Senior Men's Designer - Lead Trend-Driven Collections

NYC Alliance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA

Retirement Savings Plan Match

Summer Fridays

Discounts and More!

Job summary

NYC Alliance invites a creative Senior Designer, Men's, to lead seasonal collections across value, mid-tier, and specialty channels. You will translate trend insights into commercially viable products, manage fittings, and collaborate with Product Development, Production, Sales, and Merchandising to hit margins and deadlines.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in men’s apparel design, a strong portfolio, deep fabric knowledge, and hands-on experience with PLM, Illustrator, and Photoshop to deliver

Qualifications

• 5+ years of men’s apparel design ownership of collections.
• Strong portfolio showing trend-forward yet commercial products.
• Deep knowledge of fabric construction, sourcing, and performance attributes.
• Experience designing for multiple retail tiers (value, department store, specialty/boutique).
• Proficiency in PLM systems, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of seasonal men’s collections aligned with brand strategy and customer targets.
• Drive concept development, trend research, color direction, fabric/yarn selection, and silhouette innovation.
• Translate market research and competitive analysis into commercially viable product assortments.
• Design across multiple distribution channels for value, mid-tier, and better retailers.
• Create detailed technical sketches, tech packs, and spec sheets to support production execution.
• Oversee fittings, provide construction guidance, and ensure fit and quality standards.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Production, Sales, and Merchandising to meet margins, timelines, and quality goals.
• Communicate with mills, suppliers, and overseas factories to ensure fabric integrity, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Mentor and support junior designers, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Maintain knowledge of fabrications, yarns, wash techniques, trims, and garment construction processes.

Skills

Strong portfolio

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

PLM systems

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

NYC Alliance invites a creative Senior Designer, Men's, to lead seasonal collections across value, mid-tier, and specialty channels. You will translate trend insights into commercially viable products, manage fittings, and collaborate with Product Development, Production, Sales, and Merchandising to hit margins and deadlines.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in men’s apparel design, a strong portfolio, deep fabric knowledge, and hands-on experience with PLM, Illustrator, and Photoshop to deliver