Job Title: Sleepwear Designer
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year (based on experience)
Essential Apparel is a leading designer, manufacturer, and importer of men's, women's, and children's fast-fashion apparel. The company develops products under its own brands as well as numerous private-label programs, with merchandise sold through major retailers including TJ Maxx, Burlington, Ross Stores, and Amazon. As the company continues to grow, they are seeking a talented Sleepwear Designer to join their design team
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Position Overvi
ewThe Sleepwear Designer will be responsible for designing and developing sleepwear collections across men's, women's, and children's categories. This role requires a strong understanding of garment construction, fabrications, technical design, and trend research. The ideal candidate is highly creative, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing the product development process from concept through productio
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Key Responsibilit
- iesDesign and develop sleepwear collections for men's, women's, and children's appa
- relCreate detailed tech packs and technical flat sketches for product developm
- entMeasure inspiration and reference samples and provide construction callouts for developm
- entDevelop 3D CADs and digital design presentati
- onsOrganize incoming development samples and maintain yarn and trim librar
- iesConduct trend research through online resources, market analysis, and store vis
- itsAttend development fittings and provide fit and construction feedb
- ackExecute sample comments and construction revisions throughout the development proc
- essTrack and manage sample status from development through appro
- valCollaborate closely with design, merchandising, production, and sales teams to ensure successful product launc
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Qualificat
- ionsBachelor's Degree (BFA) in Fashion Design or a related f
- ield3+ years of experience in apparel de
- signPrevious sleepwear design experience requ
- iredStrong knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and manufacturing techni
- quesProficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photo
- shopAbility to create technical flat sketches and detailed tech packs in Illustr
- atorExperience creating and editing brushes and fills in Illustrator for technical sketc
- hingExperience working with PLM sys
- temsStrong attention to detail and organizational sk
- illsAbility to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environ
- mentExcellent communication and interpersonal sk
- illsSelf-motivated, proactive, and team-orie
ntedBene
- fitsHealth, Dental, and Vision Insur
- ance401(k)
- PlanPaid Vaca
- tionPaid Sick
- TimePaid Holi
- daysSummer Fri
- daysStrong work-life bal
- anceOpportunity for professional growth and advance
ment