Apparel Designer

Jerry Leigh of California; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Jerry Leigh designs premium apparel and accessories for a diverse range of licenses, seeking an experienced Apparel Designer to shape seasonal vision and technical packages. The role collaborates with Product Developers and Sales to ensure quality, fit, and cost targets are met.

Responsibilities include trend research, BOM and trim package oversight, fit sessions, and presenting lines to buyers and licensors. Proficiency in Illustrator/Photoshop and knowledge of knits and wovens are essential.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in design, production, or merchandising
• Bachelor's degree in design and/or development preferred
• Strong knowledge of knit and woven fabrics and garment construction
• Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop
• Familiar with graphic and fine art concepts
• Ability to set a creative tone and inspire new concepts
• Excellent time management in a fast-paced team environment
• Experience with 3-D and AI design software a plus
• Healthcare options, 401(k) with employer match, generous PTO

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present seasonal graphic driven fashion across key licenses
• Research and present relevant trends, materials, colors, and product innovations
• Prepare presentation materials for line previews and buy meetings
• Present trend and line from design perspective to buyers and licensors
• Responsible for style CADS, style set up, BOMs, and trim packages
• Oversee product development process and execution of samples
• Conduct fit sessions
• Approve lab dips, fabric qualities, graphic strike offs
• Conceptualize and develop innovative bodies
• Capabilities in designing bags, headwear, accessories, drinkware a plus

Skills

Apparel design

Concept development

Trend forecasting

Time management

Graphic design

Color theory

Buyer communications

Education

Bachelor's in Design or Development

Preferable: Fashion design degree

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

3-D design

AI design software

Job description

The Apparel Designer will be responsible for developing the standards and creating designs and tech packages for new and elevated products. This position works closely with the Product Developers and Sales to establish the vision for new products, partnering to ensure that all products meet established standards with focus on quality, comfort, and cost.

Job Responsibilities - Other duties may be assigned

• Prepare and present seasonal graphic driven fashion across key licenses
• Research and present relevant trends, materials, colors, and product innovations.
• Prepare presentation materials for line previews and buy meetings
• Present trend and line from design perspective to buyers and licensors
• Responsible for style CADS, style set up, Bill of Materials, and Trim Packages
• Oversee product development process and execution of samples
• Conduct fit sessions
• Approve Lab Dips, Fabric Qualities, Graphic strike offs
• Conceptualize and develop innovative bodies
• Capabilities in designing bags, headwear, accessories, drinkware a plus

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have enthusiasm for apparel, fashion and a strong sense of style and color
• 7 -10 years of experience in design, production, or merchandising department
• A Design and/or Development Bachelor's degree is preferable.
• Must have advanced understanding of knit and woven fabrications and garment construction
• Must have ability to set creative tone and inspire ideas and new concepts
• Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of graphic and fine art
• Strong time management skills a must, along with ability to keep up with changing task prioritization in a fast-paced team environment
• Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop
• 3-D and AI Design software knowledge a plus!
• Healthcare options for medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending.
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off plans for vacation, sick, and personal, as well as company holidays