Menswear Designer (CAD experience)

Project overview

Our retail client is currently seeking a Menswear Designer to support the development and growth of its owned men's apparel brand. This opportunity is temp to perm, hybrid onsite 4 days/week in NYC. This is an exciting opportunity to help build the men's business from the ground up, bringing creative ideas, a strong design vision, and technical expertise to a growing team.

The ideal candidate must have Men's experience and will be a collaborative, concept-driven designer who can translate ideas into compelling designs and detailed technical CADs and tech packs while remaining nimble and adaptable in a developing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and design direction across a broad range of men's apparel categories.
• Create detailed CADs, technical drawings, and tech packs to support product development.
• Bring fresh ideas, creative vision, and a strong point of view to help shape the men's brand.
• Partner closely with the Group VP and cross-functional teams to develop concepts and bring designs to life.
• Collaborate throughout the design and development process, incorporating feedback and ensuring designs align with the brand's vision.
• Help establish and evolve design processes as the men's business grows.
• Balance creative exploration with technical accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Adapt to changing priorities and contribute to a collaborative, entrepreneurial team environment.

Requirements

• Experience in men's apparel design, CAD, and/or print/pattern development
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop, with experience creating CADs and technical drawings /tech packs
• Strong eye for trends, color, print, and commercially relevant product, with experience in trend research and concept development
• Experience working across multiple apparel categories and supporting high-volume seasonal design calendars
• Ability to bring creative ideas and vision while balancing speed, flexibility, and execution in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong understanding of garment construction, materials, fit, and apparel development
• A strong creative point of view, with the ability to contribute original ideas and influence design direction
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to partner closely with senior leadership
• Comfortable working in a growing business where processes and priorities may evolve
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment. Benefits

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: New York, NY, US