Designer Men's Swim - Quicksilver/Billabong

Oved Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and

401(k) + company-paid life insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) + holidays

Family-oriented culture

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

o5 group seeks a trend-driven Designer to lead concept-to-creation for Men’s Swim and related apparel. You will translate market insights into seasonal collections, driving color, fabric, washes, trims, print/graphics, and silhouette strategy, partnering with graphics, technical design, production, and vendors for elevated product.

You will own the design process from concept to final execution, analyze market trends, and build seasonal stories while collaborating with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fashion/apparel design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD.
• Proven success in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and tech pack creation.
• Experience collaborating with overseas factories and domestic vendors.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with meticulous attention to detail and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design process—from concept, color, wash, finishes, and trim details to final execution.
• Shop the market and conduct competitive analysis to translate trends into on-trend assortments (focus on denim).
• Build seasonal stories: mood boards, theme direction, sample rigging, and trend presentations; align with design leadership.
• Collaborate with print/graphics and cross-functional teams to execute a clear seasonal vision.
• Work with sample room and local vendors to develop prototypes and presentation samples.
• Collaborate with technical design and production on fit and quality approvals.

Skills

Trend Analysis

Concept to Creation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

CAD

Job description

o5 group is an industry leader in global fashion & apparel design with 40+ years of success across wholesale, e-comm, and marketplace. We are privately held, HQ in NYC with brand offices in CA - a dynamic portfolio of global brands committed to operational excellence in design, product development, production, sourcing, distribution & logistics. With category expertise in full-collection menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, infant toddler; we specialize in denim, outerwear, activewear, loungewear/sleepwear, trusted by top retailers.

About the Role

We’re seeking a trend-driven Designer to lead concept-to-creation across Men's Swim apparel. You’ll translate market insights into seasonal collections, driving color, fabric, washes, trims, print/graphics, and silhouette strategy—partnering closely with graphics, technical design, production, and vendors to deliver elevated, brand-right product.

How You’ll Contribute

• Own the end-to-end design process—from concept, color, wash, special treatments/finishes, and trim details (embroidery, appliqué, piping) to final execution.
• Shop the market and conduct competitive analysis/benchmarking; translate trend, fabric, trim, silhouette, and graphic/print insights into on-trend assortments (with a focus on denim).
• Build seasonal stories: mood boards, theme direction, sample rigging, and trend presentations; align with the Director of Design on creative direction.
• Partner with print/graphics and cross-functional teams to execute a clear, elevated seasonal vision.
• Work with the sample room and local vendors to develop prototypes and presentation samples to meet deliverables.
• Collaborate with technical design and production on fit/quality approvals to ensure brand standards are met.
• Initiate new denim concepts and categories; propose innovative washes, treatments, and silhouettes.
• Manage fabric and trim follow-ups to keep calendars on track.

What You Bring to the Team

• 5+ years of experience in fashion/apparel design (sportswear, or lifestyle categories preferred).
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD.
• Proven success in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and tech pack creation.
• Experience collaborating with overseas factories and domestic vendors.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; meticulous attention to detail with a spirit of innovation.

Why Join o5 group

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) + company-paid life insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) + company holidays.
• Family-oriented culture.
• Responsibility & Sustainability — at o5 group this spans economic, social, and environmental impact.