Seasonal Men's Surfwear Designer

QUETICO LIFESTYLE BRANDS LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

QUETICO LIFESTYLE BRANDS LLC in Irvine, CA is seeking a talented Men’s Apparel Designer to lead seasonal collections. You will translate surf lifestyle trends into innovative products, develop CADs, color palettes, and tech packs, and collaborate across Merchandising, Product Development, and Production to deliver on time.

The role requires 3–5+ years of design experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency with Illustrator/Photoshop.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 3–5+ years of professional apparel design experience.
• Strong portfolio showing seasonal collection development.
• Experience taking product from concept through production.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal men’s apparel collections aligned with brand direction.
• Research trends and translate insights into commercially viable products.
• Create mood boards, color palettes, and CADs to communicate concepts.
• Develop tech packs and coordinate with development teams.
• Collaborate with merchandising, product development, and vendors.
• Review samples and provide direction on fit and construction.

Skills

Apparel design

CAD/Illustration

Color theory

Trend research

Education

Bachelor’s in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

PLM systems

Job description

QUETICO LIFESTYLE BRANDS LLC in Irvine, CA is seeking a talented Men’s Apparel Designer to lead seasonal collections. You will translate surf lifestyle trends into innovative products, develop CADs, color palettes, and tech packs, and collaborate across Merchandising, Product Development, and Production to deliver on time.

The role requires 3–5+ years of design experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency with Illustrator/Photoshop.