Menswear Designer

Enterprise Solutions Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Solutions Inc. seeks an experienced apparel designer to lead seasonal concepts, sketches, and tech packs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across merchandising, design, and production to ensure feasibility, color accuracy, and timely delivery.

You will create mood boards, perform trend research, and manage samples through development, leveraging AI tools for ideation while upholding brand direction and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design required.
• 5+ years of apparel design experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment preferred.
• Strong design execution, sketching, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PLM; experience with AI ideation tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal concepts, color palettes, prints, and silhouettes aligned with brand direction and customer needs.
• Create original design sketches and detailed technical flats using Adobe Illustrator.
• Select fabrics, trims, washes, and colors in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Build mood boards, concept decks, and line presentations for seasonal reviews.
• Conduct trend, market, and competitive research using digital platforms to inform design direction.
• Create, update, and manage accurate tech packs with measurements and construction details.
• Lead fit sessions, track revisions through final approval, and ensure quality and consistency of samples.
• Review samples and maintain records to support on-time development.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production to meet feasibility and cost targets.
• Update PLM systems, line plans, and internal tracking tools as needed.
• Support market preparation, line adoptions, and launches.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

PLM

Miro

AI tools

Garment construction

Design sketching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

PLM

Miro

Job description

Key Responsibilities Design & Creative Development

• Develop seasonal concepts, color palettes, prints, and silhouettes aligned with brand direction and customer needs
• Create original design sketches and detailed technical flats using Adobe Illustrator
• Select fabrics, trims, washes, and colors in partnership with cross-functional teams
• Build and present mood boards, concept decks, and line presentations for seasonal reviews
• Conduct trend, market, and competitive research using digital platforms (e.g., TikTok, Instagram, Miro, WGSN) to inform design direction

Product Development & Execution

• Create, update, and manage accurate tech packs, including measurements, construction details, BOMs, and design intent
• Participate in and lead fit sessions; provide clear feedback and track revisions through final approval
• Review and manage samples throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring quality, fit, and consistency
• Track product updates and maintain accurate records to support on-time development

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Merchandising to align design with line plans, SKU counts, and financial targets
• Collaborate closely with Technical Design and Production to ensure feasibility, cost targets, and quality standards are met
• Communicate design intent and feedback to overseas vendors and factories
• Support seasonal milestone meetings and ensure deliverables are met on schedule

Operational & Team Support

• Maintain organized design files, reference libraries, and seasonal documentation
• Update PLM systems, line plans, and internal tracking tools
• Support market preparation, line adoptions, and collaboration launches as needed

Qualifications Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of apparel design experience
• Experience within a fast-paced, high-volume apparel environment preferred

Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; PLM experience required or strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Miro for collaboration with design and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated understanding and hands-on experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Vizcom) for ideation, concept development, and design visualization
• Strong sketching and design execution skills with attention to detail
• Solid understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and fit
• Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Personal Attributes

• Strong design point of view balanced with commercial sensibility
• Proactive, organized, and solution-oriented
• Collaborative team player with a positive, adaptable mindset