Senior Designer – Men’s (Brand + Private Label)

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Senior Men’s Designer to own and drive all men’s product development across our in-house brand and private-label programs while supporting broader design and development needs as required. This role is highly hands-on and execution-focused; you’ll be responsible for taking product from concept through production while managing timelines, vendors, and customer relationships.

Core Responsibilities

Men’s Product Development (Brand & Private Label)

• Own men’s design and development from concept through final production
• Design and develop seasonal collections for our brand
• Lead all men’s private-label development programs across multiple customers
• Translate customer briefs into executable designs that meet cost, quality, and margin targets

Design & Technical Execution

• Create original designs, CADs, and line sheets
• Build complete, production-ready tech packs independently
• Specify fabrics, trims, washes, finishes, and construction details
• Partner closely with fit, PD, and production to ensure accuracy and manufacturability

Sample & Timeline Management

• Own sample calendars and development timelines
• Track multiple programs simultaneously without things slipping
• Review samples, lead fittings, and provide clear, actionable comments
• Flag risks early and propose solutions

Vendor & Factory Collaboration

• Communicate directly with domestic and overseas factories
• Lead vendor meetings and development calls
• Ensure designs are executed to spec while balancing cost and feasibility
• Support fabric sourcing and mill development as needed

Customer Collaboration (Private Label)

• Work directly with private-label customers on design development
• Present CADs, revisions, and concepts clearly and professionally
• Incorporate customer feedback while protecting timelines and margins
• Act as a trusted design partner

ERP & Data Management

• Enter and maintain style-level data in our ERP system (styles, colors, fabrics, BOMs, etc.)
• Ensure design and development data is accurate, complete, and production-ready
• Partner with Production and Operations to maintain clean handoffs between design and execution

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Merchandising, Production, Sales, and Operations
• Support costing, margin reviews, and line planning
• Ensure alignment between design intent and business goals

Qualifications

• 7+ years of men’s apparel design experience
• Strong background in denim and/or woven bottoms preferred (knits a plus)
• Proven experience running private-label programs
• Expert-level ability to create tech packs from scratch
• Strong CAD skills (Adobe Illustrator required)
• Deep understanding of garment construction, fit, and materials
• Experience working directly with overseas factories and vendors
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable owning projects end-to-end with minimal oversight

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person