Apparel Designer – Sleepwear & Loungewear [209974]
5 days ago
Manhattan
We are seeking a talented Apparel Designer to create commercially viable, brand-right designs within a sleepwear and loungewear category. This role is responsible for taking seasonal product from concept through production, delivering thoughtful, trend-relevant designs that align with business strategy, customer needs, and brand aesthetic. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing sleepwear or lounge product categories such as pajamas, sleep sets, robes, and soft comfort apparel. This is essential for success in the role. • Design seasonal sleepwear and loungewear collections from concept through final production, • Create detailed sketches, CADs, and technical flats using Adobe Illustrator, • Develop tech packs with clear construction, fabric, and fit specifications, • Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including product development, merchandising, marketing, and vendors, • Participate in fittings and refine designs based on feedback and wear testing, • Research trends, materials, and competitors to inform design direction, • Maintain accurate design documentation including linesheets and PLM systems, • Ensure designs meet aesthetic, quality, cost, and timeline requirements, • 4+ years of apparel or fashion design experience in a retail or consumer brand environment, • Direct experience designing sleepwear and/or loungewear products (required), • Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator for technical CAD creation, • Experience developing tech packs and working through product development cycles, • Solid understanding of garment construction, fit, and fabric behavior, • Experience working with vendors and cross-functional teams through production, • Ability to respond to feedback and iterate quickly in a fast-paced environment, • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines, • Experience in intimates, lingerie, or soft apparel categories, • Strong hand sketching skills, • Experience with PLM systems, • Knowledge of textile development, lace, or print design, • Strong trend research and fashion history knowledge, • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage complex seasonal assortments, • Positive, proactive, and collaborative mindset, • Ability to balance creativity with commercial product needs #LI-MM3 #LI-Hybrid
