Men's Outwear Designer

About the Company - Men's Designer - Wholesaler/Midtown

NYC

5 days in person

As an Outerwear & Bottoms Designer, you will support the head designer and design team in bringing seasonal collections to life. This is a hands-on role for a detail-oriented creative who is eager to learn the technical intricacies of outerwear and the foundations of great-fitting bottoms. You’ll be responsible for executing design updates, maintaining technical assets, and assisting in the development process from sketch to sample.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role for a detail-oriented creative who is eager to learn the technical intricacies of outerwear and the foundations of great-fitting bottoms.

Responsibilities

• Design Support: Assist senior designers in sketching new silhouettes and creating colorways for jackets, bottoms and swim.
• Tech Pack Creation: Build and maintain accurate technical packages in excel and Illustrator, including detailed diagrams, BOMs, and trim placements.
• Research: Conduct market research on emerging trends, competitor pricing, and innovative hardware or fabric finishes.
• Fit Assistance: Attend fit sessions to take notes, update technical sketches based on feedback, and help track changes across sizes.
• Trim & Fabric Sourcing: Maintain the design reference files to track product development.
• Communication: Work with vendors/ suppliers to request lab dips, sample yardage, strike-offs, protos, sales samples.
• Pack & Ship: Help prepare samples and labels for shipping to various accounts.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Fashion Design or a related field.

Required Skills

• Software & Technical Skills:
• Adobe Creative Suite: Expert-level Adobe Illustrator for creating precise flat sketches and tech packs. Proficiency in Photoshop for creating mood boards, prints, and color renderings.
• Microsoft Office Suite: Proficiency in Excel for managing Bill of Materials (BOMs) Outlook/Teams for vendor communication.

Preferred Skills

• Experience: 3-7 years of experience in apparel design.
• Eye for Detail: A strong understanding of garment construction basics, such as pocket types, zipper applications, and seam finishes.
• Motivation: A "no task is too small" attitude and willingness to learn.
• Bonus Points: Basic knowledge of 3D design software like CLO 3D or Browzwear.