Designer - Men's Activewear

AMG Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

AMG Companies is seeking a Designer to create men’s activewear and lifestyle apparel for a leading brand. You will partner with the Design Director to translate market trends into market-relevant designs that satisfy key retail partners.

You will research trends, develop color palettes, and produce sketches and CADs, using Illustrator and Centric PLM for detailed tech packs. Strong communication with Merchandising, Sales, and Production is essential to ensure timely, high‑quality execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• Proven design experience in men’s apparel and activewear.
• Strong knowledge of fabrications, trims, and apparel construction.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
• PLM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research trends and forecast concepts, color, mood, and styling for off‑price and club retailers.
• Define overall tone and direction of the product line with market insights.
• Design silhouettes aligned with design direction and merchandising plan.
• Collaborate on color palettes and fabric/trim selections.
• Create sketches and CADs using Illustrator.
• Develop detailed tech packs for costing, sampling, and production in Centric PLM.
• Communicate design direction to the Design Assistant and other teams.
• Maintain clear communication on project status with cross‑functional teams.
• Present design concepts to internal teams and licensees/retail partners.
• Coordinate with Graphics to ensure cohesive branding across seasons.
• Develop SKU plans with Merchandising and Sales.
• Ensure sampling aligns with merchandising plans.
• Collaborate with overseas offices during development.
• Oversee trim development to meet sample timelines.
• Incorporate feedback from sales/retail into design iterations.
• Attend fittings and review samples to ensure design integrity.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Centric PLM

Job description

The Designer is responsible for the design of men’s activewear and active lifestyle apparel for an industry-leading brand. This role partners closely with the Design Director to deliver strong, market-relevant design solutions tailored to key retail partners.

Responsibilities:

• Continuously research trends in concept, color, mood, and styling through forecasting and trend services. Shop the market and refine ideas to meet the specific needs of off-price and club retailers in accordance with the design calendar.
• In partnership with the Design Director, establish the overall tone and direction of the product line by interpreting market trends, forecasting insights, and retailer focus while maintaining brand identity.
• Design silhouettes aligned with the overall design direction and merchandising plan, with a strong client-focused approach.
• Collaborate in the development of color palettes and the selection of fabrics and trims.
• Create sketches and CADs using Adobe Illustrator.
• Develop detailed tech packs for costing, sampling, and production using Centric PLM.
• Communicate brand vision and creative direction to the Design Assistant to ensure consistency and clarity throughout the development process.
• Maintain clear communication regarding project status and deadlines with Merchandising, Sales, Design, Technical, and Production teams.
• Ensure design inspiration is developed and presented in a timely manner to licensing and retail partners, incorporating feedback into the line as needed.
• Present initial design concepts and proposals to internal design, merchandising, and sales teams.
• Partner with the Graphics team to ensure all graphics align with seasonal direction and remain cohesive with brand and retailer requirements.
• Develop SKU plans in collaboration with Merchandising and Sales.
• Ensure sampling at all stages of development aligns with the approved merchandising plan.
• Work directly with overseas offices throughout the development process.
• Ensure trim development is completed and approved on schedule to support sample timelines.
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Sales to gather feedback from sales teams and retailers, ensuring business objectives are met without compromising design integrity.
• In partnership with the Design Director, evaluate and resolve development and production issues that impact product aesthetics.
• Attend fittings and review samples to ensure execution aligns with the design vision.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of design experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field
• Proven design experience in men’s apparel and activewear
• Strong knowledge of fabrications, trims, and apparel construction
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office
• PLM experience preferred
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity with a strong work ethic and proactive attitude
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities

Annual salary range starting at $70,000+

The disclosed salary range is commensurate with experience and does not reflect the total compensation package. Our associates have access to other valuable benefits that our Human Resources team is happy to share with candidates during the interview process.