Womens Designer, Cut & Sew - Nautica

Job Title :

Womens Designer, Cut & Sew

Location :

New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District (On-Site)

Department : Design, Nautica

Reports To :

Senior Vice President of Design

About G-III Apparel Group :

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

Position Summary :

We are seeking an experienced and highly creative Designer, Cut & Sew to join our design team. This role will focus on creating innovative, fashion-forward collections that align with the brand’s identity while staying relevant in the marketplace. The Designer will be responsible for trend research, concept development, and overseeing garments from initial design through production. The ideal candidate has a strong background in high-end sweater design, with expertise in stitches, yarns, and silhouettes, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Research current trends and forecast seasonal evolution within the brand identity.

Apply research findings (blogs, magazines, retail, street-style, vintage exploration) to create cohesive, well-balanced collections that are merchandised effectively.

Communicate seasonal design concepts and intent to factories; request preliminary treatments and mock-ups.

Generate detailed tech packs with clear silhouette, garment construction, and trim information for overseas factories.

Review prototypes, conduct fittings, and communicate adjustments through photographs, spec notes, and diagrams.

Evaluate collection performance and adjust by sketching or re-fabricating to support seasonal objectives within line plans and SKU counts.

Translate amplified design concepts to runway presentations in collaboration with the stylist.

Partner with the Merchandising Team and SVP of Design during seasonal introductions.

Collaborate with Production Managers to ensure garments transition smoothly from development to production, with correct details and color allocations.

Support Merchandising Team with requests and collection updates as needed.

Who You Are :

A creative visionary with the ability to merge trend direction with brand identity.

A strong communicator who can clearly convey design intent to cross-functional teams and overseas partners.

A problem-solver who adapts quickly during the sample and production phases.

A detail-oriented professional with a passion for fabric, fit, and garment construction.

A collaborative partner who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic design environment.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.

6–8 years of experience in apparel design, with a strong emphasis on high-end cut & sew sweaters.

Extensive knowledge of sweater design, including stitches, yarns, and silhouettes.

Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Demonstrated experience in creating and managing tech packs.

Excellent organizational and communication skills.

What We Offer : Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

PTO and company holidays

Employee discounts

The pay range for this position is :

$80,000 – $110,000 per year.

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.