Apparel Designer – Boys Division Off-Price

IsaacMorris; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Isaac Morris Limited (IML) is seeking a trend-driven Apparel Designer to develop commercially successful Boys collections for off-price and value retail channels. You will translate emerging trends into graphic apparel concepts and coordinate CADs, tech packs, and trend presentations.

The ideal candidate has a strong graphic background, a passion for youth culture, and the ability to balance trend-right design with cost and viability.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of apparel design experience.
• Strong graphic design and trend research skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience creating CADs, tech packs, color palettes, and trend presentations.
• Knowledge of garment construction, fabric development, print techniques, and embellishments.
• Ability to balance trend-right design, cost, and commercial viability.
• Off-price, mass market, private label, or licensed apparel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design seasonal collections across graphic tees, fleece, activewear, knit tops, wovens, shorts, joggers, outerwear, and matching sets.
• Develop color palettes and fabric direction aligned with current trends and retailer needs.
• Create CADs, tech packs, artwork layouts, trend presentations, and seasonal concept boards.
• Research fashion, streetwear, sports, music, gaming, and entertainment trends to identify new product opportunities.
• Be able to translate Young Men’s and streetwear influences into age-appropriate, commercially viable Boys product.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Sourcing, Sales, and Merchandising throughout the development process.
• Review samples, strike-offs, washes, and approvals to ensure product quality and design integrity.
• Support retailer presentations, line reviews, and the development of licensed and non-licensed graphic programs.

Skills

Experience in Boys/Kids apparel

Graphic design

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

CADs/Tech packs

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Isaac Morris Limited (IML), founded in 1989, is a leading licensed apparel manufacturer with over 35 years of experience in the market. The company specializes in Boys, Girls, Young Men’s, and Juniors’ clothing, distributing to specialty stores, department stores, and mass market retailers with tailored approaches for each channel. Based in New York City, IML has an in-house licensing and art team focused on delivering high-quality artwork and execution. The team is dedicated to representing licensed properties with industry-leading designs that reflect the latest fashion trends. IML’s commitment to quality, creativity, and market responsiveness makes it a dynamic environment for apparel professionals.

We’re seeking a trend-driven Apparel Designer to develop commercially successful Boys apparel collections for leading off-price and value retail channels.

The ideal candidate has a strong graphic apparel background, a passion for youth culture, and the ability to translate emerging trends into compelling, costconscious product. An understanding of Young Men’s fashion and streetwear is aplus, bringing a modern, elevated perspective to Boys apparel.

Key Responsibilities

• Design seasonal collections across graphic tees, fleece, activewear, knit tops, wovens, shorts, joggers, outerwear, and matching sets.
• Develop color palettes and fabric direction aligned with current trends and retailer needs.
• Create CADs, tech packs, artwork layouts, trend presentations, and seasonal concept boards.
• Research fashion, streetwear, sports, music, gaming, and entertainment trends to identify new product opportunities.
• Be able to translate Young Men’s and streetwear influences into ageappropriate, commercially viable Boys product.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Sourcing, Sales, and Merchandising throughout the development process.
• Review samples, strike-offs, washes, and approvals to ensure product quality and design integrity.
• Support retailer presentations, line reviews, and the development of licensed and non-licensed graphic programs.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of apparel design experience, preferably in Boys, Kids, Youth
• Strong graphic design and trend research skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience creating CADs, tech packs, color palettes, and trend presentations.
• Knowledge of garment construction, fabric development, print techniques, and embellishments.
• Ability to balance trend-right design, cost, and commercial viability.
• Off-price, mass market, private label, or licensed apparel experience preferred.

What We’re Looking For

A creative, organized designer with a strong eye for graphics, color, and emerging trends.

The ideal candidate understands the Boys consumer while drawing inspiration from Young Men’s fashion, sports, and pop culture to create.

Join a collaborative team developing trend-right Boys apparel for leading retail