Menswear Designer

Position Overview This is a hands-on role with no direct reports, ideal for a detail-oriented designer who enjoys owning product from concept through production while working closely with a Senior Designer. The designer will help deliver durable, comfortable, performance-influenced lifestyle product with a rugged, authentic sensibility similar to heritage outdoor brands. Key Responsibilities • Design men’s casual outdoor, hiking, and workwear-inspired apparel under the direction of the Senior Designer • Develop seasonal concepts, key silhouettes, fabric stories, trims, and color palettes that reflect the brand’s aesthetic and functional goals • Create accurate, detailed flat sketches and design packages using Adobe Illustrator • Support private label product creation from initial concept through final production hand-off • Collaborate closely with Technical Design, Merchandising, and Production to ensure design intent, cost targets, and timelines are met • Review development and pre-production samples; provide clear notes on fit, construction, function, and quality improvements • Research market trends, competitive landscape, yarns, trims, washes, and performance materials relevant to outdoor and workwear categories • Maintain organized design files, line sheets, and BOM-related information for assigned categories This role is well-suited for a designer who is passionate about functional men’s apparel, enjoys being hands-on throughout the development process, and thrives in an in-person, collaborative studio setting.