Streetwear Apparel Designer

Overview

STREETWEAR APPAREL DESIGNER - MENS & BOYS

The Designer will report to and work in partnership with the Design Director to create men’s and boy’s design collections that cater to the streetwear market within a mass market space. Product includes tops and bottoms, knits and wovens, swim and outerwear. Experience with accessories is a plus. This is a creative role for an innovative individual that excels in a creative work space, owns the design process from concept through pre-production and has an all hands on deck mentality. What you’ll do Work closely with the Design Director in developing brand-appropriate collections for mens and boys. Collaborate throughout the design process while taking ownership and contributing new ideas. Ability to handle & work through a large sku count with the flexibility to pivot across projects, stay organized and meet calendar deadlines. Capability to design into strategic merchandised assortments to maximize offerings & sales opportunities. Staying informed on fashion and social trends that will influence successful design concepts & new business opportunities. Great eye for color and color palette creation, skilled in garment construction, confident in introducing new silhouettes and fabrics, knowledge of print techniques and garment washes. Responsible for creating a high volume of development tech packs and boms with meticulous attention to detail. Great eye and experience working with prints and graphics in Illustrator, Photoshop and AI. Research and introduce new art styles and fonts. Create detailed mood and art direction briefs for graphic artists. Ability to handle artwork re-coloring and revisions, artwork sizing, garment cad placement & detailed artwork pitch pages. Partner with the tech team on creating new t silhouettes, spec updates and knowledge of guiding fittings. Daily communication with our overseas factories to ensure new developments are accurately being produced and are on time. Collaborate and design into SMU projects & requests as they are submitted by retailers. Requirements Minimum 5 years of professional industry experience within the men’s apparel space. Excited to take ownership and bring their creative ideas to the table. Ability to thrive and stay organized in a fast paced environment while owning a large sku count. Strong sense and understanding of apparel construction, fabric & print techniques. Highly skilled in Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel and the ability to introduce AI into their design process. Excellent with cad sketching, digital renderings and a great eye for presentation layouts. Team player and collaborator with a positive vibe and attitude who excels in a fast paced environment. Portfolio website and examples of your work required. Position is in person in our Los Angeles office, local candidates only. Applicants with professional industry experience in mens/boys apparel design will be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr SOVEREIGN CODE