Senior Designer – Young Men’s & Men’s Sleep & Lounge

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

Job summary

Isaac Morris Limited in New York City is seeking a commercially driven Senior Designer to lead the development of Young Men’s and Men’s Sleep & Lounge apparel, with a focus on Walmart and mass-market retailers. You will translate trends and retailer needs into value-driven product balancing design, comfort, quality, and cost.

The role requires strong CAD, Illustrator, and Photoshop skills, plus proven experience with high-volume retail.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of apparel design experience focused on Men’s/Young.
• Experience designing for Walmart or mass-market retail.
• Strong CAD, Illustrator, and Photoshop proficiency.
• Ability to balance creative design with commercial viability.

Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal design development for Sleep & Lounge wear.
• Develop trend-right silhouettes, fabrics, colors, and graphics.
• Drive fabric-first design with textures and finishes.
• Collaborate with Sales and Merchandising on assortments.
• Translate market research into viable product.
• Coordinate with Technical Design to ensure fit, quality, cost targets.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Support customer presentations and seasonal reviews.

Skills

Apparel design

Walmart/mass-market experience

Fabric development

CAD

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Company Description

Isaac Morris Limited (IML), founded in 1989, is a leading licensed apparel manufacturer with over 35 years of experience in the industry. The company specializes in Boys, Girls, Young Men’s, and Juniors’ clothing, serving specialty stores, department stores, and mass-market retailers with tailored solutions. Based in New York City, IML operates with an in-house licensing and art team focused on delivering high-quality designs, artwork, and execution. The company is known for representing its licensed properties with industry-leading artwork and staying ahead of the latest fashion and lifestyle trends, offering creative professionals a dynamic environment in which to grow.

Position Overview

We are seeking a commercially driven Senior Designer to lead the development of Young Men’s and Men’s Sleep & Lounge apparel, with a primary focus on Walmart and mass-market retail. This individual will translate emerging trends, consumer insights, and retailer-specific needs into compelling, value-driven product that balances design, comfort, quality, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal design and development of Sleep & Lounge apparel, including tees, tanks, shorts, pants, fleece, sleepwear, and coordinated sets.
• Develop trend-right silhouettes, fabrications, color palettes, graphics, and product concepts aligned with Walmart and mass-market
• Drive fabric-first design through innovative textures, washes, finishes, and value-added details.
• Partner with Sales and Merchandising to develop retailer-specific assortments aligned with line plans, price points, and business objectives.
• Translate market research and consumer trends into commercially viable product.
• Collaborate with Technical Design and Product Development to ensure design intent, fit, quality, and cost targets are achieved.
• Manage multiple projects, seasonal deadlines, and product development priorities.
• Support customer presentations and seasonal reviews through

Qualifications

• 7+ years of apparel design experience, with a focus on Men’s / Young
• Experience designing for Walmart, mass-market, value, or high-volume retail.
• Strong understanding of fabrications, silhouettes, garment construction, graphics, and color development.
• Ability to balance creative design with commercial viability, value engineering, and target costing.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with strong CAD and
• Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional