Senior Designer- Apparel Menswear

Jannine Abadi Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Jannine Abadi Associates in New York City is seeking a Senior Designer for Men's Ready-to-Wear to drive concept through production. You will collaborate with the Design Director to develop seasonal vision, color stories, fabrics, and item-driven assortments, while ensuring commercially viable outcomes across categories.

The ideal candidate will lead design direction, mentor an Assistant Designer, manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and leverage AI tools to elevate CAD

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in Men’s Design, Activewear, or related apparel categories.
• Strong CAD/Illustrator skills and fabric/color development knowledge.
• Experience leading design projects and mentoring junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the research, concept development, and execution of Men’s RTW collections.
• Develop seasonal design vision, color direction, fabric stories, and item-driven assortments.
• Design commercially viable collections for standalone and merchandised lines.
• Partner with Design Director and retail partners on Private Label projects.
• Execute full design process from concept to production approval.

Skills

Mens RTW design

CAD skills

Color & fabric development

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

AI-assisted CAD

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Tech packs

Job description

Fashion apparel manufacturer is looking for a Senior Designer for Men's RTW in NYC.

We are seeking a creative, organized, and forward-thinking Men’s Designer to join our growing team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Design Director to drive the vision, development, and execution of Men’s Ready-to-Wear collections from concept through production.

This position is ideal for a proactive designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys cross-functional collaboration, and can confidently manage multiple projects while mentoring an Assistant Designer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the research, concept development, and execution of Men’s RTW apparel collections
• Develop seasonal design vision, color direction, fabric stories, and item-driven assortments aligned with brand DNA
• Design commercially viable collections that work independently and within a larger merchandised assortment
• Partner closely with the Design Director and retail partners on Private Label collections
• Execute the full design process from initial concept through final fit and production approval
• Create detailed tech packs and maintain clear communication with overseas factories and development teams
• Review all development, production, PP, and TOP samples while providing detailed comments and corrective feedback to factories
• Approve fabrics, trims, strike-offs, lab dips, and production qualities throughout the development cycle
• Identify innovative fabrications, trims, washes, and modern updates to classic silhouettes
• Generate and maintain seasonal T&A calendars to ensure timely execution across all categories
• Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, technical design, product development, sales, and production teams
• Manage and mentor an Assistant Designer while ensuring alignment with seasonal goals and deadlines
• Utilize AI tools and emerging technology to elevate CAD presentations, streamline workflows, and enhance visual storytelling
• Conduct mandatory store research and market analysis reports every other Friday, highlighting emerging trends, competitive insights, merchandising opportunities, and product direction

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in Men’s Design, Activewear, or related apparel categories
• Strong understanding of trends in men’s fashion, fabric, color, print, and silhouette development
• Experience developing seasonal collections and managing multiple concurrent projects
• Experience working with Off-Price and Mass Market retailers
• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to create comprehensive and production-ready tech packs
• Excellent sketching and CAD skills in Adobe Illustrator
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; Excel experience is a plus
• Knowledge of fabrics, yarns, trims, garment construction, and production processes
• Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to confidently interface with retail management and cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities