Women's Contemporary Fashion Designer

Job Overview
We are a growing young contemporary women's brand that is seeking a talented designer to join our team to grow our sub-label contemporary line. We are looking for someone creative, trend-driven, and detail-oriented who can bring fresh ideas and strong design skills to our line.

Duties

• Develop original fashion concepts and designs aligned with seasonal trends and brand direction.
• Research and interpret current and upcoming trends for maximum profitability in sales.
• Create clear, accurate fashion sketches (hand or digital) for seasonal collections.
• Select appropriate fabrics, and colors needed for overall brand direction.
• Collaborate with sales team to ensure designs meet consumer preferences and retail strategies.
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle from initial concept through sample creation and 1st prototype samples.
• Coordinate with the production manager to ensure designs are feasible for manufacturing while maintaining quality standards and cost.
• Stay updated on fashion retail trends, styling techniques, and industry innovations to keep collections fresh and relevant, as well as for seasonal photoshoots.
• Maintain and keep record of original samples for developments.
• Communicate with vendors local and international for sample developments.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with CEO, sales, and production to ensure brand identity is upheld.

Requirements

• At least 2-3 years experience in a contemporary apparel line.
• Experience in working with overseas manufacturers.
• Knowledge of garment fit and sample fittings.
• Proven experience in fashion design with a strong portfolio demonstrating creativity and technical skill.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), and product lifecycle management tools (N41 a plus).
• Solid understanding of garment construction techniques, sewing machine operation, and pattern drafting.
• Knowledge of color theory, fabric properties, and textile sourcing practices.
• Familiarity with fashion retail dynamics, merchandising strategies, and styling principles.
• Ability to illustrate concepts through hand drawing or digital illustration tools like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.
• Experience working within the entire product development process from initial sketching to final production.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail for managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating across teams including merchandising, production, and marketing.

*Salary TBD depending on experience*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person