Designer - Men's Apparel

Lifung; New York (NY); In loco; USD 90.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

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Paid time off

Company holidays

Employee benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Lifung is seeking a talented Designer - Men's Apparel to lead the design and development of Men's apparel across multiple product categories for a key private label customer. You will work with Design, Product Development, Merchandising and overseas teams to create trend-right, commercially viable products that meet customer needs and cost targets.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in Men's apparel design, a solid understanding of private label, and the ability to

Competenze

• Previous experience designing Men's apparel across multiple product categories, preferably within private label or a large retail environment.
• Strong understanding of the Men's apparel market, including current trends, fabrics, colors, silhouettes, construction, and commercially relevant product.
• Strong knowledge of the apparel design and product development process from initial concept through final product.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to create CADs, prints, graphics, colorways, and compelling presentation materials.
• Experience working with cross-functional and overseas teams throughout the product development process.
• Experience designing for major retailers or private label customers preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Mansioni

• Design and develop Men's apparel across multiple product categories for a key private label customer.
• Research and identify relevant market trends, colors, fabrics, prints, graphics, silhouettes, and product direction within the Men's apparel market.
• Create seasonal concepts, mood boards, color palettes, and product presentations based on customer needs, market trends, and business objectives.
• Develop CADs, sketches, colorways, prints, graphics, and design details for seasonal product assortments.
• Translate customer direction, trend insights, and business needs into commercially viable, trend-right product.
• Partner closely with Product Development and Merchandising throughout the development process to ensure designs meet customer expectations, cost targets, and timelines.
• Prepare and maintain accurate design specifications, tech packs, artwork, and other development materials.
• Review samples and provide clear design comments and direction to ensure product execution aligns with approved concepts and customer expectations.
• Communicate with overseas teams and vendors throughout the development process to resolve design and product-related issues.
• Participate in customer meetings, presentations, line reviews, and seasonal development activities as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in design direction, product quality, and execution.
• Manage multiple styles, product categories, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Conoscenze

Men's apparel design

Private label experience

Trend research

Color palettes

Strumenti

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Descrizione del lavoro

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Here is what you need to know about the job:

We are seeking a talented and creative Designer - Men's Apparel to join our team and lead the design and development of Men's apparel across multiple product categories for a key private label customer. This role will work closely with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and overseas teams to create commercially relevant, trend-right product that meets customer needs, design direction, cost targets, and development timelines.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience designing Men's apparel, a solid understanding of the private label business, and the ability to translate customer and market direction into compelling, commercially viable product. This individual should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop Men's apparel across multiple product categories for a key private label customer.
• Research and identify relevant market trends, colors, fabrics, prints, graphics, silhouettes, and product direction within the Men's apparel market.
• Create seasonal concepts, mood boards, color palettes, and product presentations based on customer needs, market trends, and business objectives.
• Develop CADs, sketches, colorways, prints, graphics, and design details for seasonal product assortments.
• Translate customer direction, trend insights, and business needs into commercially viable, trend-right product.
• Partner closely with Product Development and Merchandising throughout the development process to ensure designs meet customer expectations, cost targets, and timelines.
• Prepare and maintain accurate design specifications, tech packs, artwork, and other development materials.
• Review samples and provide clear design comments and direction to ensure product execution aligns with approved concepts and customer expectations.
• Communicate with overseas teams and vendors throughout the development process to resolve design and product-related issues.
• Participate in customer meetings, presentations, line reviews, and seasonal development activities as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in design direction, product quality, and execution.
• Manage multiple styles, product categories, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience designing Men's apparel across multiple product categories, preferably within private label or a large retail environment.
• Strong understanding of the Men's apparel market, including current trends, fabrics, colors, silhouettes, construction, and commercially relevant product.
• Strong knowledge of the apparel design and product development process from initial concept through final product.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to create CADs, prints, graphics, colorways, and compelling presentation materials.
• Experience working with cross-functional and overseas teams throughout the product development process.
• Experience designing for major retailers or private label customers preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to understand customer needs and translate direction into commercial, trend-right Men's product.

Compensation/Benefits

• The approximate annual salary range for this full-time position is $90k-$95k. The offered salary will vary based on the scope of the role, qualifications, skill set, and years of experience.
• This position is eligible for the company's benefits package, including paid time off, company holidays, and other applicable employee benefits.

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.