Designer - Men's Outerwear & Bottoms

Men's Designer - Outerwear & Bottoms

Location: New York, NY | On-site | Full-Time

Overview

A growing apparel company is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Outerwear & Bottoms Designer to support the development of seasonal collections. This is a hands-on role working closely with senior design leadership to bring concepts to life—from initial sketch through final sample.

The ideal candidate has a strong eye for design, an interest in technical product development, and a passion for outerwear and well-fitting bottoms.

Key Responsibilities

Design Execution

• Support senior designers in developing new silhouettes across outerwear, bottoms, and swim
• Create colorways and assist in seasonal design updates

Technical Development

• Build and maintain accurate tech packs using Adobe Illustrator and Excel
• Include detailed flats, construction details, BOMs, and trim placements

Research & Trend Analysis

• Conduct market research on trends, competitor landscape, pricing, and fabric/trim innovation

Fit & Development Support

• Attend fit sessions, document feedback, and update technical sketches accordingly
• Track revisions and maintain consistency across sizes and styles

Materials & Sourcing

• Help manage trim and fabric development, maintaining organized reference files throughout the lifecycle

Vendor Communication

• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to request lab dips, strike-offs, sample yardage, prototypes, and sales samples

Sample Coordination

• Assist in preparing, labeling, and shipping samples to internal teams and external partners

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field

Experience

• 3–7 years of experience in apparel design

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; strong working knowledge of Photoshop
• Experience with Excel for BOM management and product tracking
• Familiarity with Outlook/Teams or similar communication tools

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of garment construction (e.g., pockets, zippers, seam finishes)
• High attention to detail and organization
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

• Experience with 3D design tools such as CLO 3D or Browzwear