Job Description

Designer - Women's Sleep and Intimates

**Portfolio Required

(Hybrid – Manhattan)

The Designer will be responsible for supporting the design and development of new and existing products. This position assists in executing the style, appearance, and fit characteristics of apparel categories, contributing to both seasonal concepts and continuous product improvement. The Designer works under close direction and often receives task-based assignments rather than full ownership of a product line, while still performing some original concept development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating product designs through sketching, CAD illustration, fabric research, and concept development
• Contribute to the identification and selection of key fabrics, colors, prints, patterns, and materials
• Shop the retail market to research trends, consumer preferences, and competitive insights
• Support the development of prototypes by partnering closely with Technical Design to ensure accurate fit, function, and construction
• Maintain design accuracy through clear communication, updated files, and consistent documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the design and development cycle
• Utilize PLM tools to manage styles, updates, and technical specifications
• Prepare presentations, design boards, sketches, and other visual materials as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or equivalent experience
• 2–3 years of professional apparel design experience
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and fabrication
• Experience supporting multiple categories, including lounge or fully fashioned knitwear preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong CAD illustration skills
• Tech pack creation with technical knowledge of sleepwear, lounge construction, and fully fashioned knits
• Centric PLM proficiency and efficiency
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail

What Stands Out in a Candidate

• Demonstrated expertise in tech pack creation and garment construction
• Advanced CAD illustration capabilities with a clear, detailed portfolio
• Strong PLM (Centric) proficiency
• Experience contributing trend-relevant concepts in lounge or fully fashioned categories

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