Senior Design Manager, Wholesale Apparel
$135,000–$150,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Lead seasonal concept development, trend research, and product assortment strategy across assigned denim, apparel, and jewelry categories. Drive end-to-end design execution from sketching and fabric selection through production handoff, creating comprehensive technical packages and managing development calendars. Serve as a strategic partner to Design leadership, Merchandising, Sales, and Production teams while mentoring Assistant Designers and building vendor relationships. Present seasonal concepts and business opportunities to leadership to influence category growth and support long-term product strategies.
Required Qualifications
- 10-15+ years of apparel design experience
- Strong end-to-end product development experience
- Experience leading categories, businesses, or high-volume brands
- Proven ability to mentor and influence cross-functional teams
- Strong understanding of construction, fit, fabrication, sourcing, and garment engineering
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Established vendor and mill relationships
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems
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