Seeking a skilled Swim Technical Designer to join a dynamic team. This role will have a key impact on overall fit and product execution and requires a high level of attention to detail, technical knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Lead the technical design process in bringing women’s products from initial sample stage through production readiness.
• Lead fit sessions, evaluate garment performance on body, and recommend adjustments to achieve consistency in silhouette, comfort, and sizing.
• Create and update detailed tech packs, measurement charts, construction notes, and fit comments for each style.
• Partner with overseas vendors and internal teams to communicate revisions related to fit, patterns, and garment engineering.
• Work closely with design, merchandising, production, and sales partners to ensure product intent is maintained throughout development.
• Monitor pre-production and production sample stages, including approvals and follow-up on required corrections.
• Maintain organized records of fit history, development changes, and production standards across seasons.
• Track calendars and key milestones to help keep development and production deliverables on schedule.
• Troubleshoot construction, quality, and fit issues and propose practical solutions that balance aesthetics, function, and manufacturability.
• Apply strong knowledge of patternmaking, grading, and garment construction to support accurate execution and scalable fit standards.
• Contribute to the refinement of blocks, specifications, and technical processes for women’s swim categories.
• 5+ years Technical Design experience within women’s apparel
• Experience with swim is a plus!
• Experience working within a PLM system
• Hands on experience with live fittings
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
• Must be proactive and solutions oriented

Associate Designer – Women’s Wovens, RTW

Position Summary: Contemporary brand seeking a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Associate Designer to join the team. This role will support the Senior Designer in the seasonal development of women’s wovens, with exposure to soft wovens, tailoring, cut-and-sew knits, and related categories.

The ideal candidate brings a strong eye for women’s fashion, color, print, proportion, and silhouette, along with the technical ability to create sketches, CADs, and tech packs. This is a hands-on, sketch- and product-development-focused role for a designer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Designer throughout the seasonal development process for women’s woven collections.
• Assist with design development across soft wovens, tailoring, cut-and-sew knits, and additional product categories.
• Research fashion trends, competitive market activity, color direction, prints, fabrics, silhouettes, and seasonal opportunities.
• Create technical sketches, CADs, line art, and tech packs using Adobe Illustrator and/or Procreate.
• Assist with seasonal print development, concept boards, design presentations, and trend materials.
• Build, update, and maintain line sheets, development trackers, and seasonal planning documents.
• Track fabric and trim submissions, lab dips, strike-offs, approvals, samples, and development milestones.
• Maintain organized development files, including lab dips, strike-offs, trims, and sample materials.
• Prepare CAD boards and presentation materials for seasonal reviews and internal meetings.
• Take detailed meeting notes and follow up on action items to help keep development timelines on track.
• Collaborate daily with Product Development, Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, and overseas vendors.
• Monitor sample status and help ensure product execution remains aligned with design intent and seasonal deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• 2-3 years of apparel design experience, preferably within women’s apparel.
• Experience designing women’s wovens, including soft wovens and tailoring; broader category experience is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; proficiency in Photoshop and Procreate is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to create technical sketches, CADs, and detailed tech packs.
• Strong eye for color, print, fabric, proportion, silhouette, and commercial product opportunities.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail, follow-through, and sample-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and cross-functional communication skills.

Wholesale Sales Executive Women’s Fashion | Los Angeles, CA

Seeking a driven Wholesale Sales Executive to grow a women’s apparel B2B business by opening new major retail accounts while expanding existing partnerships. Strong emphasis on building wholesale growth, developing long-term retail relationships, and driving revenue across key accounts.

Ideal Background

• Deep experience selling young contemporary and junior apparel categories
• Strong wholesale network with an established book of business
• Proven success opening new retail accounts and expanding existing business
• Background managing key buyers and senior retail partners
• Experience negotiating pricing, terms, and programs with a clear understanding of margin and profitability

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new major retail opportunities to drive wholesale growth
• Cultivate and manage relationships with key buyers and senior retail partners
• Develop and convert new leads into long-term, profitable accounts
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and programs with a strong understanding of margin and profitability
• Represent the brand at trade shows and travel for sales appointments as needed
• Merchandise and maintain showroom presentation
• Work onsite in Los Angeles

Qualifications

• 5+ years of wholesale sales experience in women’s apparel
• Direct experience selling within the young contemporary and junior categories required
• Demonstrated success exceeding sales goals and opening new retail accounts
• Established relationships with relevant buyers across the market
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to travel for appointments and trade shows as needed

Buyer, Women’s Denim

We’re seeking a merchant-minded Buyer to lead the strategy and execution for a women’s denim business. This person will own assortment planning, vendor partnerships, pricing strategy, and inventory decisions to drive growth, margin, and customer relevance. The ideal candidate brings a strong eye for product, a sharp understanding of market movement, and the ability to turn data into commercially successful decisions.

What You’ll Do

• Own the buying strategy for the women’s denim category, building assortments that reflect customer demand, trend direction, and financial goals.
• Select products that support seasonal and long-range business objectives across key classifications, fits, washes, and price points.
• Manage vendor relationships, including business reviews, cost negotiations, delivery expectations, and overall performance.
• Partner closely with planning and allocation teams to manage inventory flow, optimize stock levels, and react to sales performance.
• Monitor category results including sales, margin, turn, and sell-through, and adjust strategies to improve performance.
• Analyze market activity, competitive trends, and customer preferences to identify opportunities and risks within the denim business.
• Work cross-functionally with design, merchandising, marketing, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment on product and business priorities.
• Support the development of junior team members by providing direction, feedback, and day-to-day coaching when applicable.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or a related retail product role.
• Category experience in denim, apparel, or trend-driven product businesses preferred.
• Strong product judgment with the ability to balance style, customer demand, and financial performance.
• Proven skill in vendor management, negotiation, and assortment building.
• Comfort working with sales data, inventory metrics, margin targets, and forecasting tools.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
• Organized, adaptable, and confident making decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, sound judgment, and a high level of professionalism.

Senior Designer, Junior Dresses

Established in 2005, client is a leading manufacturer and distributor of women’s, juniors and kids fashion apparel, specializing in dresses, sportswear, and sleepwear. With commitment to high standards, quality and innovation, we strive to deliver styles that meet the diverse needs of our major mass market clients. Known for our vast print capabilities and rapid turnaround, our company works closely with our partners to capture all seasonal trends and fulfill any additional needs each month.

The Role:
As a Senior Designer, you’ll translate creative visions into practical designs while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior designers. You’ll be responsible for developing designs that align with our brand aesthetic, quality standards, and customer preferences.

Key Requirements:

• 10-12 years of design experience (mass market/off-price sector experience preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• PLM system experience (preferred)
• Excellent color/print interpretation skills
• Strong leadership and communication abilities/presentation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ability to travel if required to conduct market research and/or client meetings

Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborating with the Design Manager to conduct research and report on industry trends, & color direction, and fabric innovations that can relate to the company’s target customer
• Presenting ideas to the management through sketching, presentation boards, design development and details that translate and reflect brand identity
• Staying updated with latest fashion trends, colors, fabrications and innovations related to the junior’s market
• Interpreting specific color palettes, patterns, and prints for the season, selecting and approving styles, materials, trims, and colors
• Reviewing and comment on lab dips, and strike-offs for styles in production
• Leading fit session with Tech Design throughout the season, ensuring clear communication, and alignment on fit standards.
• Reacting to current product selling performance based on customer feedback and sales results, incorporating learnings into the future design
• Communicating with buyers, and overseas vendors to ensure flawless execution of design concepts

Other Requirements:

• Digital portfolio of work required with submission

A well-known beauty brand is currently looking for a Freelance Associate Merchandise Planner to join their team on a 1-year contract. This hybrid opportunity is based in San Francisco, CA and requires 3 days onsite per week.

As the Associate Merchandise Planner, you’ll support both pre-season and in-season planning to drive inventory productivity, in-stock performance, and financial results. Reporting to the Senior Merchandise Planner, this person will partner closely with Merchandising, Inventory, Demand Planning, and Vendor teams to help optimize sales, inventory, and overall business performance across assigned brands and categories.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop pre-season brand budget plans in partnership with Merchandising, Inventory, and Vendor teams
• Create launch strategies for new brands, including projected sales, inventory needs, SKU planning, and order flow setup
• Own monthly Open-to-Buy (OTB) forecasts, including sales, gross margin, receipts, inventory projections, and financial adjustments
• Reconcile OTB forecasts with Replenishment and Demand Planning projections and present updates in monthly cross-functional meetings
• Partner with Demand Planning to align forecasts and support inventory strategies that meet business goals
• Support and guide Merchandise Planning Assistants in prioritizing key launches, newness, and critical inventory needs
• Analyze sales performance, inventory productivity, promotions, key initiatives, and seasonal newness performance
• Conduct hindsight reporting and make recommendations to improve future performance
• Develop liquidation strategies for excess inventory, overstock, and exiting brands or collections
• Communicate regularly with vendors on sales performance, inventory levels, launches, and outstanding issues
• Evaluate assortment productivity and recommend products to expand, discontinue, or further develop

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of merchandise planning, inventory planning, allocation, or retail planning experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or a related field preferred
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Experience managing Open-to-Buy (OTB) processes, inventory forecasting, and financial planning
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable business recommendations
• Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional partnership skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Experience in beauty, retail, consumer products, apparel, or e-commerce environments preferred

Technical Designer – Outerwear

We are seeking an immediately available Technical Designer with 6+ years of experience, preferably in women’s outerwear. This is a hands-on role for someone who is highly detail-oriented, organized, and confident managing the technical design process from fittings through final approvals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in fittings with design and cross-functional teams; take detailed notes and track all updates
• Measure proto and pre-production samples to ensure accuracy against specs
• Update tech packs and prepare clear, accurate fit comments and corrections
• Communicate directly with vendors and factories regarding fit, construction, and sample updates
• Manage sample tracking and help ensure timelines are met throughout the development process
• Maintain consistency in garment specs, construction details, and product quality

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of Technical Design experience
• Must have outerwear experience; women’s outerwear preferred
• Strong experience participating in fittings and updating technical packages
• Proven ability to handle vendor communication and sample tracking
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and Illustrator

This is a great opportunity for a polished Technical Designer who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and has a strong background in outerwear.

Production Coordinator – Kids Apparel

Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Onsite, 5 days per week
Compensation: $75,000–$85,000 DOE

About the Role

Our client, a growing apparel and consumer goods organization, is seeking multiple detail-oriented Production Coordinators to support children’s apparel collections from product development through final delivery. This role is well suited to an organized professional who can manage timelines, sample activity, production documentation, and communication with internal partners and external factories.

You will help coordinate a range of apparel categories, including knitwear, sleepwear, swimwear, and related products. Success in this position requires exceptional follow-through, comfort working within seasonal calendars, and the ability to recognize and address production risks before they impact delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate samples throughout development and production, including requests, submissions, approvals, revisions, and delivery tracking.
• Maintain accurate WIP reports, seasonal calendars, sample logs, production trackers, and product records.
• Partner with design, merchandising, technical design, sourcing, vendors, and factories to monitor progress and resolve outstanding items.
• Follow up with factories regarding sample timing, production milestones, approvals, quality concerns, and delivery commitments.
• Track risks related to capacity, materials, quality, timing, and approvals; escalate issues as needed.
• Ensure product specifications, color information, sample details, and supporting documentation are complete and current.
• Support fittings, line reviews, vendor meetings, and key seasonal production milestones.
• Prepare clear, timely status updates and maintain organized production files.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of production coordination experience in apparel, fashion, textiles, or a related consumer products environment.
• Hands-on experience managing samples, communicating with factories, maintaining WIP reports, and tracking production activity.
• Working knowledge of apparel product development and production calendars.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, time-management, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple product categories, shifting priorities, and fast-paced seasonal deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across internal teams and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with production tracking systems.
• Experience with children’s apparel, sweaters, sleepwear, swimwear, or similar categories is preferred.

Multiple full-time openings are available for qualified Production Coordinators.