Associate Designer

Brick Executive Search has partnered with a luxury active wear brand preparing for launch to seek an Associate Designer. Led by a highly respected creative director with a storied history in luxury fashion, this brand is building a team with a strong foundation in both elevated performance and innovative design. This is an exciting opportunity for an associate-level designer with 2–4 years of active wear experience to join a founding creative team and contribute from day one.

• Assist the design team across all stages of seasonal active wear collections, from concept through final approval
• Support the creation and revision of sketches and CADs in Adobe Illustrator
• Help build and maintain concept boards capturing performance innovation, color direction, silhouette, fabrication, and luxury positioning
• Track and update line sheets with current styles, colorways, and development status
• Support tech pack creation with precise construction, fabrication, and spec details appropriate to performance and luxury standards
• Attend fit sessions, record adjustments, and update all relevant documents
• Maintain physical and digital fabric, trim, and sample libraries
• Communicate with overseas vendors as directed to support sample tracking and development timelines
• Take notes during design and development meetings; distribute and follow up on action items
• Keep the design studio, samples, and racks organized and presentation-ready at all times
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred
• 2–4 years of experience designing active wear; experience with luxury or premium performance brands a strong plus
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator required;
  Photoshop a plus
• Strong eye for trend, color, fabrication, and technical construction within the active wear and performance markets
• Understanding of luxury brand aesthetics and the ability to translate elevated design sensibility into functional apparel
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and consistent follow-through
• Thrives in a fast-paced, launch-mode environment and adapts quickly to shifting priorities
• Self-motivated, solutions-oriented, and a natural collaborator
• Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Must be based in or able to commute to Long Beach, CA; hybrid schedule

This is a full-time hybrid position based in Long Beach, CA