Designer

Job Details:
Job Title: Apparel Designer
Location: New York, NY
Duration: 3 Months
Type: Full-Time, Contract

Note: Portfolio required. Menswear experience is a huge plus.

Description:
An apparel retailer is looking for a Designer to lead the creative development and execution of apparel collections from concept through production. In this role, you will partner closely with Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production to deliver on-brand, commercially successful product while meeting seasonal timelines and quality standards. You will develop seasonal concepts, color palettes, prints, and silhouettes aligned with brand direction, create original design sketches and detailed technical flats using Adobe Illustrator, select fabrics and trims, build and present mood boards and line presentations, conduct trend research, create and manage tech packs, participate in fit sessions, review samples, and collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production teams.

Top 5-7 Skills:

1. Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop proficiency

2. PLM experience required or strongly preferred

3. Tech pack creation and management

4. Garment construction, fabrics, and fit knowledge

5. Trend research and concept development

6. Miro for collaboration

7. AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Vizcom) for ideation and design visualization

Requirements for the role:

• 5+ years of apparel design experience

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

• PLM experience required or strongly preferred

• Proficiency in Miro for collaboration with design and cross-functional teams

• Demonstrated understanding and hands-on experience using AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Vizcom) for ideation, concept development, and design visualization

• Strong sketching and design execution skills with attention to detail

• Solid understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and fit

• Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines simultaneously

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Portfolio required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field (preferred)

• 5+ years of relevant apparel design experience

• Or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

• Experience within a fast-paced, high-volume apparel environment

• Menswear experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and transport garment samples and sample boxes

• Ability to attend fit sessions, line reviews, and market meetings

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.