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

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.

Our client is seeking an Apparel Designer to focus on Missy Wovens (Private Label- Macy’s Experience) for a major department store customer. This role is ideal for someone with strong current or recent Macy’s experience, a deep understanding of the Missy customer, and the ability to take product from concept through final execution. This is a collaborative position working closely with merchandising, product development, and production to create commercially successful collections.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Design trend-right Missy Wovens (Private Label) collections from concept through final execution
• Create sketches, CADs, color stories, and seasonal design presentations
• Research market trends, competition, and new opportunities
• Partner closely with merchandising and product development on line planning and product strategy
• Develop fabrics, trims, color palettes, and silhouette direction
• Attend fittings and collaborate on garment construction, fit, and execution
• Ensure product aligns with customer needs, brand positioning, and business goals
• Manage multiple projects and seasonal deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Work cross-functionally throughout the design and development process

What They’re Looking For:

• Strong current or recent Macy’s experience required
• Experience designing within Missy Wovens
• Proven ability to create commercially successful product for department store customers
• Strong sketching, CAD, and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of fabrications, garment construction, fit, and product development
• Ability to identify trends and translate them into customer-right product
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

NYC Area Applicants ONLY – No Relo – Must have Fashion Industry Experience

Our client is seeking a strategic Human Resources leader to partner closely with senior leadership and management teams to align people strategies with business objectives. This individual will help drive organizational effectiveness, support a high-performing culture, and provide leadership across a broad range of HR functions.
The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple levels of an organization. This role requires a thoughtful, solutions-oriented leader who can navigate complexity, lead through change, and foster employee engagement and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and refinement of HR strategies, programs, and policies that support organizational goals.
• Partner with senior leaders to translate business priorities into clear and effective people initiatives.
• Provide strategic leadership across core HR functions, including:
  • Employee relations
  • Performance management
  • Talent management
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Training and development
  • Succession planning
  • Workforce planning
• Collaborate with internal partners and external vendors to improve HR programs, benefits offerings, and related systems.
• Lead and support learning and development initiatives aligned with current and future business needs.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and invoice processing related to HR operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop HR team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.

Required Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• Proven success partnering with senior and executive leadership.
• Deep experience across multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent strategy, compensation, benefits, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Strong executive presence and the ability to influence, advise, and challenge leaders with credibility and discretion.
• Experience leading high-performing teams through change, growth, and ambiguity.
• Ability to manage sensitive and complex employee relations matters with sound judgment and balanced decision-making.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, workforce analytics, and cost management.
• Experience working in a global or multi-entity environment is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Employee relations
• Policy and procedure development
• Staffing and recruitment
• Performance management
• Compensation strategy
• Training and development
• Legal and compliance awareness
• Change leadership
• Stakeholder management