Sleepwear Designer
isaacmorrisManhattan (NY)
About the role
Company Description:
Isaac Morris Limited (IML), founded in 1989, is a leading licensed apparel manufacturer with over 35 years of experience in the market. The company specializes in boys', girls', young men's, and juniors' clothing, delivering high-quality products, artwork, and execution to major retailers. IML's distribution spans specialty stores, department stores, and the mass market, with tailored approaches to meet each partner's specific needs. Based in New York City, IML has an in-house licensing and art team that focuses on industry-leading artwork and current fashion trends. Team members join a creative, fast-paced environment that values innovation and strong collaboration with brand partners.
The Role:
We're looking for the best creative talent in the industry. IML has an immediate need for a Sleepwear Designer to join our team in the New York office. The right candidate has hands-on sleepwear experience and understands exactly what it takes to make the perfect garment — from fabric hand and fit to print placement and packaging. You'll interpret line direction into beautiful, well-executed designs and see them through from concept to production-ready sample.
What You'll Do:
- Interpret seasonal line direction into original, commercially strong sleepwear designs across licensed and branded programs
- Partner with the product development team and overseas factory partners to develop samples, ensuring correct fabric selection, construction, and print execution
- Create and maintain artwork, CADs, and tech-ready design files
- Own tech packing, sketching, and fit review, and maintain an organized design library
- Develop packaging and merchandising concepts that bring programs to life at retail
- Build polished presentation decks for internal reviews and buyer meetings, with strong attention to formatting and storytelling
- Lead trend research and translate market analysis into actionable design direction
- Comp shop and analyze the competitive landscape to keep our assortments ahead of the market
- Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, sales, and licensing teams to ensure designs meet customer and licensor requirements
What You Bring:
- Proven experience designing sleepwear (loungewear, pajama sets, sleep separates); licensed apparel experience a strong plus
- Deep understanding of sleepwear fabrications, trims, construction, and fit
- A strong merchandising skillset — you understand what the customer needs and how to build an assortment that sells
- Expertise developing samples with overseas partners and communicating clear, accurate design intent
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; strong CAD and presentation skills
- Sharp eye for trend, color, and print, backed by disciplined market analysis
- Excellent organization and communication; able to manage multiple programs on tight calendars
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field, or equivalent experience
- Why IML:Work on some of the most iconic brands and franchises in the world
- High-impact role with direct visibility to major retail programs
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial team culture in our NYC office
To apply, please submit your resume and portfolio. Isaac Morris Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.
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