Apparel Designer (US-Based)

Dev Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dev Solutions in the United States is seeking an Apparel Designer to support the design and development of collections for major US retail customers. The role blends creative strength with a commercial understanding of the American fashion market and requires close collaboration with global product development and sourcing teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of apparel design experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in apparel design.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related discipline.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating contemporary apparel design and product development.

Responsibilities

• Design seasonal apparel collections aligned with customer briefs and market trends.
• Research fashion, color, fabric, and silhouette trends for the US market.
• Develop mood boards, concept presentations, sketches, and technical design packs.
• Collaborate with merchandising, product development, and overseas sourcing teams to production.
• Participate in customer presentations and integrate design feedback into final collections.
• Ensure designs are commercially viable while maintaining creativity and brand relevance.
• Work with cross-functional teams to meet development timelines and quality standards.

Skills

Apparel design experience

Portfolio development

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion/ Apparel Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

CAD / technical sketches

Technical packs / spec packs

Job description

Eligibility: U.S. Citizens only

About the Company

Our client is a leading global apparel design, sourcing, and manufacturing organization that collaborates with renowned fashion and retail brands across North America and Europe. With decades of expertise in product development and a robust international supply chain, the company delivers innovative, trend-driven collections across multiple apparel categories.

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented Apparel Designer based in the United States to support the design and development of collections for major US retail customers. The ideal candidate will combine strong creative ability with a commercial understanding of the American fashion market and work closely with global product development and sourcing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design seasonal apparel collections aligned with customer briefs and market trends.
• Research fashion, color, fabric, and silhouette trends relevant to the US market.
• Develop mood boards, concept presentations, sketches, and technical design packs.
• Collaborate with merchandising, product development, and overseas sourcing teams to bring concepts into production.
• Participate in customer presentations and incorporate design feedback into final collections.
• Ensure designs are commercially viable while maintaining creativity and brand relevance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to meet development timelines and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in apparel design.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and currently based in the United States. Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related discipline.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating contemporary apparel design and product development.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other industry-standard design tools.
• Experience creating technical sketches, CADs, and specification packs. Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a global team environment.

Preferred Experience

Experience designing for US fashion retailers or brands.

Exposure to working with global sourcing and manufacturing partners. Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and production processes.