Associate Designer - Women's

The role

You will support the women's line across assigned product categories through design execution, technical detailing, and line maintenance. You will collaborate with design, product development, and technical design teams from initial concept to market.

What you will do

• Stay informed on emerging trends, new techniques, fabrics, and industry innovations
• Design brand-appropriate fashion in alignment with seasonal concepts and creative directives
• Hand-sketch design concepts and create detailed technical sketches and CADs
• Assist in managing line sheets, sample tracking, and seasonal design documentation
• Collaborate with Product Development on developments, fabric sourcing, and trim callouts
• Participate in fit sessions and support tech pack creation
• Track and follow up on design details like lab dips, fabric swatches, and trims
• Manage daily tasks within the brand calendar to meet deadlines
• Assist in preparing presentation decks, trend boards, and digital mock-ups
• Support workflow efficiency and maintain an organized design workspace

Required qualifications

• 3–5 years of fashion design experience within a fast-paced, trend-driven apparel environment
• Strong hand-sketching abilities
• Proficiency in creating technical CADs
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
• Creative mindset with a keen eye for fashion trends, color, fabric, and inclusive design
• Exceptional organizational skills with precise attention to detail in technical specs and line sheets
• High team spirit, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential design and business information with discretion
• BFA or BA Degree in Fashion Design (or equivalent experience)
• English fluency

Nice to have

• additional language skills

Benefits

• NEW state-of-the-art HQ upcoming in Beverly Hills
• 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-stock 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 leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across Women, Men, Kids and Beauty. The brand was launched in 2006 and features an e-commerce website with a social media-first marketing strategy.