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CAD Designer

Department: Jessica Howard Dresses

Employment Type: Full-time

Location (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District

About G-III Apparel Group | Apparel Group is a global leader in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing. With a diverse portfolio of owned and licensed brands, we bring trend-driven product to market with speed, scale, and operational excellence. Our entrepreneurial culture and strong global partnerships allow us to deliver high-quality fashion while driving growth across categories and channels.

Key Responsibilities

Print Design & Artwork Development

• Partner with the Design team to create and develop original prints and graphics for Dresses
• Translate creative concepts into production-ready CAD artwork and technical layouts.
• Create multiple colorways and cost-effective print layouts for bulk production.
• Present seasonal color direction and print strategy alongside the Design team.

Production Support & Vendor Coordination

• Communicate with mills to support timely development of strike-offs and sample yardage.
• Review artwork from external studios and manage purchased artwork assets.
• Support adherence to development calendars and seasonal deadlines.

Creative Operations & Market Support

• Maintain and organize the art library and digital asset files.
• Assist with the creation of sales tools and visual assets for market appointments.
• Support copyright tracking and manage studio invoice documentation.

Qualifications

Experience & Education

• Minimum of 5+ years of CAD design experience within women’s fashion, preferably in Dresses, Sportswear, or Contemporary apparel.
• Strong background in textile design and print development.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong eye for color, pattern, and composition with high attention to detail.
• Understanding of mill processes, textile printing techniques, and production workflows.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating cross-functionally.
• Experience working within high-SKU volume environments preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Part-time schedule (approximately 20 hours per week)
• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized fashion organization
• Collaborative and creative studio environment
• Exposure to cross-functional design and production teams

Compensation

Salary Range: $75,000 – $80,000 per hour

This compensation range represents a good-faith estimate and is provided in accordance with the New York City Salary Transparency Law. Final hourly rate will be based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

G-III Apparel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.

About Mamiye Brothers Mamiye Brothers is a premier New York-based apparel company with over 70 years of industry expertise, specializing in the design, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of some of the most recognized brands in women's, children's, and infant clothing. Built on a foundation of excellence, integrity, quality, and innovation, Mamiye Brothers is home to a diverse portfolio of brands including C&C California, Hurley, Habitual, Kensie Jeans, Wallflower, Off-White, Scotch & Soda, Little Me, Kissy Kissy, and more. Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, we are committed to delivering best-in-class product and service across every segment we serve. To learn more, please visit us at: The Brand: Scotch & Soda is an Amsterdam-based international lifestyle brand known for its bold, creative aesthetic and distinctly eclectic point of view. The women's line is distributed in the U.S. through Mamiye Brothers — a New York-based apparel company with over 70 years of expertise in bringing the world's most desirable brands to market. To learn more, please visit: The Brand: Founded in Milan in 2013 by the late Virgil Abloh, Off-White™ is a luxury fashion brand that defined the intersection of streetwear, high fashion, art, and culture. Known for its bold graphic elements, deconstructed designs, and iconic collaborations, the brand champions individuality and creative expression on a global stage. The women's line is distributed in the U.S. through Mamiye Brothers — a New York-based apparel company with over 70 years of expertise in bringing the world's most desirable brands to market. To learn more, please visit:

Sweet Apparel is a leader in Junior's, Women's, Men's, and Kids fast fashion apparel. Sweet Apparel designs, manufactures, and imports apparel under its own labels as well as multiple Private labels. Our clothing can be found at major retailers including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, Macy's, and more. The company is growing and looking for a full-time, Associate Technical Designer to join the team on-site at the Midtown Manhattan office.

Responsibilities

• Work with multiple product categories within Athleisure & Fashion Sportswear divisions (tops, pants, shorts, sets, dresses, skirts, activewear/lounge, swim, sweaters) for Juniors, Missy, and Plus sizes
• Accurately measure Fit/PP/TOP samples
• Attend fit sessions and take detailed notes
• Responsible for identifying and calling out any fit/construction/workmanship issues to be addressed and communicating all corrections and revisions to factory
• Create initial tech packs for development/costing and fit sample submits
• Ensure all corrections have been made at the pre-production sample stage to perfect the fit/quality for production.
• Work with Private label accounts to achieve desired fit
• Knowledge of grading and ability to issue graded specs
• Ability to adhere to calendar to ensure deadlines are met
• Track and manage sample status
• Logging in samples and assist with keeping sample library organized
• Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams including design, merchandising, production, and sales.

Qualifications

• Degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design
• 2+ years experience in Apparel Technical Design
• Knowledge of sewing construction, patternmaking, garment manufacturing, and fabrics.
• Proficient in PLM and Excel
• Clo3d experience is preferred, but not required
• Attention to detail, sense of urgency, willingness to learn, team-player
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

***Must currently live in the NYC metropolitan area (commutable distance to NYC). Out of state or overseas applicants will not be considered.

$55,000-70,000 annual salary depending on experience level

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick days and Paid Holidays
• Summer Fridays
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for growth

Location: Midtown Manhattan (In-Office)

Position Summary

Flag & Anthem is seeking an Assistant / Associate Designer to support the development of Men’s and Women’s Performance and Golf apparel. This role will work closely with the Designer – Performance & Golf to help execute seasonal collections, assist with design development, and support the product lifecycle from concept through production.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about performance and golf apparel. This role requires strong Adobe Illustrator skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.

This is an in-office position based in Midtown Manhattan and reports directly to the Designer – Performance & Golf.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Designer – Performance & Golf in the development of seasonal collections and core programs

• Create and maintain flat sketches, detail sketches, and CAD colorways in Adobe Illustrator

• Support the development of all-over prints, graphics, and pattern layouts

• Assist in building and maintaining tech packs in PLM with construction details and trim information

• Help organize and track lab dips, strike-offs, fabric submissions, and trim approvals

• Prepare design boards, seasonal presentations, and line sheets

• Maintain organized digital libraries of artwork, fabrics, trims, and seasonal references

• Conduct trend research and competitive market shopping within performance, golf, and activewear categories

• Assist with Excel trackers, seasonal PDFs, and development calendars

• Support prototype review preparation and help track sample comments and revisions

• Assist with showroom setup and seasonal presentations as needed

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

• 2–4 years of experience in apparel design or assistant design

• Experience in performance, golf, activewear, or sportswear preferred

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop

• Experience creating flat sketches, prints, and CAD colorways

• Familiarity with PLM systems and tech pack development

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Passion for performance apparel, outdoor lifestyle, golf, and Americana aesthetics

Benefits

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Employee discount

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location:In Person

The Levy Group is seeking an innovative Senior Technical Designer to work in our swim department for the Action Sports division.

Company Background

With over 75 years of industry expertise, The Levy Group remains one of the largest apparel manufacturers in the United States. Our commitment to outstanding quality, value, and customer service has enabled us to continually grow and innovate in a highly challenging marketplace. Our network has grown to over 300 retail partners, five international offices, a portfolio of iconic brand partners, and four proprietary brands.

The Levy Group designs, manufactures, imports, markets, and distributes outerwear, swimwear, dresses, activewear, men’s tailored clothing, and sportswear. Headquartered in New York City, The Levy Group manages, elevates, and builds the long-term value of consumer brands by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers and retailers.

Job Summary

We’re looking for a detail-driven, knowledgeable Senior Swimwear Technical Designer. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of garment fit and construction to ensure alignment with brand standards, fit intent, and product specifications from development through production.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead model fittings from proto through final production, providing expert technical guidance to achieve brand fit standards
• Develop, maintain, and manage technical specifications, construction details, and callouts for all garments
• Communicate clearly with factories to support fit adjustments, pattern development, and modifications
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Sales, and Production to align on fit intent and technical execution
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation of all relevant development and production data
• Manage Pre-Production (PP) and Top of Production (TOP) sample communication with factories
• Track development and production timelines to ensure all technical milestones and deadlines are met
• Identify quality issues and production challenges, providing clear solutions and recommendations
• Own grading strategy and execution, ensuring consistent sizing and fit across all styles
• Establish, document, and evolve best practices for technical design processes, pattern blocks, and fit standards
• Lead technical design development across all tiers of distribution timelines, ensuring samples and production milestones are achieved
• Collaborate closely with Design and Product Development teams to problem-solve creative and technical challenges

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in swimwear technical design and pattern making
• Proven live fit experience with strong knowledge of standard model measurements
• Extensive knowledge of swimwear fit, pattern making, and garment construction
• Proficiency in grading, proto-to-TOP development processes, and PLM systems
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and project management abilities
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs
• Confident decision-maker, capable of working autonomously and collaboratively
• Strong communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Passionate about swimwear and product innovation.

Job Title: Senior Sweater Designer & PD, Karl Lagerfeld Paris

Location: New York, NY – Midtown Manhattan, Fashion District

Department: Karl Lagerfeld Paris – Sportswear, Suits, Dresses

Reports To: VP of Design

About G-III Apparel Group:

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

Position Summary:

MUST HAVE SWEATER DESIGN/PD EXPERIENCE.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Designer to support our Karl Lagerfeld Paris team, with a strong specialization in sweater design and yarn sourcing and development. This role will research trends, create cohesive collections, develop innovative knitwear concepts, communicate design intent to factories, and support production and merchandising teams throughout the development process. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in knit construction, yarn development, and sweater commercialization, and is detail-oriented, organized, and able to translate creative concepts into commercially viable garments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research current trends and forecast evolution within brand identity
• Lead the design and development of sweater and knit categories, including silhouette development, stitch innovation, gauge selection, and construction techniques
• Partner with sourcing teams and mills to develop and source yarns aligned with seasonal concepts, cost targets, and performance requirements
• Apply findings from trend research (blogs, magazines, stores, street-style, vintage exploration) to create cohesive, seasonally relevant collections
• Communicate seasonal concept and knitwear design intent to factories and request preliminary treatments, stitch layouts, and mock-ups
• Generate tech-packs with detailed knit specifications including stitch construction, gauge, yarn composition, trims, and finishing details for overseas factories
• Evaluate knit prototypes, provide detailed fit and construction feedback, and communicate adjustments through photographs, spec notes, and diagram sketches
• Collaborate with overseas vendors on yarn development, wash techniques, hand-feel, and costing to achieve design and margin goals
• Refabricate and sketch to support seasonal objectives within line plan and SKU count
• Amplify visual cues to reinforce concept and translate garments to runway program with stylist
• Support the collection through production, ensuring correct development, yarn allocation, and color execution for each garment
• Assist Merchandising Team and VP of Design with seasonal introductions
• Field merchandising requests

Who You Are:

• Highly organized, methodical, and detail-oriented
• A collaborative team player
• Creative and able to translate trends into cohesive knitwear-driven collections
• Experienced in balancing design vision with commercial considerations
• Strong technical knowledge of knit construction, yarn properties, and sweater manufacturing processes

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of industry experience including retail, wholesale, pattern drafting/draping, and print design
• Extensive experience in sweater design, yarn sourcing, and knit development
• High-end design background with advanced knowledge of knitwear construction, stitch development, gauge, and yarn innovation
• Proven experience working directly with mills and overseas factories on yarn development and costing
• Candidate must submit CV/Resume and work samples (Portfolio URL) for consideration

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly and annual salary
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO and company holidays
• Employee discounts

The pay range for this position: $95,000 – $150,000 per year

G-III Apparel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Company Background

With over 75 years of industry expertise, The Levy Group remains one of the largest apparel manufacturers in the United States. Our commitment to outstanding quality, value, and customer service has enabled us to continually grow and innovate in a highly challenging marketplace. Our network has grown to over 300 retail partners, five international offices, a portfolio of iconic brand partners, and four proprietary brands.

The Levy Group designs, manufactures, imports, markets, and distributes outerwear, swimwear, dresses, activewear, men’s tailored clothing, and sportswear. Headquartered in New York City, The Levy Group manages, elevates, and builds the long-term value of consumer brands by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers and retailers.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Design through all phases of line creation, execution and production
• Communicate with factories to source and develop new fabrics, trims, and garments
• Create and maintain development, and production Tech Packs
• Create and maintain sample development charts, track all development submissions and samples
• Organize and manage line-sheets for multiple costumers
• Create and maintain development T&A calendar, and help manage workflow, to ensure all deadlines are met
• Daily communication with factories to ensure accurate and on-time sample development, accurate and on-time production
• Review with design and approve or comment on items such as, strike offs, lab dips, fabric swatches, protos.
• Provide general administrative and organizational support to design team including filing, mailing
• Attend fit sessions and support Design and Technical at fittings, taking notes, following up on any issues after fits, i.e.: fabric, color, construction issues, etc.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years product development experience in the apparel industry.
• B.S. in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, Design or equivalent
• Ability to communicate clearly using apparel terminology
• Knowledge of products, strong fashion, color and print sense
• Organized and detailed orientated
• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize work on a continual basis
• Flexible and able to accept and embrace changing priorities with positive attitude
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to be productive independently and in team setting
• Efficient on Excel, Microsoft Office, PLM, PDM
• Knowledge of Photoshop, and Illustrator,
• Some Graphic design knowledge is a plus

With nearly half a million customers in more than 97 countries, Xero Shoes is a lifestyle footwear brand focused on helping people everywhere discover the benefits of natural movement. Are you passionate about health & wellness and want to make an extraordinary difference in people’s lives? Come work with Xero Shoes! We are looking for a Senior Footwear Developer - someone who is a dynamic, ambitious, highly energetic, and self-motivated person able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while leading your team by example.

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Description:

The Footwear Product Developer will be responsible for the research and the assistance in the   development of new footwear from the approved design through the confirmation stage. The Footwear Product Developer will work within a team-oriented structure consisting of all disciplines necessary and available to coordinate the development of a product line achieving product objectives within the established timelines.

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The Footwear Product Developer responsibilities:

Project Management

• Show a history of effective communication practices, establishing and maintaining open, clear consistent and reliable working relationships with overseas development partners.
• Be relied upon to own project tracker documents to ensure timely completion of regular daily tasks. Provide feedback to management on areas that need additional focus.
•  Display a solid understanding of department workload and demonstrate ability to prioritize efforts and push when necessary to achieve development calendar milestones.

Technical Skill

• Show an established and reliable competency in footwear development, analysis and troubleshooting with the ability to speak intelligently about footwear development with other product team and company colleagues.
• Measure and document product attributes, perform fittings and investigate construction issues with no supervision.  Ability to fully dissect a shoe to fully understand details about construction that affect decision-making conversations.
• Expected to recommend solutions from moderate to complex level shoe engineering challenges that arise throughout the development process.

Industry Knowledge

• Has obtained 2-3 years of footwear development employment history and established a highly proficient level of technical knowledge of development, engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the footwear industry in your ability to recommend relevant and viable solutions to problems, in alignment with generally accepted industry best practices.
• High level of comfort speaking with material suppliers, factory technicians, outside contractors and consultants about shoe development best practices and objectives.

Process & Systems

• In-depth knowledge of company processes with a demonstrated ability to follow and improve those processes.  Understand the limitations of the process and to constantly evaluate for process refinement.
• Show ownership in department systems in your dedication to the timely accomplishment of objectives.  Ability to understand how those systems feed into the greater product team initiatives.

Strategy & Vision

• Be a key contributor to the development of department and brand strategy.  
• Show support to company leadership in abiding by brand guidelines, practices, goals and initiatives and encourage colleagues to follow suit.  
• From a solid foundation of development experience and industry knowledge, show ability to adapt or modify daily decisions and/or priorities to more fully align with broader company objectives.  Show an ability to think strategically in all aspects of your job functions.

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Assists and contributes ideas for product design, construction, materials, compounds and components to enhance functionality, aesthetics, fit and profit margin.
• Generates a technical development package to communicate intended construction and aesthetic details of each project to factory development partners.
• Examines all prototypes to assure all specifications are correct and within product cost target.
• Facilitate the fit and wear testing at appropriate prototype stage.
• Evaluates the feedback and implements revisions.
• Understands cost implications with ability to recommend cost savings and value engineering techniques.
• Assists on production quality issues when necessary.
• Participating in international and domestic travel as required to achieve a high level of product and component development, including visits to manufacturing countries / factories to assist and review commercialization and production on key product(s).
• Accepts accountability to graphic design, production, and sales teams. 

Qualifications:

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others. 
• Excellent organizational skills including effective time management, strong self-management and meeting or improving upon deadlines.
• Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, customer contact and changing priorities and conditions.
• Familiarity with trends in the outdoor sportswear, footwear, and fitness industries is helpful.
• Applicable technical degree preferred - manufacturing, mechanical, or chemical engineering, product design, biomechanics, etc.
• Knowledge of minimalist shoes and constructions a plus
• A minimum of two years of experience in footwear development is required.

Job Type: Salary exempt, 40 hours per week, Full-time  

• Must be able to regularly commute to the Broomfield office (2-3days per week)
• Pay: $$90,000.00 - $105,000.00  DOE

This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. The range may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Rule 4.1.2.  The range listed is just one component of Xero’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and equity awards.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental upon employment
• Additional employee funded ancillary benefits, such as: qualified HSA, or FSA, and Voluntary Life / AD&D, Accidental, Critical Care etc. are also available if you choose to participate
• 401k eligible after 3 months of employment
• Xero Shoes provided life insurance
• Employee bonus and incentive plans
• Sick and vacation accrual

Xero Shoes is handling our own recruitment. We will not respond to solicitations from recruiters.

Assistant Designer

Client Overview: Built on a unique combination of performance, luxury and style, our client is a world-wide marketer of men's and women's golf apparel and accessories.

Position Overview: Responsible for assisting in all aspects of developing product for brand. Must be a well-organized team player, excellent communicator, creative, detail-oriented person, and ability to multi-task.

Assistant Designer Responsibilities:

• Must adhere to the established time and action product development calendar.

• Ability to react to fast-track TPs, lab-dips, SO’s styles as per customer needs. •Partner with Merchandising throughout the design process from ideation through final BOM review pass off.

• Responsible for all PLM Tech Pack and BOM, artwork pitch & design detail sheet creation.

• Responsible for the review, comments and approval of all seasonal lab dips, strike-offs, trims from development through production.

• Organize and maintain seasonal lab dip and print strike off developments folders.

• Research market trends in color, styles, silhouettes (knits, wovens, outerwear, sweaters), prints within golf (sports) market and lifestyle sectors.

• Identify additional brand applicable trend & opportunities for discussion.

• Remain current with competitor products and trends.

• Assist in creating seasonal color palettes. Assist with sketching then CADing collection using Adobe Illustrator/photoshop programs.

• Assist in building Collection and SMS line sheets.

• Design and develop on-product trim, i.e., buttons, zippers, tapings that are relevant to the products.

Assistant Designer Qualifications:

• 0-2 Years of relevant design experience

• Ability to work in a fast-paced design driven environment interacting with several cross functional divisions.

• Must have strong color sensibility.

• Passion for the product development process.

• Eye for tasteful, casual sportswear & activewear. Excellent design and sketching skills.

• Strong Adobe Illustrator and photoshop skills.

• Punctuality & dependable attendance.

• Proficiency in: WebPLM, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Windows (Outlook / Word / Excel).

• No job too small attitude

• Bachelor’s Degree Experience Required

Company Description

Save Khaki United (S.K.U.) is a lifestyle brand specializing in contemporary American sportswear, with a strong emphasis on comfort and fit. Known for its minimalist aesthetic, S.K.U. focuses on creating everyday essentials with purpose-driven design. All products are proudly manufactured in the USA, reflecting the brand’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site position in Brooklyn, NY for a Menswear Designer specializing in all categories. The Menswear Designer will be responsible for creating and developing seasonal collections, conducting market research, sketches and tech packs, contributing to product development, and participating in fittings. The role requires a keen understanding of modern and vintage menswear design, trend forecasting, and the ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
• 3-5 years of Experience in Men'swear Product Development processes
• Strong sketches and tech pack experience in menswear
• Ability to work collaboratively with design and production teams
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality design