Seasonal Product Designer – End-to-End Garment Development

The Kasper Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kasper Group is seeking a seasoned Designer to own assigned categories from concept through development in New York. You will partner with cross-functional teams and overseas vendors to execute brand-right product aligned with seasonal direction and business needs.

Responsibilities include creating CADs, sketches, tech packs, and presentations; managing development calendars; and communicating fit and design notes during fittings. Strong Adobe Illustrator and PLM skills are required.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of design experience.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrication, and wash/detail development.
• Experience managing development independently.
• Strong vendor and factory communication skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal product within assigned categories.
• Research trends, concepts, color, fabric, and silhouette direction.
• Create CADs, sketches, presentation boards, and tech packs.
• Partner with merchandising and product development on assortment strategy.
• Manage development communication with overseas vendors and factories.
• Participate in fittings and communicate fit/design comments.
• Track development calendars and milestone deadlines.
• Maintain PLM data including BOMs, specs, and tech packs.
• Present concepts and seasonal direction to leadership teams.
• Support market appointments, showroom setup, and seasonal reviews.
• Partner cross-functionally with production, technical design, merchandising, and sales.

Skills

Design experience

Garment construction

Vendor communication

Adobe Illustrator

Tools

PLM systems

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

The Kasper Group is seeking a seasoned Designer to own assigned categories from concept through development in New York. You will partner with cross-functional teams and overseas vendors to execute brand-right product aligned with seasonal direction and business needs.

Responsibilities include creating CADs, sketches, tech packs, and presentations; managing development calendars; and communicating fit and design notes during fittings. Strong Adobe Illustrator and PLM skills are required.