EMERGING BLUE · 3 days ago
Sr. Menswear Designer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $120K/yr
6+ years expEMERGING BLUE is a leading contemporary fashion brand seeking a talented Senior Menswear Designer. This role oversees the full design process from concept to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure collections align with brand vision and market trends.
ConsultingRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Pooja Sachan
Responsibilities
Develop and articulate the creative vision for menswear collections, defining design direction in collaboration with leadership
Lead the seasonal design process, including research, concept development, and product innovation
Interpret seasonal direction into innovative, commercial designs
Analyze past performance of products to inform future designs and develop cohesive seasonal groups
Oversee material sourcing and selection to support collection growth
Collaborate with merchandising, production, and marketing teams to align on product strategy and go-to-market plans
Propose drapes, 3D swatches, fabric manipulations, finishing trials, thread color trials, and denim wash trials
Create color-ups, print placement layouts, CAD-focused embroidery trials, and development files
Maintain seasonal inspiration boards, sketches, print concepts, and trials; communicate updates effectively across teams
Partner with product development, technical design, and in-house atelier to ensure design specifications are met
Maintain seamless communication with sales, marketing, and production teams to convey design intent
Participate in prototype and sample fittings, ensuring garment proportions, details, and fit are accurate
Manage lookbook and seasonal shoot preparation for menswear and complementary categories
Qualification
Required
BA/BFA in Fashion Design or equivalent experience
Minimum 6 years experience in menswear design
Deep materials expertise, including fabric & trim sourcing, fabric development, knitwear, and denim washes
Advanced sketching skills (Procreate + CAD), tech-ready flats, and strong understanding of garment construction
Experience with proto/SMS fittings and revision tracking
Mastery of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate
Ability to create to-scale embroideries/placement prints, color-ups, and production-ready layouts
Strong cross-functional partnership skills with Merchandising and PD/Production teams
Full end-to-end seasonal ownership: concept through market; cohesive capsule development aligned with brand DNA
Leadership in creative direction: seasonal concepts, color stories, print narratives, and group architecture
Calendar discipline and project management across multiple capsules
Portfolio demonstrating original menswear concepts, technical depth, and delivered products
Preferred
CLO 3D experience (draping, 3D swatches, fabric simulations) is a plus
Pattern making/garment-construction literacy is a plus
Established vendor/mill network and willingness to travel for mills, trade shows, and factories is a plus
Benefits
Employee discounts
Clothing allowance
401K
Discretionary performance-based bonuses
Participation in applicable incentive programs
Comprehensive benefits package
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Parental leave
Other employee benefits
Equity awards
Profit sharing
Other forms of non-cash compensation
Company
EMERGING BLUE
Emerging Blue is a recruitment company.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase