Designer – Men’s Outerwear & Bottoms (JC432)

Designer – Men’s Outerwear & Bottoms
Location: New York, NY | On-site | Full-Time

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field
• 3–7 years of experience in apparel design
• Strong experience designing men’s outerwear and/or bottoms
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (Photoshop proficiency required)
• Experience creating detailed tech packs (flats, BOMs, construction details)
• Strong understanding of garment construction (zippers, pockets, seams, trims)

About the Role

A growing apparel company is seeking a hands-on Designer – Men’s Outerwear & Bottoms to support the creation of seasonal collections from concept through production. This role works closely with senior design leadership and cross-functional teams to bring innovative, market-relevant products to life.

Key Responsibilities

Design Execution

• Support the development of new silhouettes across outerwear, bottoms, and swim
• Create colorways and assist in seasonal design updates
• Translate concepts into production-ready designs

Technical Development

• Build and maintain accurate tech packs using Adobe Illustrator and Excel
• Include detailed flats, construction specifications, BOMs, and trim placements
• Ensure accuracy and consistency across all design documentation

Research & Trend Analysis

• Conduct market research on trends, competitor products, pricing, and materials
• Identify opportunities for innovation in fabrics, trims, and design details

Fit & Development Support

• Attend fit sessions, capture feedback, and update technical sketches accordingly
• Track revisions and maintain consistency across sizes and styles

Materials & Sourcing

• Assist in fabric and trim development and maintain organized reference libraries
• Support material selection aligned with design and cost targets

Vendor & Sample Coordination

• Communicate with vendors to request lab dips, strike-offs, and samples
• Coordinate sample preparation, labeling, and shipment to internal and external teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 3D design tools such as CLO 3D or Browzwear
• Background in contemporary or performance apparel markets

Key Skills

• Creative design with strong technical execution
• Detail-oriented with excellent organization skills
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to work with a growing brand and collaborative team
• Exposure to full product lifecycle from concept to production
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, PTO, and more)