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Pact · 1 week ago

Senior Apparel Designer

Pact is a company on a mission to create stylish, comfortable, and sustainably made clothing. The Senior Apparel Designer will be responsible for delivering production-ready apparel focused on women's fashion while also contributing to the men's line, ensuring alignment with the company's sustainability mission and quality standards.

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Responsibilities

Own the full design lifecycle for assigned apparel categories—from seasonal concept and design direction through final, production-ready designs
Translate brand strategy, trend insights, and customer needs into compelling, commercially viable apparel
Design with a strong understanding of organic cotton materials, knit structures, and fabric capabilities to ensure quality, consistency, and feasibility
Ensure designs align with Pact’s sustainability standards, fit expectations, and cost targets
Partner closely with the Print team to conceptualize and develop all-over prints, engineered graphics, and repeat patterns
Translate artwork into production-ready applications, considering scale, placement, color, knit construction, and repeat accuracy
Contribute to the evolution of Pact’s print language and seasonal storytelling across categories
Manage and mentor one Technical Designer, fostering clear communication, accountability, and professional growth
Partner closely with Technical Design to ensure design intent, fit, and construction are executed accurately throughout development
Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Production to align on timelines, cost, and execution
Manage multiple styles and categories simultaneously, adapting quickly to shifting priorities
Participate in fittings, reviews, and key development milestones to maintain design integrity through production
Maintain organized and accurate design documentation, including sketches, specs, print callouts, and seasonal decks
Identify opportunities to improve design workflows, processes, and product outcomes

Qualification

Apparel design experienceGOTS-certified organic cottonAll-over prints developmentAdobe Creative SuiteGarment construction knowledgeProactiveTeam leadershipCollaboration skillsDetail-orientedAdaptable

Required

7+ years of apparel design experience, preferably within a DTC or fast-paced consumer brand
Demonstrated experience designing across women's and men's apparel, including intimates, dresses, and core knit programs
Strong background in essentials, underwear, or tee programs
Proven experience developing all-over prints, engineered graphics, and repeat patterns in collaboration with print teams
Working knowledge of sustainable materials, particularly GOTS-certified organic cotton
Experience managing or mentoring at least one direct report
Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and production processes
Ability to balance creative vision with commercial and operational realities
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and PLM systems
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracy and efficiency
Clear, confident communicator who builds alignment and momentum across teams
Collaborative partner who works effectively with cross-functional teams, remote colleagues, and international factory partners
Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership
Independent decision-maker who leverages experience and judgment to drive results
Enthusiastic teammate who contributes positively to team culture
Eager to learn, receptive to feedback, and committed to growth
Strong alignment with Pact's values, sustainability mission, and ethical practices

Preferred

Menswear design experience is a plus

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits, partially company-sponsored
Bonus: Up to 10% of salary

Company

Pact

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Pact offers a sustainable and ethical fashion that uses organic fabrics and fair trade factories to design stylish essential clothing.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$14.17M
Key Investors
Sunrise Strategic PartnersRevelry Brands
2019-04-03Series Unknown· $7.97M
2018-04-11Debt Financing· $4M
2016-02-26Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Brendan Synnott
Co-Founder and CEO
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