Innerwear Designer

UNIQLO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

A global apparel retailer is seeking an experienced Apparel Designer to create seasonal Lifewear collections. The ideal candidate will lead the design process from concept through to the final product, emphasizing fit, fabric, and trend alignment. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design and over 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in innerwear and intimates. This role offers a salary range of $100,000 to $133,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in apparel design, preferably in innerwear and intimates.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present seasonal Lifewear design ideas.
• Analyze past seasons and suggest new ideas.
• Lead design from concept through final product.

Skills

Fashion Design

Apparel Design

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Presentation Skills

Fit Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Tech Packs

Design Tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Partner with our Design Director and SVP of Women’s design to prepare and present seasonal Lifewear design ideas, highlighting key trends and strategic direction.
• Analyze past seasons and suggest new ideas to help better our customer’s life, drive innovation, and excite our customers.
• Lead design from concept through final product. Develop seasonal assortments with a strong focus on fit, fabric, and trend-right silhouettes, always through the lens of our LifeWear philosophy and the Uniqlo customer.
• Conduct ongoing market and trend research to identify new fabrications, color stories, and silhouettes. Translate insights into mood boards, color palettes, sketches, and CADs that inform and inspire seasonal development.
• Collaborate closely with Production and Merchandising to ensure a strong and successful product assortment and ultimate execution.
• Attend fittings and provide strategic feedback to maintain design integrity and alignment with business goals and customer needs.
• Partner with Print Designers to develop seasonal print direction and apply to suitable silhouettes.
• Act as a key liaison with Merchandising, Tech, Production, and Print teams to ensure alignment from concept through production. Monitor milestone calendars to ensure timely execution of seasonal deliverables.
• Participate in hindsight reviews to evaluate product performance and gather customer insights. Apply feedback to refine future collections and respond to evolving market needs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field
• 5 + years of experience in apparel design, with a strong portfolio in innerwear and intimates
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while managing multiple seasons and projects simultaneously
• Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and other design tools for sketching and rendering flats
• Strong grasp of fit and construction, with the ability to lead fittings and provide detailed fit comments
• Proficiency in creating tech packs and effectively communicating with pattern makers and factories throughout all development stages
• Familiarity with trim and fabric development processes
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey ideas and concepts
• Must be detailed and accurate in work process
• Travel required as needed to Tokyo, Europe and China.

Salary: $100,000 - $133,000 annually*

*The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.