Senior Apparel Designer – Boys Mass
IsaacMorris, New York, NY, United States
Position Summary:
The Senior Apparel Designer for Boys will lead the design and development of trend-right, commercially viable product across key Mass focused boys categories (ages 4–16). This role requires a strong balance of trend interpretation, value engineering and high-volume retail execution, with a focus on delivering compelling product that meets Mass retail price architecture, quality standards, and customer expectations.
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
Key Responsibilities: Design & Product Development: • Lead seasonal design direction across boys apparel categories (knits, fleece, denim, wovens, sets, and basics) • Develop trend-right, brand-appropriate product tailored to the Mass retail customer • Create CADs, tech packs, and detailed design specs for production • Drive silhouette development (fit, proportion, scale) aligned with market needs (e.g., relaxed fits, athletic influence, comfort-driven styling) • Ensure all designs are executable within target cost and margin requirement Trend & Market Insights: • Research and interpret macro and micro trends relevant to boys (4–16) • Translate trend into commercial, wearable product for mass retail • Shop competitive landscape (Walmart, Target, Amazon, value retailers) and identify white space opportunities • Balance trend with core replenishment program Cost & Value Engineering • Design with cost top of mind (fabric selection, construction, trims, print techniques) • Partner with sourcing and product development to hit aggressive IMU targets xsgimln
• Optimize fabric usage, minimize waste, and simplify construction where needed • Understand Walmart’s pricing ladders and build product accordingly Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with sales, sourcing, and production teams to align on seasonal strategy • Participate in fittings and drive fit consistency across programs • Communicate clearly with overseas factories and vendors • Support sales presentations and line reviews with buyer
Salary: $120K
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
Key Responsibilities: Design & Product Development: • Lead seasonal design direction across boys apparel categories (knits, fleece, denim, wovens, sets, and basics) • Develop trend-right, brand-appropriate product tailored to the Mass retail customer • Create CADs, tech packs, and detailed design specs for production • Drive silhouette development (fit, proportion, scale) aligned with market needs (e.g., relaxed fits, athletic influence, comfort-driven styling) • Ensure all designs are executable within target cost and margin requirement Trend & Market Insights: • Research and interpret macro and micro trends relevant to boys (4–16) • Translate trend into commercial, wearable product for mass retail • Shop competitive landscape (Walmart, Target, Amazon, value retailers) and identify white space opportunities • Balance trend with core replenishment program Cost & Value Engineering • Design with cost top of mind (fabric selection, construction, trims, print techniques) • Partner with sourcing and product development to hit aggressive IMU targets xsgimln
• Optimize fabric usage, minimize waste, and simplify construction where needed • Understand Walmart’s pricing ladders and build product accordingly Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with sales, sourcing, and production teams to align on seasonal strategy • Participate in fittings and drive fit consistency across programs • Communicate clearly with overseas factories and vendors • Support sales presentations and line reviews with buyer
Salary: $120K