Associate Fashion Designer

Associate Fashion Designer

Our client, an American lifestyle retailer, is looking for a TEMPORARY Associate Designer to join their team on-site in Irvine, CA! Responsibilities:

- Trend Forecast & Research:
Monitor trends and apply them in a way that is in line with the brand identity. Translate insights into market-ready designs that resonate with the brand's e-commerce audience.

- Product Development & Execution:
Assist with the coordination of design development including digital/hand sketches, technical flat sketches, color/print illustrations and tech pack development from initial concept to finished product.

- Communication &

Collaboration:

Work closely with vendors/suppliers, factories, and internal teams to ensure the quality of each design.

- Fabric & Trim Sourcing/Selection:
Research & support the selection of fabrics, closures, trims, and finishes that align with the brand's vision.

- E-Commerce Alignment:
Create designs with a focus on e-commerce appeal considering how each garment will look online, photography potential, and overall functionality.

- Design

Innovation: Stay ahead of design trends by consistently introducing fresh new ideas or concepts, new sewing techniques, and innovative approaches (while paying special attention to seasonality) that cater to the fast-paced e-commerce market.

- Occasionally Review Samples & Attend Fittings:
Review, spec, and organize incoming samples for fittings, and provide clear, actionable feedback to enhance fit and construction.

- Conduct live model fittings, documenting detailed fit notes to guide revisions.

- Occasionally Manage Garment Technical Requirements:
Oversee all technical aspects of garment development, including specifications, pattern making, and construction details, ensuring precision and quality at every stage of the process. Requirements:

- 2+ years of work experience in a Design department or studio.

- Strong portfolio demonstrating original design, apparel flats/sketches, fabric/trim sourcing, and finished product.

- PLM/WebPDM experience - Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (technical flats), Photoshop, and MS Office Suite. Please submit a resume for consideration!