Senior Designer, Men's

NYC Alliance Company LLC is seeking a highly creative and strategic Senior Designer, Men's to lead the design and development of innovative, trend-driven men’s collections. This role requires a strong design vision, deep fabric knowledge, and the ability to execute across multiple distribution tiers—from value-driven retail to department stores and specialty boutiques.

The ideal candidate is both visionary and hands-on, with the ability to translate trend insights into commercially successful product.

• Lead the design and development of seasonal men’s collections aligned with brand strategy and customer targets

• Drive concept development, trend research, color direction, fabric/yarn selection, and silhouette innovation

• Translate market research and competitive analysis into commercially viable product assortments

• Design across multiple distribution channels, ensuring appropriate execution for value market, mid-tier, and better retailers

• Create detailed technical sketches, tech packs, and spec sheets to support accurate production execution

• Oversee fittings, provide construction guidance, and ensure superior fit and quality standards

• Partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Production, Sales, and Merchandising to meet margin, timeline, and quality goals

• Communicate directly with mills, suppliers, and overseas factories to ensure fabric integrity, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery

• Mentor and support junior designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment

• Maintain strong knowledge of fabrications, yarns, wash techniques, trims, and garment construction processes

• 5+ years of experience in men’s apparel design, with demonstrated ownership of categories or seasonal collections

• Strong portfolio showcasing trend-forward yet commercially successful product

• Deep understanding of fabric construction, sourcing, and performance attributes

• Proven experience designing for multiple retail tiers (value, department store, specialty/boutique)

• Proficiency in PLM systems, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office

• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, fit development, and manufacturing processes

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple seasons and deadlines simultaneously

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Detail-oriented with the ability to balance creativity and business objectives

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
• Retirement Savings Plan Match
• Summer Fridays
• Discounts and More!
• Annual Salary $110,000
• The offered salary for this position will vary based on role requirements determined by NYC Alliance, skill set and years of experience.