• Participate in lab dip and material submit reviews.
• Communicate directly with vendors to track samples, provide feedback, and ensure accuracy throughout the development process.
• Attend fittings and collaborate with the Technical Design team on garment fit, revisions, and adjustments.

Competencies

• Brings fresh, thoughtful ideas to product design, visual storytelling, and problem‑solving while maintaining brand integrity.
• Demonstrates accuracy in sketches, tech packs, file organization, and cross‑functional communication.
• Manages multiple deadlines simultaneously; prioritizes effectively in a fast‑moving environment.
• Works seamlessly with internal teams, external partners, and vendors; clearly communicates concepts, feedback, and expectations.
• Understands garment construction fundamentals, spec accuracy, and development processes from concept to production.
• Thrives amid shifting priorities and evolving project needs; quickly learns new processes and tools.
• Designs with customer preferences, brand standards, and sales goals in mind.

Desired Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Digital Art, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a related design role, or equivalent strong internship experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Basic knowledge of garment construction, materials, and production processes.
• Strong visual communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!