Apparel Designer

Li & Fung; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and company holidays

Job summary

Li & Fung is seeking a highly motivated Designer to join its team in New York. This role involves supporting the Director in the design and execution of seasonal apparel collections, with a strong emphasis on denim. Candidates should have over 5 years of product development experience, excellent attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $100,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of apparel product development experience including denim.
• Strong understanding of washes, fits, fabrications, and garment construction.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in the creation and execution of seasonal apparel collections.
• Research and identify emerging trends in fashion.
• Assist in wash development and garment curations.

Skills

Apparel product development

Denim knowledge

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities? Here is what you need to know about the job: We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and detail-oriented Designer to join our growing team. This role will work directly alongside the Director to support the design, development, and execution of apparel collections across multiple brands and retail channels. The ideal candidate must have prior design experience, a sensible understanding of fabrications across all categories, fits, and market trends, and be able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. These casual collections although are all categories of apparel, will be grounded in denim so an understanding of denim is required. This individual should be highly organized, capable of working independently, and confident managing daily responsibilities and communication when the Director is traveling for customer presentations and development meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Director in the creation and execution of seasonal apparel collections
• Research and identify emerging trends, fashion, wash, and market trends
• Build compelling trend, concept, and customer presentation decks
• Assist in any wash development, garment curations, and seasonal assortments for various brands and customers
• Create and maintain technical packages (tech packs) with accurate garment details and construction information
• Partner closely with overseas factories and vendors on daily communication regarding development, submits, approvals, timelines, and execution
• Review samples and provide comments related to wash, fit, construction, handfeel, and overall aesthetic
• Organize and track development calendars, sample flow, and presentation needs
• Help ensure product execution aligns with customer expectations, trend direction, and brand positioning
• Maintain strong attention to detail while managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Independently oversee and support daily denim department responsibilities when needed

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of apparel product development experience including denim
• Strong understanding of washes, fits, fabrications, and garment construction
• Experience in creating tech packs and working directly with overseas factories
• Proficient in AI platforms, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office
• Strong eye for trend, styling, details and elevated product execution
• Excellent organizational, communication, and follow‑up skills
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a deadline‑driven environment
• Self‑starter with a positive attitude and strong sense of ownership

Preferred Skills

• Presentation deck and trend board creation experience
• Understanding of elevated and fashion‑forward denim & non denim markets
• Experience reviewing wash developments and laundry submissions

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone passionate about fashion and product creation—someone who is trend‑driven, proactive, creative, and eager to grow within a dynamic fashion environment. This person should be confident taking initiative, managing responsibilities independently, and supporting the overall vision and execution of the denim department.

Compensation & Benefits

• The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $100,000.00, which can vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and company holidays.

As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.