Men’s Apparel Designer — Private Label

Lifung; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company holidays

Employee benefits

Job summary

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

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.

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.

Skills

Men's apparel design

Private label experience

Trend research

Color palettes

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

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