Apparel Designer

Lenmar Consulting Inc; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenmar Consulting Inc. seeks a Soft Goods Designer to join our Exton, PA team, shaping concepts from ideation to prototypes and production-ready concepts.

You will work with Design, Marketing, R&D, and Supply Chain to deliver customer-focused products. Entry-level candidates with required skills may be considered; travel about quarterly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Apparel Design, Soft Goods Design, or a related field.
• Formal training or coursework in patternmaking.
• Strong sewing skills and understanding of garment construction techniques.
• Ability to use industrial sewing machines to create prototypes and samples.
• Sketch and communicate design ideas and concepts.
• Knowledge of basic flat pattern development and draping.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs for new soft goods products and support updates to existing products.
• Create concepts that consider form, aesthetics, usability, materials, and construction.
• Develop basic flat patterns and understand draping techniques.
• Sew prototypes and samples using industrial sewing machines.
• Select fabrics, fillers, and materials based on product requirements.
• Create production-ready concepts while considering manufacturing requirements.
• Generate sketches and presentations and other visual communications.
• Collaborate with design, color & trend, fashion, usability, and craftsmanship teams.
• Partner with Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, and global teams as needed.
• Manage individual projects and timelines while maintaining quality standards.
• Present design concepts and communicate ideas effectively in English.

Skills

Patternmaking

Sewing

Draping

Flat pattern development

Sketching

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Apparel Design, Soft Goods Design, or a related field

Formal training in patternmaking

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Job description

We are looking for a Soft Goods Designer to join a product design team in Exton, PA. This role will be involved in conceptualizing and developing new soft goods products, from initial ideas through prototypes and production-ready concepts.

You’ll work closely with Design, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to develop products that deliver strong customer experiences.

Entry-level candidates may be considered if they have the required patternmaking, sewing, and design skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop designs for new soft goods products and support updates to existing products.
• Create concepts that consider form, aesthetics, usability, materials, and construction.
• Develop basic flat patterns and understand draping techniques.
• Sew prototypes and samples using industrial sewing machines.
• Select appropriate fabrics, fillers, and other materials based on product requirements.
• Create production-ready concepts while considering manufacturing requirements.
• Generate sketches, concepts, presentations, and other visual communications.
• Collaborate with Industrial Design, Color & Trend, Fashion, Usability, and Craftsmanship teams.
• Partner with Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, and global teams as needed.
• Manage individual projects and timelines while maintaining quality standards.
• Present design concepts and communicate ideas effectively in English.
• Travel approximately once per quarter as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Apparel Design, Soft Goods Design, or a related field.
• Formal training or undergraduate coursework in patternmaking.
• Strong sewing skills and understanding of garment/product construction techniques.
• Ability to use industrial sewing machines to create prototypes and samples.
• Ability to sketch and communicate design ideas and concepts.
• Knowledge of basic flat pattern development and draping.
• Understanding of ergonomics/human factors as they relate to soft goods.
• Familiarity with fabrics, fillers, materials, and construction techniques.
• Ability to create production-ready concepts and understand basic manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and other 2D/3D or presentation tools.
• Strong visual communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• 3+ years of relevant Soft Goods/Fashion design experience preferred, though entry-level candidates with the required technical skill set may be considered.
• Ability to travel at least once per quarter.