Fashion Designer & Product Developer
* *Department:* Product & Design
* *Type:* Full-Time or Long-Term Retainer
* *Experience Level:* 4 to 7 Years
*Position Overview:*
We are looking for an experienced Fashion Designer who seamlessly bridges creative aesthetics with technical garment production. You will be responsible for conceptualizing our menswear linenwear line, creating digital design flats/illustrations, and translating those concepts into precise, production-ready tech packs.
*Key Responsibilities:*
* *Collection Conceptualization & Illustration:* Create digital fashion sketches, CADs, and mood boards using Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop to define seasonal drops (shirts, relaxed trousers, resort wear).
* *Tech Pack & Spec Sheet Generation:* Build comprehensive tech packs containing flat sketches, bill of materials (BOM), stitching details, trim choices, and precise size grading rules.
* *Sampling & Fit Iterations:* Coordinate with pattern masters and sample rooms to develop first prototypes, conduct fit sessions, and refine silhouettes until production-ready.
* *Fabric & Trim Selection:* Partner with the Sourcing Manager to select appropriate weaves, buttons, labels, and interlinings that match the brand’s luxury-casual positioning.
* *Production Handoff:* Brief the production team on design nuances to ensure mass-produced garments strictly match the approved design samples.
*Requirements:*
* *Experience:* 4 to 7 years in menswear design, illustration, and product development for contemporary or D2C apparel brands.
* *Software Mastery:* Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and digital tech-pack creation.
* *Execution Focus:* Proven track record of taking a product from a digital sketch/illustration to a physical, manufactured garment on retail shelves.
* *Material Understanding:* Strong working knowledge of how natural and blended fabrics (linen, cotton) drape, behave, and fit across different body types.
