Designer / Senior Designer: Fast-Fashion Specialty Retailer

UNITED INTIMATE GROUP INC.
New York, NY

Designer / Senior Designer: (confidential) Fast-Fashion Specialty Retailer

Location: New York, NY (On-Site)

Reports to: Design Director and CEO


Company Overview

United Intimates Group (UIG) is a premier sleepwear and intimates company based in New York City, specializing in the design, development, and distribution of both private label and licensed brands. UIG partners with leading retailers and global brands to deliver trend-driven product with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and execution. With deep expertise in product development, licensing, and retail strategy, UIG has built a reputation as a trusted partner in the apparel industry. The company’s growing portfolio reflects a commitment to thoughtful design, strong operational capabilities, and long-term brand partnerships.


UIG offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where experienced industry leaders and emerging talent work together to create compelling product and drive continued growth.


Position Summary

The Designer / Senior Designer will lead the design and development of women’s sleepwear and lounge categories, including sets, chemises, robes, bodysuits, and fashion-driven sleep pieces for a high volume fast-fashion retailer.

This role requires a designer who understands the IG-model influencer aesthetic intimately—someone who can translate runway, social, and celebrity trends into high-impact, commercially viable sleepwear in a fast paced environment.

The ideal candidate is highly trend-reactive, digitally fluent, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where design cycles are compressed and performance is data-informed.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of women’s sleepwear for a fast-paced, trend-driven fashion retailer
  • Create body-conscious, fashion-forward silhouettes with strong attention to fit, drape, and fabric behavior
  • Interpret trends from social media, influencers, celebrities, and streetwear culture into commercially viable sleepwear product
  • Develop original prints, graphics, logo treatments, and color stories aligned with a fast fashion customer
  • Execute detailed CADs, flats, and tech-ready artwork using Adobe Illustrator
  • Drive rapid seasonal and monthly concept development, including:
  • Mood boards
  • Trend pulls (Instagram, TikTok, celebrity influence)
  • Competitive analysis


Qualifications

  • 4–7+ years of experience in women’s apparel design, preferably in sleepwear, intimates, or body-conscious categories
  • Strong alignment with fast fashion aesthetic: sexy, trend-forward, curve-enhancing
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (Mac environment)
  • Proven ability to design for high-volume, fast-fashion or DTC brands
  • Strong understanding of:
  • Garment construction and fit (especially stretch fabrics)
  • Fabrications such as jersey, rib, lace, satin, mesh
  • Experience creating trend-driven prints and graphics
  • Ability to manage multiple seasons/drops simultaneously under tight deadlines
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Data-aware mindset; comfortable designing based on sales performance and trend analytics


Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • PTO
  • Federal Holidays
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