Designer - Apparel

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