Designer
Soni · New York, United States · 3 wk ago
On-siteDesign$95k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a talented Apparel Designer to join our creative team, focusing on men's sleepwear, basics, and loungewear. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in these categories who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The Designer will own the product development process from initial concept through production, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative collections to market.
Responsibilities
- Research market trends, consumer insights, and competitive products to develop fresh seasonal concepts.
- Create original designs, silhouette sketches, and seasonal collections for men's sleepwear, basics, and loungewear.
- Develop color palettes, fabrications, prints, graphics, and trim concepts.
- Create detailed CADs, technical sketches, and production-ready tech packs.
- Manage the product development process from prototype through Top of Production (TOP) samples.
- Collaborate with technical design, production, merchandising, and overseas manufacturing partners throughout the development process.
- Review samples, provide design feedback, and ensure products meet quality, aesthetic, and timeline expectations.
- Support on-time approvals and production milestones while maintaining design integrity.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of apparel design experience.
- Experience designing men's sleepwear, basics, loungewear, or related apparel categories.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop on a Mac platform.
- Advanced CAD design and technical sketching skills.
- Experience creating comprehensive tech packs for overseas manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and print development.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Experience
- Private label and/or licensed apparel experience.
- Experience working directly with overseas factories and production partners.
- Background in sportswear or multi-category apparel is a plus.
Pay
Up to $95,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other job-related qualifications.