Associate Woven Designer

ABOUT LOVESHACKFANCY:

Love Shack Fancy , founded in 2013 by Rebecca Hessel Cohen, is a global fashion, beauty, children swear, accessories, home, and lifestyle brand celebrated for its romantic, vintage-inspired aesthetic and cult-like community. Known for its immersive, whimsical interiors, the brand has grown to 24 boutiques across the U.S. and London. Signature ruffles, pink, and bows anchor the collections, while storytelling and pioneering community-driven experiences have shaped Love Shack Fancy  into more than a fashion label—it’s a shared lifestyle movement.

Coveted collaborations include Victoria’s Secret PINK, Gap, Target, Stanley, Pottery Barn, Bogner, and more. In 2023, Love Shack Fancy  launched Beauty exclusively at Sephora, inviting millions into its rose-colored world of whimsy and celebration.

• Research seasonal trends, silhouettes, materials, and novelty techniques; bring new ideas through competitive shopping and research
• Work closely with the Senior Woven Designer on artwork, layout, and colorway reviews
• Communicate development details, including layouts and concepts for mockups, embellishments, and sourcing, to overseas factories; troubleshoot and partner with the team to ensure developments meet design standards
• Work on visual presentations for key meetings, ensuring boards and decks effectively communicate and align with the Love Shack Fancy  language. Regularly update and ensure accuracy of flat sketches and CADs in the line sheet
• Track the status of developments, ensure outstanding questions are resolved, follow up on emails, and problem-solve with senior team members throughout collection development
• Create tech packs for development, including construction details, specs, and BOMs
• Be detail-oriented and knowledgeable in technical aspects of woven development, including sketching, construction, and fit
• Research and create new trim developments and oversee sourcing
• Create drapes, 3D mockups, embroidery layouts, and trim layouts; support trim design and development
• Attend fittings and take notes. Communicate changes through detailed tech pack comments, technical detail pages, and fit images. Work with factories to maintain design concept, fit, and quality standards throughout the development process
• Update sketches to reflect fit changes during development and production fittings
• Prepare sketch updates and BOMs for pass-off to the Production team post-market; tweak layouts as needed for costing and production needs
• Assist in managing operations in the design studio to ensure a smooth and organized design process.
• Prepare and alter samples for market and Fashion Week

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

• 2–4 years of experience in a design environment
• High taste level and strong creative ability
• Exceptional design and fit sense
• Skilled in hand drawing or Procreate for flats
• Computer skills: expertise in Photoshop and Illustrator is required; proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Canva or similar presentation programs
• Ability to think creatively in three dimensions and envision how designs will execute
• Knowledgeable in technical aspects of construction; experience working with overseas development and able to allocate work to tailors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong time management and project management skills
• Proactive, organized, detail-oriented, with strong follow-through
• Ability to recognize and react to changing work demands
• Goal-oriented with strong organizational skills, a sense of priority for deadlines, and attention to detail
• Mentor or management experience; proficiency in guiding interns, freelancers, and assistant freelancers while nurturing talent
• BA or Associate Degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a comparable field
• Hardworking and flexible with strong problem-solving skills