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About the Role
Castlewood Apparel is seeking a talented and experienced Men’s Activewear Designer to join our dynamic team. This role leads apparel products from concept through production, blending technical expertise with creative vision to develop products that seamlessly integrate function, performance, and style. The designer partners closely with cross-functional teams to deliver seasonal collections aligned with brand objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead the apparel design and development process from concept through production for assigned categories
- Research competitive brands, retailers, and market trends to identify seasonal product opportunities
- Develop seasonal inspiration boards, color palettes, and concept presentations aligned with brand strategy
- Create garment sketches and detailed technical CAD drawings in Adobe Illustrator
- Select fabrics, trims, and components, developing new fabrics as needed
- Build complete, accurate tech packs covering sketches, measurements, construction details, colorways, materials, artwork, and labeling
- Submit development packages to overseas factories; track samples and respond promptly to factory questions
- Review incoming samples against approved standards; evaluate fit, construction, materials, and color
- Participate in fit sessions with the Tech Team and document clear, actionable revisions
- Prepare seasonal sell-in presentations and organize samples for customer meetings
- Participate in customer meetings presenting the line
- Capture customer feedback and incorporate it into the product development
- Review and approve production submissions to ensure execution matches approved design intent
- Maintain development trackers, calendars, fabric libraries, color standards, and trim archives; proactively communicate risks and delays
Requirements
- Strong understanding of apparel construction, garment fit, materials, trims, and print development
- Experience working directly with factories and overseas vendors
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel
- Proficiency in PowerPoint and PDF presentation skills
- Strong CAD skills with the ability to execute detailed technical drawings and create development packages from concept to production handoff
- Ability to create and modify colorways, technical sketches, print layouts, and pattern artwork for development and production
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple styles, categories, and seasonal calendars simultaneously
- Understanding of garment construction, fit evaluation, and production approval workflows
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Technical Drawings
- CAD
Location
- NYC
Work Type
- Hybrid
- On-site
- Remote
Experience Level
- 4-5 years of experience in activewear design
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000+
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus in December
- 401(K) with $1,000 company match & profit sharing (eligible after 1 year)
- 5 PSST days
- 10 Vacation Days
- Company holidays including closure between Christmas and New Year's
About the Company
- Castlewood Apparel is seeking a talented and experienced Men’s Activewear Designer to join our dynamic team.