American Exchange Group is a New York–based brand management and fashion accessories company supporting more than 30 owned and licensed lifestyle brands. Its work spans footwear, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, beauty and personal care, fashion accessories, and tech wearables, alongside brand licensing, marketing, public relations, e-commerce, sourcing, and distribution. Founded in 2008, the company helps develop multi-category brands and bring them to major retail channels through its supply chain and commercialization capabilities.
Senior Sleepwear and Loungewear Designer – New York Hybrid
Lead the design of premium licensed sleepwear and loungewear collections for American Exchange Group in a senior creative role. Translate brand identity into commercially viable products from initial concept through production.
Description
- Set seasonal design direction for the brand’s sleepwear and loungewear collections
- Partner with the Head of Apparel & Sourcing to define product direction and build each collection
- Track fashion trends, silhouettes, colors, prints, graphics, fabrics, trims, and finishing details while protecting brand integrity
- Create seasonal concepts, mood boards, color palettes, print direction, and complete product assortments
- Produce detailed CADs, sketches, colorways, and design presentations
- Design elevated sleepwear and lounge silhouettes with strong command of fabrication, fit, construction, and finishing
- Collaborate with merchandising, production, technical design, sourcing, and overseas factories throughout product development
- Choose and develop brand-appropriate fabrics, prints, trims, washes, embellishments, and distinctive details
- Evaluate samples and communicate precise design feedback throughout the development cycle
- Prepare collections and presentations for internal reviews, licensor approvals, and customer meetings
- Maintain brand consistency while meeting commercial, costing, and delivery objectives
- Coordinate multiple seasonal developments and deadlines at the same time
- Provide creative leadership and set a high design standard across the collection
Requirements
- At least seven years of women’s fashion design experience; background in sleepwear, loungewear, intimates, or related apparel is preferred
- A strong contemporary or designer-brand aesthetic
- Advanced understanding of women’s silhouettes, fabrics, prints, color, garment construction, and fit
- Experience with licensed or established fashion brands is strongly preferred
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Ability to produce polished CADs, presentations, prints, graphics, and colorways
- Strong knowledge of overseas product development and factory collaboration
- Ability to combine elevated design with commercial feasibility and target pricing
- Highly organized and detail-focused, with the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and presentation abilities
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- Exclusive discounts on employee merchandise