Exciting Opportunity: Multi-Category Designer – Women’s Lifestyle/ Swim/ Resort and Sportswear
Location: Orange County Area
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
Are you ready to dive into an inspiring creative journey with a vibrant lifestyle brand that perfectly fuses effortless coastal vibes with innovative design? Join us and be part of an energetic team that breathes fresh life into trend-forward collections, capturing the essence of surf, streetwear, and laid-back luxury. This is your opportunity to bring bold, refreshing ideas to the forefront and leave your mark on the women’s lifestyle/ resort team.
We’re searching for a talented Multi-Category Designer to craft stunning seasonal collections on our Women’s lifestyle brand. You’ll combine your artistic vision and technical expertise to transform concepts into striking finished products, collaborating closely with product development, merchandising, and technical teams to push the boundaries of surf lifestyle fashion.
Key Responsibilities
- Create innovative seasonal collections across multiple categories in women’s lifestyle categories including knits, cut & sew, woven and denim.
- Design mood boards, select trend-savvy color palettes and fabrics aligned with brand identity.
- Develop detailed technical flats and garment illustrations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Research trends in surf, streetwear, and lifestyle markets to inspire fresh design elements.
- Lead garment fittings, perfecting fit, proportion, and finishing details.
- Craft comprehensive tech packs using PLM systems, including sketches, measurements, and construction notes.
- Partner with suppliers on fabric sourcing, knit development, washes, and dye techniques.
- Collaborate across merchandising and product development teams to meet market demands and profitability goals.
- Contribute to in-studio photo shoots by styling key looks, adding your creative touch when needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of design experience, preferably in women’s lifestyle, or denim.
- Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
- Proficiency with PLM systems and garment development processes.
- Deep understanding of fit, patternmaking, and garment construction.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and multitasking abilities under tight deadlines.
Why Join?
- Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401 (k) plan with company-paid life insurance.
- Generous paid time off and company holidays to recharge your creativity.
- flexible hybrid work schedule for a balanced lifestyle.
- Supportive, family-oriented culture that values sustainability and responsibility.
Step into a role where your creativity meets impact—embrace the lifestyle brand and design future-ready collections with a talented creative team!
