Sleepwear Designer

IsaacMorris; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Isaac Morris Limited (IML) in New York City is seeking aSleepwear Designer to translate line direction into compelling sleepwear designs for licensed and branded programs. You will collaborate with product development and overseas factories to develop samples, select fabrics, and ensure proper construction and print execution.

The role requires hands-on sleepwear experience, strong CAD/tech pack skills, and ability to lead trend research and create presentation decks for reviews and buyers.

Qualifications

• Proven sleepwear design experience, including loungewear and sleep sets.
• Strong understanding of fabrications, trims, construction and fit.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret seasonal line direction into sleepwear designs for licensed and branded programs.
• Partner with product development and overseas factories to develop samples.
• Create and maintain artwork, CADs, and tech packs.
• Own sketching, fit reviews, and maintain design library.
• Develop packaging and merchandising concepts for retail.
• Build polished presentation decks for internal reviews and buyer meetings.
• Lead trend research and translate market analysis into design direction.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, sales, and licensing teams.

Skills

Sleepwear design

Licensed apparel

Merchandising

Trend analysis

Packaging concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

CAD

Job description

Company Description

Isaac Morris Limited (IML), founded in 1989, is a leader in the licensed apparel market with over 35 years of experience. 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 maintains an in-house licensing and art team that delivers high-quality artwork aligned with the latest fashion trends. The organization is recognized for top-tier quality, design, and execution, and is committed to representing each of its licensed properties with creativity and professionalism.

The Role

We're looking for the best creative talent in the industry. IML has an immediate need for a Sleepwear Designer to join our team in the New York office.The right candidate has hands-on sleepwear experience and understands exactly what it takes to make the perfect garment - from fabric hand and fit to print placement and packaging. You'll interpret line direction into beautiful, well-executed designs and see them through from concept to production-ready sample.

What You'll Do

• Interpret seasonal line direction into original, commercially strong sleepwear designs across licensed and branded programs
• Partner with the product development team and overseas factory partners to develop samples, ensuring correct fabric selection, construction, and print execution
• Create and maintain artwork, CADs, and tech-ready design files
• Own tech packing, sketching, and fit review, and maintain an organized design library
• Develop packaging and merchandising concepts that bring programs to life at retail
• Build polished presentation decks for internal reviews and buyer meetings, with strong attention to formatting and storytelling
• Lead trend research and translate market analysis into actionable design direction
• Comp shop and analyze the competitive landscape to keep our assortments ahead of the market
• Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, sales, and licensing teams to ensure designs meet customer and licensor requirements

What You Bring

• Proven experience designing sleepwear (loungewear, pajama sets, sleep separates); licensed apparel experience a strong plus
• Deep understanding of sleepwear fabrications, trims, construction, and fit
• A strong merchandising skillset — you understand what the customer needs and how to build an assortment that sells
• Expertise developing samples with overseas partners and communicating clear, accurate design intent
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; strong CAD and presentation skills
• Sharp eye for trend, color, and print, backed by disciplined market analysis
• Excellent organization and communication; able to manage multiple programs on tight calendars
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field, or equivalent experience

Why IML

• Work on some of the most iconic brands and franchises in the world
• High-impact role with direct visibility to major retail programs
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial team culture in our NYC office

Isaac Morris Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.