Outerwear & Bottoms Designer

Outerwear & Bottoms Designer (3-7 Years Experience)

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Howell, NJ 07731

Salary: $70,000 to $90,000 annually

About the Role

We are seeking an energetic and detail-driven Apparel Designer specializing in outerwear and structured bottoms. This is a high-visibility, hands-on role reporting directly to senior design leadership.

If you are a technical creative who thrives on precision, from the initial flat sketch to the final production sample, and you possess a "no task is too small" hustle mentality, this is your opportunity to scale your career with a premier brand.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Design Support: Assist senior designers in sketching new silhouettes and creating dynamic colorways for jackets, bottoms, and swimwear.
• Tech Pack Creation: Build and maintain highly accurate technical packages utilizing Excel and Adobe Illustrator, including detailed technical diagrams, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and precise trim placements.
• Research & Development: Conduct market research on emerging fashion trends, competitor pricing, and innovative hardware or fabric finishes to keep our collections ahead of the curve.
• Fit Assistance: Attend live fit sessions to take meticulous notes, update technical sketches based on fit feedback, and help track changes across sizes.
• Trim & Fabric Sourcing: Maintain and organize the design library and reference files to seamlessly track ongoing product development.
• Vendor Communication: Coordinate directly with global vendors and suppliers to request lab dips, sample yardage, strike-offs, prototypes, and sales samples.
• Pack & Ship: Help prepare, label, and organize samples for shipping to various accounts and production partners.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• Education: Degree in Fashion Design or a closely related field.
• Experience: 3 to 7 years of proven experience in apparel design (experience with outerwear, structured bottoms, or technical apparel is a major plus).
• Technical Software Skills:
• Adobe Creative Suite: Expert-level Adobe Illustrator for creating precise flat sketches and tech packs. Proficiency in Photoshop for creating mood boards, prints, and color renderings.
• Microsoft Office Suite: Proficiency in Excel for managing BOMs, and Outlook/Teams for seamless internal and vendor communication.
• Eye for Detail: A strong foundational understanding of garment construction basics (e.g., pocket construction, zipper applications, seam finishes, and garment mapping).
• Mindset: High motivation, a collaborative spirit, and a willingness to dive into any task to help the team succeed.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Basic knowledge or proficiency in 3D design software such as CLO 3D or Browzwear.

How to Apply

This is a confidential search. To be considered, please submit an updated resume alongside a direct link to your digital portfolio demonstrating precise flat sketches, technical packages, and relevant design work.

Note: Due to the high volume of outreach and strict submittal timelines for this search, applications missing a portfolio link cannot be advanced to the review phase.