Sr. Menswear Designer

Job Description

Senior Menswear Designer role

Our agency is seeking a talented Senior Designer for Menswear on behalf of a leading contemporary fashion brand. This role oversees the full design process from concept to execution and works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure collections align with brand vision and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate the creative vision for menswear collections, defining design direction in collaboration with leadership.
• Lead the seasonal design process, including research, concept development, and product innovation.
• Interpret seasonal direction into innovative, commercial designs.
• Analyze past performance of products to inform future designs and develop cohesive seasonal groups.
• Oversee material sourcing and selection to support collection growth.
• Collaborate with merchandising, production, and marketing teams to align on product strategy and go-to-market plans.
  
  

Design Process Contribution

• Prototyping & Development: Propose drapes, 3D swatches, fabric manipulations, finishing trials, thread color trials, and denim wash trials.
• Color & Print Design: Create color-ups, print placement layouts, CAD-focused embroidery trials, and development files.
• Seasonal Boards: Maintain seasonal inspiration boards, sketches, print concepts, and trials; communicate updates effectively across teams.
  
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with product development, technical design, and in-house atelier to ensure design specifications are met.
• Maintain seamless communication with sales, marketing, and production teams to convey design intent.
• Participate in prototype and sample fittings, ensuring garment proportions, details, and fit are accurate.
• Manage lookbook and seasonal shoot preparation for menswear and complementary categories.
  
  

Qualifications

• BA/BFA in Fashion Design or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years experience in menswear design.
• Deep materials expertise, including fabric & trim sourcing, fabric development, knitwear, and denim washes.
• Advanced sketching skills (Procreate CAD), tech-ready flats, and strong understanding of garment construction.
• Experience with proto/SMS fittings and revision tracking.
• Mastery of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate.
• Ability to create to-scale embroideries/placement prints, color-ups, and production-ready layouts.
• Strong cross-functional partnership skills with Merchandising and PD/Production teams.
• Full end-to-end seasonal ownership: concept through market; cohesive capsule development aligned with brand DNA.
• Leadership in creative direction: seasonal concepts, color stories, print narratives, and group architecture.
• Calendar discipline and project management across multiple capsules.
• Portfolio demonstrating original menswear concepts, technical depth, and delivered products.
• CLO 3D experience (draping, 3D swatches, fabric simulations) is a plus.
• Pattern making/garment-construction literacy is a plus.
• Established vendor/mill network and willingness to travel for mills, trade shows, and factories is a plus.
  
  

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k), PTO, generous clothing allowance, and employee discount.

Salary $110-120K