Design Manager - Men's and Boys Performance Active
adjmi apparel groupBrooklyn (NY)
Design Manager - Men's and Boys Performance Active
Posted 9 days ago
adjmi apparel groupBrooklyn (NY)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Dynamic apparel company is seeking a Design Manager for Men’s & Boys’ Performance Active. This is a non-traditional, highly collaborative role that bridges creative vision and technical execution. Acting as a central connector, this position co-owns the product journey from initial concept to commercial adoption, ensuring product accuracy, calendar alignment, and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Co-own internal product creation workflows; manage development calendars, track key milestones, and mitigate timing risks across Design, Product Development, and Fabric teams
- Translate creative intent into accurate sketches, tech packs, prototypes, and samples; drive fabric, color, print, and artwork direction based on market trends
- Maintain costing trackers, identify cost-engineered alternatives to balance design with business goals, and implement process improvements to enhance operational speed and transparency
- Serve as the primary communication link between internal teams and external partners; organize digital product development across PLM and collaboration platforms
Qualifications & Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience in apparel design, merchandising, product creation, or emerging approaches to product development
- Strong proficiency in apparel construction, tech packs, fit, fabrics, CADs, and digital collaboration tools (e.g., PLM, Miro, Centric) Great benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience.
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