Apparel Designer

The role

The Apparel Designer will lead trend-driven design initiatives for men's and women's categories. This role involves creative concept development and technical execution from initial idea through tech pack completion and production handoff.

What you will do

• Stay informed on global fashion trends, emerging techniques, and industry resources.
• Design brand-appropriate apparel across men's and women's categories.
• Develop small capsule collections and limited drops.
• Conceptualize seasonal narratives including fabric direction and silhouette evolution.
• Translate mood boards into commercially viable product.
• Hand-sketch concepts to communicate design intent and construction.
• Execute accurate, detailed tech packs for overseas production.
• Partner with sourcing, production, and product development teams.
• Lead fittings from prototype through production.
• Lead and mentor CAD designers and junior team members.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience
• Skilled hand sketching technique
• Strong, proven knowledge of the fashion market and emerging trends
• A passion for inclusive sizing and design in the men's market
• Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop
• Ability to work on multiple, high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Detail-oriented and organized
• BFA/BA Degree in Fashion Design or a related field

Nice to have

• Experience within apparel or high-volume fashion environments
• English, additional language(s) an advantage

Benefits

• NEW state-of-the-art HQ in Beverly Hills, CA
• Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
• Weekly catered lunches & fully-stocked kitchen pantry
• Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
• Summer Fridays Early Departure
• Team bonding events and programs
• Attractive employee discounts

About the company

Fashion Nova is a trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with divisions in Women, Men, Kids and Beauty. The brand was launched in 2006 and has over 40 million social media followers.