Senior Apparel Designer

About this role

The Senior Apparel Designer is responsible for delivering brand-elevating, production-ready apparel with a primary focus on women’s while also contributing to the men’s line. This role involves designing with GOTS-certified organic cotton materials and managing the design process from initial concept through final approval.

Responsibilities

- Own the full design lifecycle for assigned apparel categories—from seasonal concept and design direction through final, production-ready designs. - Translate brand strategy, trend insights, and customer needs into compelling, commercially viable apparel. - Design with a strong understanding of organic cotton materials, knit structures, and fabric capabilities to ensure quality, consistency, and feasibility. - Ensure designs align with Pact’s sustainability standards, fit expectations, and cost targets. - Partner closely with the Print team to conceptualize and develop all-over prints, engineered graphics, and repeat patterns. - Translate artwork into production-ready applications, considering scale, placement, color, knit construction, and repeat accuracy. - Contribute to the evolution of Pact’s print language and seasonal storytelling across categories. - Manage and mentor one Technical Designer, fostering clear communication, accountability, and professional growth. - Partner closely with Technical Design to ensure design intent, fit, and construction are executed accurately throughout development. - Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Production to align on timelines, cost, and execution. - Manage multiple styles and categories simultaneously, adapting quickly to shifting priorities. - Participate in fittings, reviews, and key development milestones to maintain design integrity through production. - Maintain organized and accurate design documentation, including sketches, specs, print callouts, and seasonal decks. - Identify opportunities to improve design workflows, processes, and product outcomes.

Requirements

- 7+ years of apparel design experience, preferably within a DTC or fast-paced consumer brand. - Demonstrated experience designing across women’s and men’s apparel, including intimates, dresses, and core knit programs. - Strong background in essentials, underwear, or tee programs. - Proven experience developing all-over prints, engineered graphics, and repeat patterns in collaboration with print teams. - Working knowledge of sustainable materials, particularly GOTS-certified organic cotton. - Experience managing or mentoring at least one direct report. - Menswear design experience is a plus. - Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and production processes. - Ability to balance creative vision with commercial and operational realities. - Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and PLM systems.

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