Sr. Designer
Los Angeles, CA
An established and rapidly growing women's fashion brand is seeking a Senior Fashion Designer to lead the development of trend-forward collections across multiple product categories. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly creative designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong understanding of contemporary fashion, social media trends, garment construction, and product development.
Working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, you'll help shape seasonal direction, create commercially successful products, and bring innovative concepts from inspiration to finished garment.
IN OFFICE - MONDAY - FRIDAY
RESPONSBILITIES
Design and develop high-volume collections across contemporary women's apparel categories.
Work with overseas vendors, sourcing and manufacturing.
Research emerging fashion, lifestyle, and cultural trends to identify new opportunities before they reach mass adoption.
Create original concepts, sketches, CADs, color stories, and presentation materials.
Drive the design process from initial inspiration through final production.
Source fabrics, trims, embellishments, and materials that align with aesthetic, quality, and cost objectives.
Build and maintain detailed tech packs, garment specifications, and construction documentation.
Collaborate with product development, production, and technical teams throughout the sampling process.
Participate in fit sessions and provide design direction to refine silhouettes and overall garment execution.
Analyze competitive brands, runway trends, consumer behavior, and market opportunities.
REQUIREMENTS
5+ years of experience in contemporary or women's fashion design.
Proven experience with illustrator and excel.
Need to be comfortable passing off tech-packs
Strong portfolio showcasing trend-driven apparel collections.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and apparel CAD development.
Deep understanding of garment construction, fit, patternmaking, and technical design.
Experience creating comprehensive tech packs and managing product development timelines.
Ability to interpret runway and emerging fashion trends into wearable, marketable products.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
Resourceful problem-solver who performs well under tight deadlines.
Positive attitude with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
