Senior Men's Apparel Designer & Product Developer – Workwear

Entertainment Retail Enterprises, LLC

Florida

On-site

USD 80,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Employee discounts

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Entertainment Retail Enterprises, LLC in Apopka, FL seeks a Senior Men's Apparel Designer & Product Developer with a strong background in men's workwear to lead from concept through production. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and overseas factories to deliver durable, functional, and stylish apparel.

Requirements include 8+ years in men's apparel design, experience with woven and knit garments, strong CAD/tech-pack skills, and ability to manage multiple categories.

Qualifications

8+ years of men's apparel design and product development experience.
Strong background in men's workwear and outdoor/apparel performance.
Experience with woven and knit garments across multiple categories.
Solid knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and finishes.
Ability to manage product categories from concept to production.

Responsibilities

Design and develop seasonal men's workwear collections across multiple categories.
Research trends, fabrics, trims, and construction techniques for functional workwear.
Create concepts, mood boards, color palettes, and product assortments.
Develop CADs, tech packs, specs, BOMs, and construction details.
Independently manage concept to production for assigned categories.
Collaborate with Merchandising to develop exclusive SMUs for retailers.
Work with China office and overseas factories on development and sourcing.
Review samples, fit, fabrics, trims, and TOPs with clear feedback.
Coordinate with Art for graphics and branding; oversee costing and quality.
Maintain calendars and ensure deadlines on seasonal projects.

Skills

Men's apparel design

Product development

Workwear

Factory coordination

Adobe Illustrator

CAD

PLM systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

CAD software

PLM systems

Job description

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience

Location: Apopka, FL

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience

Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates

About Us

For more than two decades, Entertainment Retail Enterprises (ERE) has specialized in the design, development, and distribution of private-label and licensed merchandise for recognized brands and retailers.

As our portfolio continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Senior Men's Apparel Designer & Product Developer to join our Design & Product Development team, with a primary focus on men's workwear.

This is a senior-level position for someone with a strong background in men's workwear, outdoor, and performance apparel who can independently manage product categories from concept through production while collaborating with cross-functional teams and department leadership.

What You'll Do

Design and develop seasonal men's workwear collections, including woven shirts, knit tops, work pants, shorts, outerwear, and layering pieces.
Research trends, competitors, fabrics, trims, construction techniques, and innovations in functional workwear.
Develop seasonal concepts, mood boards, color palettes, fabric direction, and product assortments.
Create commercially relevant products that balance durability, functionality, comfort, and style.
Develop original silhouettes, functional details, and construction features appropriate for workwear.
Create detailed CADs, tech packs, specifications, BOMs, and construction details.
Independently manage assigned product categories from initial concept through production.
Partner with the Merchandising team to develop SMUs and exclusive collections for major retailers, aligning design, pricing, and customer needs.
Work directly with our China office and overseas factories to manage development, sampling, and technical execution.
Review development samples, fit, fabrics, trims, washes, pre-production, and TOP samples, providing clear comments and approvals.
Collaborate with the Art Department on graphics, branding, and other design elements.
Manage product costing, quality standards, and manufacturing requirements directly with our China office and overseas factories.
Independently manage seasonal collections, special projects, and development calendars while ensuring critical deadlines are met.

What We're Looking For

8+ years of men's apparel design and product development experience.
Strong background in men's workwear, outdoor, utility, or performance apparel required.
Experience designing and developing men's woven and knit apparel across multiple categories.
Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, fabrics, trims, washes, and functional design details.
Experience developing durable fabrics, performance finishes, and utility-focused apparel.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, CADs, and technical packages.
Proven ability to independently manage product categories from concept through production.
Experience working directly with overseas factories and development teams.
Experience developing SMUs or retailer-exclusive apparel programs preferred.
Understanding of product costing, margins, and manufacturing requirements.
Experience with PLM systems preferred; WFX experience is a plus.
Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field preferred.