RTW Designer

We are seeking a talented RTW Soft Wovens Designer to create elevated, commercially relevant collections across dresses, tops, skirts, pants, and other woven categories. This person will bring a strong point of view, excellent technical skills, and an understanding of fit, fabrication, and construction.

• Create original soft woven designs that reflect the brand aesthetic, seasonal direction, and customer needs.
• Develop detailed sketches, technical flats, design specifications, color stories, and fabrications for each collection.
• Select appropriate fabrics, trims, washes, and finishes to achieve the desired look, hand feel, and quality.

• Research current and emerging fashion trends, competitor assortments, fabric developments, and market opportunities.
• Source inspiration through retail, runway, vintage, trade shows, fabric fairs, and industry events.
• Explore new silhouettes, details, prints, treatments, and construction techniques that elevate the collection.

• Partner with technical design, product development, and production teams to develop and refine samples from concept through approval.
• Participate in fittings and provide clear feedback on fit, proportion, construction, quality, and functionality.
• Work collaboratively with vendors to resolve sample issues and ensure designs are production-ready.
• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, production, and cross-functional partners to create cohesive, marketable collections.
• Present design concepts, mood boards, seasonal direction, and collection overviews to internal teams.
• Communicate clearly with suppliers, manufacturers, and external partners to support accurate and timely sample development.

• Maintain a high level of quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail across all designs.
• Ensure collections align with brand standards, target customer preferences, and commercial goals.
• Review production samples as needed to confirm final product meets approved design, fit, and quality expectations.

• Maintain organized records of design development, fabrics, trims, specifications, and approvals.
• Prepare updates on design progress, collection status, and market feedback.
• Follow established company processes and timelines throughout the design and development cycle.

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of soft wovens design experience within the fashion industry.
• Proven ability to take collections from concept through production.
• Strong illustration and design skills with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Deep knowledge of woven fabrications, garment construction, fit, pattern making, and technical specifications.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, collaborative, and able to translate a clear design point of view into compelling, wearable product.