Designer, RTW - Joe's Jeans

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented designer with an expert eye for garment construction and a strong organizational skillset. In this role, you will act as a vital bridge between initial design concepts and production. Your focus will be a hybrid of translating creative ideas into clear, executable technical flats and managing the essential administrative backend of the design process.

Key Responsibilities:

Seasonal Concept & Trend Development

• Research and identify trend direction in women's contemporary ready-to-wear, including silhouettes, fabrications, colors, details, and market shifts.
• Create elevated, fashion-forward concepts aligned with the brand's aesthetic and positioning within the premium contemporary market.
• Build seasonal mood boards, color stories, fabric direction, and design concepts for internal and external presentations.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director to define seasonal woven RTW narratives and key seasonal must-haves.

Design & Product Creation

• Design and develop women's hard woven assortments, including jackets, tops, dresses, skirts, pants, and other woven categories, as well as cut & sew and sweaters/fully fashioned knits from initial concept through pre-production.
• Create detailed technical sketches in Illustrator and initiate specification packages as the first step in the cross-functional workflow.
• Partner with Technical Design on prototype reviews, fit sessions, construction details, and product refinements.
• Oversee sample development and collaborate with mills, trim vendors, and factories to achieve the desired aesthetic, quality, and fit.
• Ensure all designs balance creativity, quality, cost, and commercial viability while supporting margin goals and assortment architecture.
• Maintain fabric, trim, and color libraries; partner with suppliers to source innovative materials and development opportunities.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production and vendors to achieve price, lead time, and quality goals.
• Collaborate with Merchandising to ensure line sheets and assortments are accurate and aligned with seasonal line plans.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships to drive product feasibility, sample execution, and ontime development.
• Manage all design boards, digital archives, and PLM entries to ensure the accuracy and organization of the design pipeline.

Calendar & Process Management

• Ensure timely execution of all design deliverables against the development calendar.
• Manage workflow for woven product development, ensuring samples, tech packs, approvals, and revisions meet key milestones.
• Prepare and present seasonal collections, concepts, and key categories for leadership, sales, and showroom meetings.

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• 5+ years experience in women's ready-to-wear design, with experience in all categories.
• Strong understanding of woven fabrics, garment construction, pattern making principles, and fit across Knits. Wovens, Tailoring & Outerwear.
• Bonus:
  
  Previous experience with sweater design and knitwear construction is a major plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for product, attention to detail, and a strong eye for color, proportion, fabrication, and styling.

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership.

Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $80,

Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer