Product Designer, Apparel
Eleven Eleven, Nashville, TN, United States
Eleven Eleven is a women's apparel and lifestyle brand based in Nashville, Tennessee. We are seeking a Product Designer, Apparel to lead the creation and development of new styles from concept through production.
This role is centered on design execution and product development, with direct ownership over how each piece is created, refined, and brought to market. You will translate ideas into production-ready garments, working hands‑on with fabrics, fit, construction, and overseas vendors to ensure every product meets our standards.
About The Role You will own the product development process end-to-end. Building tech packs, leading fittings, refining samples, and communicating directly with factories to execute designs accurately.
This role requires strong design instinct, technical knowledge of garments, and the ability to manage timelines and vendor relationships without compromising product quality.
Must be based in Nashville, TN or willing to relocate.
Responsibilities Product Design & Development
Design and develop new apparel styles aligned with the Eleven Eleven brand
Create detailed tech packs including measurements, construction, materials, and trim specifications
Build and revise CADs and garment flats using Adobe Illustrator
Select and source fabrics, trims, and finishes appropriate for each design and translate concepts into production-ready garments with clear technical direction
Fit, Construction & Sampling
Lead fit sessions, evaluate samples, and make precise adjustments to fit and construction
Review development samples (proto, fit, pre‑production) and provide clear feedback
Refine grading, specs, and construction details to ensure consistency across production
Identify and resolve quality or construction issues early in the development process Vendor & Production Management
Communicate directly with overseas factories on development, revisions, and timelines
Manage the full sampling lifecycle from initial development through production approval
Ensure factories are executing designs accurately based on tech packs and feedback
Track development timelines and maintain momentum across multiple styles
Product Direction & Line Development
Contribute new product ideas and categories that align with the brand direction
Identify opportunities to improve existing styles through fabric, fit, or construction updates
Work closely with leadership to shape upcoming drops and collections
Requirements Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Development, or related field
2-5+ years of experience in apparel design, technical design, or product development
Strong experience creating tech packs, specs, and garment construction details
Deep understanding of fit, grading, and fabric behavior
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
Direct experience working with overseas factories
Experience across women's apparel categories
Additional Attributes
Strong eye for proportion, detail, and overall product execution
Ability to translate creative direction into technically accurate garments
Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple styles simultaneously
Clear communicator with both internal teams and external vendors
High ownership mentality over product quality and final output
Portfolio Requirement
Portfolio required (CADs, tech packs, or product examples demonstrating design and development work)
What This Role Requires
Strong balance of design vision and technical execution
Direct ownership of the product from idea through production
Comfort working hands‑on in fittings, revisions, and factory communication
Accountability for the final product—not just the concept
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Summer Fridays
Mental Health & Sick Days
Employee Discounts (40% off full-price items)
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This role is centered on design execution and product development, with direct ownership over how each piece is created, refined, and brought to market. You will translate ideas into production-ready garments, working hands‑on with fabrics, fit, construction, and overseas vendors to ensure every product meets our standards.
About The Role You will own the product development process end-to-end. Building tech packs, leading fittings, refining samples, and communicating directly with factories to execute designs accurately.
This role requires strong design instinct, technical knowledge of garments, and the ability to manage timelines and vendor relationships without compromising product quality.
Must be based in Nashville, TN or willing to relocate.
Responsibilities Product Design & Development
Design and develop new apparel styles aligned with the Eleven Eleven brand
Create detailed tech packs including measurements, construction, materials, and trim specifications
Build and revise CADs and garment flats using Adobe Illustrator
Select and source fabrics, trims, and finishes appropriate for each design and translate concepts into production-ready garments with clear technical direction
Fit, Construction & Sampling
Lead fit sessions, evaluate samples, and make precise adjustments to fit and construction
Review development samples (proto, fit, pre‑production) and provide clear feedback
Refine grading, specs, and construction details to ensure consistency across production
Identify and resolve quality or construction issues early in the development process Vendor & Production Management
Communicate directly with overseas factories on development, revisions, and timelines
Manage the full sampling lifecycle from initial development through production approval
Ensure factories are executing designs accurately based on tech packs and feedback
Track development timelines and maintain momentum across multiple styles
Product Direction & Line Development
Contribute new product ideas and categories that align with the brand direction
Identify opportunities to improve existing styles through fabric, fit, or construction updates
Work closely with leadership to shape upcoming drops and collections
Requirements Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Development, or related field
2-5+ years of experience in apparel design, technical design, or product development
Strong experience creating tech packs, specs, and garment construction details
Deep understanding of fit, grading, and fabric behavior
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
Direct experience working with overseas factories
Experience across women's apparel categories
Additional Attributes
Strong eye for proportion, detail, and overall product execution
Ability to translate creative direction into technically accurate garments
Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple styles simultaneously
Clear communicator with both internal teams and external vendors
High ownership mentality over product quality and final output
Portfolio Requirement
Portfolio required (CADs, tech packs, or product examples demonstrating design and development work)
What This Role Requires
Strong balance of design vision and technical execution
Direct ownership of the product from idea through production
Comfort working hands‑on in fittings, revisions, and factory communication
Accountability for the final product—not just the concept
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Summer Fridays
Mental Health & Sick Days
Employee Discounts (40% off full-price items)
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