Senior Designer - Contemporary Womenswear

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POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a creative, highly motivated Senior Womenswear Designer with a strong understanding of the contemporary sportswear market and a passion for developing fashion-forward, commercially relevant product. This individual will play a key role in developing seasonal collections from initial concept through final product execution, bringing a strong design perspective, trend awareness, and technical expertise to the team. The ideal candidate is proactive, takes ownership, and balances creative vision with commercial needs while managing multiple projects and seasonal deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and development of seasonal womenswear collections across contemporary sportswear categories, including outerwear, tailoring, soft wovens, and dresses.
• Research and interpret runway trends, consumer insights, competitive offerings, and emerging fashion direction to develop relevant seasonal concepts.
• Create inspiration presentations, design sketches, CADs, and detailed technical packages.
• Drive product development from initial concept through final execution.
• Collaborate with technical design, account management, sourcing, and overseas vendors to ensure successful product execution.
• Present seasonal concepts and product direction to internal teams and key stakeholders with confidence and clarity.
• Manage multiple categories and seasonal calendar while maintaining organization, attention to detail, and a high level of execution.
• Stay current on emerging design technologies, including AI tools, and identify opportunities to improve creative workflows and design processes.
• Provide creative input, guidance, and support to fellow designers and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of womenswear design experience, preferably within the contemporary sportswear market.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a modern, fashion-forward design aesthetic.
• Excellent understanding of garment construction, fit, fabrication, and development process.
• Strong sketching, technical drawing, CAD, and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Office
• Experience with Miro and Walmart preferred
• Advanced knowledge and familiarity with AI-powered design tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative team player who demonstrates initiative & creative problem-solving.
• Oversee daily priorities and project deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met while fostering collaboration, accountability, and strong design execution.

Compensation/Benefits

The approximate annual salary range for this full-time position is $110k–$125k. The offered salary will vary based on the scope of the role, qualifications, skill set, and years of experience.

This position is eligible for the company's benefits package, including paid time off, company holidays, and other applicable employee benefits.

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