Job Description

Apparel Design Lead – AWRY Menswear

Austin, TX (Hybrid/In-Person)

Full-Time

Salary: $65,000-$90,000

How to apply:

Send your portfolio + resume to admin@awrymenswear.com with the subject: “Apparel Designer – AWRY”.

Please include tech packs that best showcase your skills. Bonus points if you include in your email about why this position interests you/ why you're a good fit!

About AWRY:

We make bold, boundary-pushing men’s underwear, athletic wear, loungewear, swimwear & more. We take risks, move fast, and create clothes that make a statement.

We’re looking for a driven, growth oriented, and detail-obsessed product designer who can take ideas from sketch to finished product. Someone who thrives in a fast-moving startup, owns their work, and wants to grow with the brand.

What You’ll Do:

• Full-Cycle Product Design: Take concepts from ideation to production, ensuring every piece fits, feels, and performs flawlessly.
• Technical Development: Create detailed tech packs (flat sketches, construction details, BOMs, measurements) for manufacturers.
• Fit & Function Optimization: Lead sample fittings, refine patterns, and perfect the fit to match our bold aesthetic.
• Material & Construction Innovation: Source high-performance fabrics, trims, and finishes that enhance style and comfort.
• Factory Collaboration: Work with manufacturers to troubleshoot issues, refine prototypes, and ensure production quality.
• Rapid Iteration & Problem-Solving: Move fast, adapt to feedback, and push designs to the next level.

You’re Perfect If You:

• Have 5+ years of experience in apparel design, preferably in menswear, athleticwear, underwear, or swimwear.
• Can design for both aesthetics & function—you understand how to make apparel flattering, sexy, and wearable.
• Have experience managing relationships with domestic & overseas factories.
• Thrive in a startup environment—you take initiative, move quickly, and own your results.
• Can problem-solve on the fly—if something isn’t working, you figure it out and fix it.
• Are obsessed with quality and details—you won’t put your name on something half-baked.
• Have a strong portfolio showing designs that are bold and modern.
• Have strong technical skills in:

1. Pattern-making & garment construction (you can spot a fit or quality issue instantly).
2. Fabric and trim sourcing (you know where to find the good stuff).
3. Tech pack creation (flat sketches, BOMs, grading specs, and construction details).

Bonus Points if You:

• Have worked with disruptive DTC brands.
• Have experience with 3D garment design for digital prototyping.
• Have a network of factory connections for sourcing and production.
• Have experience with sustainable fabrics or innovative textile development.
• Can thrive in a high-accountability, high-performance team where results matter.

Why AWRY?

• Creative Freedom: No corporate red tape—own your work, take risks, and create standout products.
• Growth-Oriented Culture: We’re building something big, and you’ll have a key role in shaping it.
• High-Impact Role: You’ll help create products worn by hundreds of thousands of guys.
• Cutting-Edge Innovation: Work with advanced materials and performance-driven construction.
• Industry Exposure: Opportunities to attend fabric shows, supplier meetings, and factory visits.
• Career Growth—we invest in people who take ownership.

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