Sr Apparel Designer

We are looking for an experienced Men's Sr Apparel Designer to join a retail team in Manhattan Beach, California on a Long-term Contract assignment. In this role, you will help drive men’s apparel design from early concept through production while working closely with design leadership and cross-functional partners. The position is ideal for someone who combines strong creative judgment with technical expertise and can manage multiple seasonal deadlines in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.Responsibilities:• Drive the development of seasonal men’s apparel concepts and carry designs forward through each stage of execution.• Build and maintain detailed tech packs and accurate product data within Flex PLM to support development and production readiness.• Collaborate with materials, merchandising, and costing partners to shape fabrics, trims, and print direction that supports both brand vision and target margins.• Analyze domestic and international market activity to identify emerging trends, relevant silhouettes, fabric ideas, and competitor movement.• Work with design leadership to define fit intent and communicate clear direction to technical design teams for consistent product execution.• Share design revisions, timeline updates, and development priorities with cross-functional stakeholders to keep seasonal calendars on track.• Manage several product timelines at once, balancing shifting priorities in a fast-paced and highly collaborative setting.• Address development obstacles with a solutions-oriented mindset and escalate issues when needed to maintain progress.• Apply a refined eye for style, color, and customer relevance to create product that aligns with the brand’s aesthetic.• Support product execution with strong knowledge of garment construction, sewing methods, trim application, and fabrication details.