Apparel Designer – AWRY Menswear
Austin, TX (Hybrid/In-Person)
Full-Time
Salary: $60,000-$80,000+
How to apply:
Send your portfolio + resume to 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 3+ 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:
- Pattern-making & garment construction (you can spot a fit or quality issue instantly).
- Fabric and trim sourcing (you know where to find the good stuff).
- Tech pack creation (flat sketches, BOMs, grading specs, and construction details).
Bonus Points if You:
- Have worked with disruptive DTC menswear 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.