Job Type: Direct hire

Location: Baltimore, MD

Compensation: $100,973 – $126,217 per year w/ bonus potential

Our large retail client is looking for an apparel design manager to join their team. The apparel design manager, men’s train will serve as the category lead for the men’s training business, overseeing the entire apparel design lifecycle from concept to execution. This role drives the creative vision and strategy for the Training category, ensuring alignment with company’s brand identity, market trends, and consumer insights. The manager will lead fittings, cross-functional meetings, and collaborative sessions with materials and trims partners—owning decision-making, establishing action plans, and ensuring follow-through. In addition, the role manages and develops the apparel design team while fostering innovation and efficiency within design processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the men’s training apparel design category, including fittings, weekly POD (cross-functional) meetings, and strategic sessions
• Manage and direct the apparel design team, ensuring workload balance, performance development, and future growth
• Oversee design team deliverables across multiple projects and seasons, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness
• Drive decision-making processes, establish clear action plans, and ensure follow-through on design changes and discussions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with apparel design partners to share ideas, athlete insights, and ensure category collaboration
• Ensure design vision aligns with supply chain capabilities and production processes
• Improve efficiency of production art processes, templates, and tools, with a focus on continuous process improvement
• Partner with design leaders on category direction, creative vision, and execution
• Serve as a proactive, solutions-oriented leader, addressing challenges and identifying improvement opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, Master’s with 6+ years, or 12+ years without a degree
• 1–3 years of management experience, or equivalent experience as a subject matter expert/lead
• Minimum 10 years of apparel design experience preferred (flexible if strong managerial background)
• Required technical skills: Adobe Suite, specifically Illustrator
• Preferred technical skills: AI usage (e.g., Raspberry AI), hand sketching
• Expertise in hand sketching and visual concept expression
• Understanding of patterns, blueprints, molds, and materials
• Solid background in apparel design and development
• Strong understanding of apparel manufacturing techniques and experience working directly with factories
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and cross-functional collaboration
• Travel: Required visits to the NYC office, with domestic and international travel

Our client

is one of the largest manufacturers of home good, selling directly to major retailers world-wide. They are known for its product innovation, successful fashion integration, high quality standards, and perfect delivery

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and creative Senior Designer to assist with the design and development of home fashion products. This role requires a strong understanding of textiles, technical design and current market trends. This position is currently a hybrid of work at office, work from home and retail store visits.

Senior Designer Responsibilities:

• Design and develop bath collections in alignment with retail and market trends.
• Collaborate with cross -functional teams including design, brand directors, factory team for timely product development and sampling.
• Work with the VP of Design to create market product and showroom collections
• Present concepts and product line reviews internally and to external customers.
• Stay informed on consumer and retail interests, market innovations, and emerging trends to guide design and development.
• Create technical design cads for concepts through final sampling.
• Maintain detailed documentation and organization of design files and product specifications.

Senior Designer Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in home textiles with a focus on bath products preferred.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Highly organized, detailed-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Strong aesthetic sense, with an eye for color, materials, and emerging trends within the home category.

Leading Contemporary Fashion Brand known for elevated womenswear essentials is seeking a Graphic Designer to join their team!

Key Responsibilities

• Translate creative briefs into visually compelling campaigns from concept to execution.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and provide creative input.
• Maintain cohesive visual identity across all platforms and assets.
• Create digital and print assets for social, email, influencer gifting, events, product branding, and packaging.
• Support video edits and additional graphics as needed across marketing channels.
• Manage asset finalization and handoff to design teams while meeting deadlines consistently.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of graphic design experience in a fast-paced creative environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Experience with email marketing platforms such as Klaviyo is a plus.
• Strong understanding of social media platform requirements and trends.

Please include your portfolio for consideration!

A contemporary fashion brand is seeking a Product Developer to join their team on a temp-to-hire basis. This hybrid role combines product development expertise with strong design skills, supporting the creation and execution of seasonal collections.

Responsibilities:

• Create and update tech packs and CADs to support design and production
• Partner with factories and vendors to ensure quality, fit, and on-time delivery
• Review patterns, construction, grading, and fit; communicate detailed corrections as needed
• Support product development processes from concept through bulk production
• Multitask across categories, using strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines

Qualifications:

• 5 years+ of relevant experience in design and/or product development
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (required) and Photoshop
• Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, finishes, construction, and fit
• Experience working with retailers and/or manufacturers
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
• Highly detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Leading Performance Footwear and Apparel Brand is seeking a Colors and Materials Designer to join their team!

The Color Designer will be responsible for creating and implementing innovative color designs for footwear products. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of color theory and trends in the footwear industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and present color palettes that align with brand vision and market trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product development, marketing, and design to ensure cohesive product aesthetics.
• Conduct research on current and emerging color trends to inform design decisions.
• Create detailed color specifications and documentation for production teams.
• Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Ensure timely delivery of color samples and prototypes for evaluation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Color Designer or similar role in the footwear or fashion industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing color design work.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite.

Hybrid Work Schedule- 3 days in office

This is an immediate opportunity! Apply today!

We are seeking a highly organized Sample Coordinator to join a well-known women’s apparel brand. This role is ideal for someone eager to gainhands on experience in the product development process, working directly with samples, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and track incoming shipments from factories and vendors
• Check in, log, and maintain sample inventory using Excel and internal systems
• Organize, steam, tag, and hang samples for fittings, reviews, and presentations
• Assist with packing, counting, and shipping samples for buyers, photoshoots, and showrooms
• Maintain the sample room, ensuring garments are properly stored and accessible
• Partner with Design, Product Development, and Production teams to support deadlines

Qualifications:

• General computer skills, including Outlook/Gmail and basic Excel
• Strong organizational skills with a detail-oriented mindset
• Ability to lift and move boxes of garments as needed
• Previous apparel, shipping, or sample coordination experience is a plus
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

How to Apply:

If interested, please apply with your updated resume.

Job Description

We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented Assistant Designer with a couple of years of industry experience to join our team. This role primarily focuses on Men’s and Boys’ apparel, with opportunities to contribute to Juniors (JR’s) collections as well. You will support the design team from concept through production, helping to translate seasonal trends and brand direction into compelling designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design and Product Development teams to research seasonal trends, colors, fabrics, and trims.
• Create sketches, CADs, and technical flats using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar tools.
• Assist in developing mood boards, fabric swatches, and color palettes for seasonal presentations.
• Prepare and update tech packs, ensuring all specifications, measurements, and details are accurate.
• Communicate with vendors and factories regarding samples, materials, and production timelines.
• Support fittings by taking notes, updating tech packs, and tracking sample revisions.
• Organize and maintain the design room, sample library, and digital files for easy reference.
• Contribute creative ideas to seasonal concepts, print development, and styling.
• Assist with line reviews, internal presentations, and photo shoots as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of design experience in apparel (Men’s, Boys’, or Juniors preferred).
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Solid understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and technical specifications.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management abilities.
• Collaborative mindset with a keen eye for detail and trend awareness.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience with PLM or product lifecycle management software.
• Knowledge of3D design tools such as CLO3D or Browzwear.
• Basic graphic or print design skills.

Salary range $60-70K DOE

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Product Development Associate to support a fast-paced, trend-driven fashion brand. This role blends administrative support with creative project execution, ensuring product development processes run smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of creativity and operations, partnering with design, production, and overseas vendors to keep timelines, invoicing, and product standards on track.

Responsibilities:

• Track and organize development samples, fittings, and photoshoot needs

• Manage monthly development styles, order forms, and process timelines

• Oversee the invoicing process and coordinate with overseas vendors

• Maintain calendars, scheduling, and administrative support for leadership

• Create polished presentations, reports, and tracking documents

• Keep systems organized for invoices, WIPs, product tracking, and communications

• Partner with cross-functional teams to support accessories, collaborations, and special projects

Qualifications:

• Experience with invoicing and expense management

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suite (experience with Canva/Adobe a plus)

• Solid understanding of fabrics, trims, and product construction

• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

To Apply:
Please share your updated resume along with availability and any upcoming time off.