Job description
Title: Designer – Apparel
Location: Manhattan, NY 10038
Duration: Contract (no guaranteed extension or conversion to full-time)
Job Type: Hybrid (New York City office; remote work possible with occasional in-office attendance)
Description:
The Designer will create commercially viable product designs for specific categories/collections, delivering brand-right designs that align with overall concept and business strategy.
Responsibilities include producing sketches, coloring lines, creating detailed tech packs, executing prototypes, updating linesheets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams (Merchandising, Marketing, Product Development, Color & Print, PD, Graphics).
The role requires strong fashion sense, technical knowledge of apparel construction, fit, and fabrics, and the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
Typical Day / Workload:
• Sketching and coloring on Illustrator/InDesign
• Creating and updating tech packs with construction and finishing details
• Updating linesheets and BOMs in Centric
• Collaborating with team members and leadership on design execution
Must-Have Skills:
• Strong Illustrator sketching skills with speed
• Coloring and line management in Illustrator
• Apparel construction knowledge and tech pack creation
• Multi-tasking ability and efficiency under tight deadlines
• Experience with InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with Centric is a plus Additional Notes:
• Department focus: Assisting with sketching, coloring, and tech packs for apparel lines
