Interior Designer
LPA, Inc.
Designer – Men's
The People Brand
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Carlsbad • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- The Men’s Designer is responsible for leading design execution across all men’s categories (e.g. tops, bottoms, outerwear, knits, sweaters, fleece, shirting, active, swim), with a strong focus on trend forecasting and analysis, brand clarity and customer centricity, creation and management of tech packs, and cross-category consistency.
- Monitor men’s fashion trends, street style, trade shows, social media, and competitive brands to identify directional themes and market opportunities.
- Work with Creative Director and Merchandising to synthesize trend insights into concept presentations (mood boards, color palettes, silhouettes, prints/graphics) for seasonal direction.
- Design across all men’s categories to ensure coherent brand language and technical feasibility.
- Drive innovation in silhouette, fabric, construction, detailing, prints/graphics, and embellishments across categories.
- Sketch and CAD design concepts and present them visually for review and feedback.
- Produce flat drawings, spec sheets, and choose fabric and trims.
- Participate in design reviews, internal critiques, and cross-functional meetings.
- Review incoming samples to ensure they are correct – this includes fit, details, color, finishing, and wash.
- Develop detailed tech packs for all men’s styles.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or related; or equivalent experience.
- 3-5+ years of experience in men’s apparel design in a brand or wholesale environment covering multiple categories.
- Strong trend forecasting ability, a keen fashion sensibility and understanding of our brand ethos.
- Deep proficiency in tech pack creation (experience with tools like Adobe Illustrator, In Design, Backbone, Gerber, Techpacker, or equivalent).
- Excellent understanding of garment construction, sewing techniques, materials, and finishes.
- Experience working cross-functionally with technical design, sourcing, production, and merchandising.
- Strong communication, presentation, and collaborative skills.
- Well-organized, detail oriented, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Portfolio demonstrating aesthetic maturity, technical skill, and versatility across categories.
- Flexibility to travel occasionally (e.g. for trade shows, vendor visits) if required.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
trend forecastingtech pack creationgarment constructionsewing techniquesmaterialsfinishessketchingCAD designflat drawingsspec sheets
Soft skills
communicationpresentationcollaborationorganizationdetail orientedtime managementcreativityflexibility
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion DesignBachelor’s degree in Apparel Design
