About this role
Job title: Apparel Designer
About the Role The Apparel Designer will lead trend-driven design initiatives across both men’s and women’s categories, with a strong focus on small capsules, special projects, and fast-turn opportunities. This role blends creative concept development with technical execution, owning the process from initial idea through tech pack completion and production handoff. This is a hands-on, product-focused role that requires both aesthetic vision and operational precision.
What You'll Do
- Stay informed on global fashion trends, emerging techniques, and industry resources.
- Design brand-appropriate apparel aligned with seasonal concepts, design directives, and existing product lines across men’s and women’s categories.
- Develop small capsule collections and limited drops that support broader seasonal strategies.
- Conceptualize seasonal narratives, including fabric direction, silhouette evolution, and overall aesthetic vision.
- Translate mood boards and brand direction into commercially viable, trend-forward product.
- Hand-sketch concepts to clearly communicate design intent, construction, and fabrication details.
- Execute accurate, detailed tech packs to support overseas production.
- Ensure all specifications, measurements, trims, and construction details meet brand and quality standards.
- Partner closely with sourcing, production, and product development teams on fabric, trim, and construction innovation.
- Lead fittings from prototype through production, ensuring design integrity, fit, and garment quality.
- Review and provide actionable feedback on fit, PP, and production samples.
- Oversee line sheet creation and ensure timely, accurate updates throughout the season.
- Identify opportunities for product newness while protecting and evolving core business assortments.
- Respond quickly to market trends and cultural or social momentum.
- Lead and mentor CAD designers and junior team members across concept development, construction, and calendar management.
- Manage projects end-to-end, from initial concept through final production delivery.
- Own calendar milestones and ensure all rapid-turn and seasonal deadlines are met.
- Follow up on all pre-production details, including color, fabric, and trim approvals.
- Proactively streamline workflows and improve design and development processes.
- Create clear, compelling presentation decks and confidently present design concepts to internal stakeholders.