Designer Women's - Eddie Bauer Apparel

Oved Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and

401(k) + company-paid life insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) + company holidays

Family-oriented culture

Responsibility & Sustainability

Job summary

o5 group in New York is seeking a trend-driven Designer to lead concept-to-creation across girls apparel. Translate market insights into seasonal collections, driving color, fabric, washes, trims, print/graphics, and silhouette strategy.

You will partner with graphics, technical design, production, and vendors to deliver elevated, brand-right product, leveraging 5+ years in fashion/apparel design and strong CAD/Illustrator skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fashion/apparel design experience.
• Experience with denim is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and tech pack creation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end design process—from concept, color, wash, special treatments/finishes, and trim details to final execution.
• Shop the market and conduct competitive analysis; translate trend and silhouette insights into on-trend assortments (focus on denim).
• Build seasonal stories: mood boards, theme direction, sample rigging, trend presentations; align with design leadership on creative direction.
• Collaborate 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.
• 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.

Skills

Garment construction

Tech pack creation

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

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 girls 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.