Men’s Surfwear Designer — Seasonal Collection Lead

Ethos Brands; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos Brands is seeking a Men's Apparel Designer to lead seasonal design from concept to production, translating brand direction and market trends into compelling, commercially viable products. You will collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, Technical Design, Production, and Graphics to ensure on-time delivery, quality standards, and brand integrity across knits, wovens, outerwear, and more.

Responsibilities include research, CADs, tech packs, fittings, and presenting concepts in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 3–5+ years of professional apparel design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating collections and design insight.
• Experience taking product from concept through production.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal men’s apparel collections aligned with brand direction.
• Research trends and translate insights into viable products.
• Create CADs, color palettes, and tech packs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead season reviews and product approvals.
• Communicate design intent clearly with vendors.

Skills

Apparel design

Trend interpretation

CAD drawings

Tech packs

Collaboration

Color & fabric

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

PLM software

Job description

Ethos Brands is seeking a Men's Apparel Designer to lead seasonal design from concept to production, translating brand direction and market trends into compelling, commercially viable products. You will collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, Technical Design, Production, and Graphics to ensure on-time delivery, quality standards, and brand integrity across knits, wovens, outerwear, and more.

Responsibilities include research, CADs, tech packs, fittings, and presenting concepts in