Designer - Sleepwear (premium Brands)

Sleepwear Designer

Centric Brands is seeking a Sleepwear Designer to work on exciting brands such as GAP and Favorite Daughter and more. The Designer will work on both Men's and Women's sleepwear and will execute the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by creating and executing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales. This role ensures the timely execution of each stage in the process while delivering elevated, brand-right product with strong commercial impact. The Designer will create seasonal color stories and concepts, drive fabric innovation, and bring a premium design sensibility rooted in exceptional technical expertise.

Specific responsibilities would include:

• Research and identify trend directions; perform competitive analysis within premium and contemporary markets.
• Pull and review fabrics; develop design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups, and inspirational materials.
• Execute development of initial seasonal design categories within the context of a larger assortment, brand positioning, and cost structure.
• Interpret and execute the brand DNA of GAP and Favorite Daughter, ensuring elevated aesthetics, quality, and consistency.

• Design according to style plans, sales needs, and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of the product development calendar.
• Create highly detailed Adobe Illustrator sketches with accurate construction callouts and technical clarity.
• Review specification sheets and line sheets; ensure accuracy of product development logs, boards, and design archives.
• Maintain designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems or shared drives.
• Select and review raw materials and trims; maintain an organized and up-to-date fabric/trim library.
• Partner with sample room to create designer and showroom samples that reflect premium execution standards.
• Approve lab dips with Senior Designer(s) to ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives where appropriate.
• Review prints and graphics where appropriate and advise revisions.
• Lead and manage the fit process with strong knowledge of garment construction and pattern development.

• Coordinate follow-up with internal and external partners, including technical design, production, and vendors; manage interoffice communication.
• Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal teams to ensure premium quality and execution standards.

• Contribute positively to team dynamics and manage up where necessary.
• Attract, develop, and retain talent.
• Demonstrate superior organizational and communication skills; team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and maintain meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Our best fit candidate would have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design.
• 4–5 years of experience in apparel/sleepwear design, preferably within premium brands.
• Excellent Adobe Illustrator skills with the ability to create precise technical flats and detailed construction sketches.
• Extensive expertise in garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, colorways, sewing techniques, fabrication, and trims.
• Strong understanding of fit development and manufacturing processes.
• Creativity combined with strong technical capability and merchandising sensibility.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, CAD, PLM systems, and Mac computers.

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401 (k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000