Luxury Fashion Embroidery & Client Development Manager

New York City | Full-Time

A rare opportunity for a fashion-focused professional to build relationships, shape exceptional product development, and help grow a global luxury embroidery business in New York.

This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in luxury fashion, textiles, embellishment, product development, or client services. The Client Development Manager will serve as the key connection between New York fashion clients and an expert international design and production team.

What Makes This Role Special

• Work directly with luxury fashion houses, designers, and product-development teams.
• Represent exceptional hand embroidery, beading, embellishment, and textile surface development capabilities.
• Blend client development, creative collaboration, sampling coordination, and business growth.
• Build meaningful relationships across the New York luxury fashion market.
• Real opportunity to shape the New York presence and grow with the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with luxury fashion clients and prospective partners.
• Act as the primary liaison between clients and the design, sampling, and production teams.
• Guide embroidery and embellishment developments from initial concept through sample approval.
• Interpret client briefs, artwork, fabrics, references, and technical feedback.
• Present techniques, swatches, developments, and creative capabilities to fashion teams.
• Coordinate timelines, costing, production feasibility, and delivery expectations.
• Identify new business opportunities and convert development conversations into commercial partnerships.

Ideal Background

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in luxury or premium fashion.
• Background in product development, textiles, embellishment, embroidery, sourcing, production, account management, or business development.
• Strong understanding of sampling, costing, approvals, and garment development.
• Established relationships within the New York fashion industry highly valued.
• Excellent communication, organization, and client-facing skills.
• Strong aesthetic judgment and a genuine interest in building new business.

This is an opportunity to take ownership, bring creative ideas forward, and play a visible role in growing a highly specialized luxury fashion business.

We are working with a wholesale fashion company specializing in private label and branded junior and missy apparel. Their business includes knit and woven products, with a strong focus on bottoms.

This person will focus primarily on knit bottoms, while also designing related separates and tops. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for commercial junior and missy fashion, understands fit and fabrication, and can take ownership of the design process from concept through production.

Responsibilities:

• Design knit bottoms as the core category, along with related knit tops and separates.
• Research trends, colors, fabrics, washes, trims, and silhouettes relevant to the customer and market.
• Create seasonal design concepts, sketches, presentation boards, and line assortments.
• Develop detailed tech packs and communicate product specifications clearly to overseas partners.
• Partner closely with development, production, and merchandising throughout the product lifecycle.
• Be heavily involved in fittings, reviewing samples, identifying fit issues, and providing clear corrections.
• Travel to China to work directly with factories and support product development and production.

Qualifications:

• Experience designing knit apparel, with strong bottoms experience preferred.
• Background in junior and/or missy contemporary or value-driven fashion.
• Strong technical knowledge, including tech pack development, garment construction, and fit.
• Comfortable working directly with overseas factories and vendors.
• Organized, hands-on, and able to work well in a small team environment.
• Willing and able to travel internationally to China.

We’re looking for an organized, analytical Global Sourcing Specialist to join a fast-paced retail team in San Diego.

This role will support global sourcing, merchandising, new product development, vendor management, and cost analysis. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, is highly organized, comfortable working with data, and enjoys partnering cross-functionally to drive products and sourcing initiatives forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support global sourcing strategies across assigned product categories.
• Manage new product development projects from sourcing through execution.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend new suppliers.
• Analyze bids, costs, margins, capacity, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate and communicate directly with vendors and suppliers.
• Partner with Private Brand and cross-functional teams.
• Track vendor performance across service, quality, and cost.
• Analyze data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and margin improvement.
• Monitor manufacturing, materials, labor, and supply chain trends.
• Help identify and resolve sourcing and vendor issues.

Qualifications:

• 2–3+ years of sourcing experience preferred.
• Merchandising or retail experience required.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Global sourcing, manufacturing, or vendor experience preferred.
• Knowledge of import/export, logistics, and quality control is a plus.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced Microsoft Office & Excel skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Our fashion client is seeking a detail-oriented Freelance EDI Administrator to support order processing, shipping, receiving, and invoicing operations. This is an ongoing, part-time remote opportunity for someone who is highly organized, accurate, and comfortable coordinating with warehouse teams and order-management systems.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Freelance/Contract assignment
• Location: Remote
• Schedule: 10–15 hours per week, ongoing
• Pay Rate: $30/hour

What You’ll Do

• Receive, review, and accept customer orders through EDI using the AIMS platform.
• Validate order details, including product styles, inventory availability, and items requiring production or cutting.
• Coordinate outbound shipments, including advance shipping notifications (ASNs), shipping labels, and delivery requirements.
• Ensure orders are packed accurately and routed to the correct customer locations.
• Complete invoicing promptly after shipments have been dispatched.
• Accurately receive and process inbound shipments from India and China.
• Partner closely with warehouse personnel to support shipping, receiving, inventory, and daily fulfillment needs.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with internal stakeholders to keep order flow moving smoothly.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with EDI, order management, shipping, receiving, or warehouse administration.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple orders accurately.
• Comfort working with shipping platforms, inventory systems, and invoicing processes; AIMS experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, part-time capacity while collaborating effectively with warehouse staff.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

This role is well suited to an experienced operations or EDI professional looking for flexible, ongoing freelance work alongside a full-time position or other commitments.

Orange County based apparel company is seeking a Technical Designer – men’s and women’s apparel to join the team immediately for a temporary position

*this role is onsite. Only local & available candidates will be considered

• Own the technical development process for apparel from initial concept through production, ensuring strong fit, construction quality, and timely execution.
• Lead fit reviews with cross-functional partners to assess silhouette, proportion, mobility, and overall garment appearance.
• Evaluate samples with precision, document issues clearly, and recommend practical solutions to improve fit and construction.
• Communicate revisions to manufacturing partners using technical documentation, pattern updates, and visual references.
• Maintain accurate measurement specs, construction details, and technical package information throughout development.
• Create and revise patterns as needed, including grading updates and technical corrections.
• Support consistency across categories by upholding established fit standards, construction methods, and block integrity.
• Partner closely with design and product teams early in development to translate creative concepts into production-ready specifications.
• Review garment details for quality, functionality, and cost awareness while balancing aesthetic intent.
• Build and maintain foundational blocks, fit references, and technical standards libraries.
• Track development progress across multiple styles and categories, managing deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Prepare detailed fit notes, technical comments, and quality-related reports to support smooth execution.
• Savvy within Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel and PLM systems
• Collaborate effectively with merchandising, product development, and design teams to drive alignment throughout the process.
• Bring strong knowledge of garment construction, fabric behavior, grading, and production requirements.
• Ideal candidates have 5+ years technical design experience within men’s women’s apparel and pattern making knowledge
• Experience working within private label preferred
• Experience working across multiple product categories is preferred; denim knowledge is a plus.

We are partnering with a global lifestyle brand seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Designer to support its Men’s Footwear division. Reporting to the Director of Design, this individual will lead the design and development of premium casual and hybrid footwear that balances modern style, performance, comfort, and technical innovation.

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking problem solver who draws inspiration from culture, sport, art, music, and emerging consumer trends. This person will help shape compelling seasonal collections and create distinctive, commercially relevant products that strengthen the brand’s position in the marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of innovative men’s casual and hybrid footwear from initial concept through final product.
• Develop seasonal concepts, product stories, silhouettes, materials, color palettes, and design details aligned with the brand’s creative direction.
• Partner with Product Line Management to develop line plans, design briefs, and product solutions that support business goals and consumer needs.
• Collaborate closely with Product Development to translate creative concepts into market-ready products across multiple footwear categories.
• Create detailed CADs, line art, technical packages, material specifications, and presentation materials that clearly communicate design intent.
• Present seasonal concepts, product recommendations, and consumer and cultural insights to internal partners and leadership.
• Collaborate across design, merchandising, product management, development, materials, and marketing to build cohesive product stories.
• Manage assigned projects according to the seasonal product calendar, ensuring all design deliverables and development deadlines are met.
• Support the development of effective sell-in tools and presentations that communicate product concepts and seasonal strategies.
• Research current and emerging trends in footwear, fashion, materials, manufacturing techniques, and technology.
• Conduct market, consumer, and cultural research to bring fresh ideas and new perspectives to the category.
• Provide design leadership and help maintain a high standard of creativity, execution, and product quality across the collection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Footwear Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Fashion Design, or a related discipline.
• Significant professional experience designing men’s footwear, ideally within casual, lifestyle, dress-casual, comfort, or hybrid categories.
• Strong understanding of footwear construction, materials, manufacturing processes, fit, and technical development.
• Demonstrated ability to develop premium, commercially viable footwear from initial concept through production.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other relevant design and presentation tools.
• Strong sketching, CAD, technical drawing, color, material, and presentation skills.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional creativity, modern design sensibility, technical knowledge, and successful product execution.
• Ability to translate cultural, consumer, and market insights into compelling product concepts.
• Strong communication, presentation, collaboration, and project-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple seasonal projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Experience partnering with overseas development and manufacturing teams is preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished footwear designer to influence a highly visible men’s category and create products that bring together elevated style, versatility, comfort, and innovation.

• Partner with Product Development to create market relevant products across multiple categories

• Deliver on-time product solutions in conjunction with the product calendar and business needs ensuring that all deadlines, line plans and deliverables are met

• Provide and present timely and relevant business, design, consumer, and cultural storytelling in conjunction with specific projects and briefs

• Lead in the development of appropriate sell in tools to effectively communicate concepts and strategies

• Study and research current and future trends; maintain expert knowledge in design trends, production techniques, and new technologies

• Conduct research onsite and off to bring new ideas to the category and brand

below is a list of candidates that were presented to us:

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Avryl Johnson

Elizabeth Darcy

Austin Jermacans

Pierome Sar

Mike Dean

Edward Kim

Yue Wu

Leif Hauge

Emily Guerra

Connor Dalrymple

Gabriel Pimental

Adrienn Malik

Dustin Simone

Anthony Hale

Dang-Khoa Huynh

Dan Bolinski

Michael Glancy

Carson Whittaker

Heather Laham

Amanda Gerdes

Joshua Fraser

Chris McGrath

Jacob Braghini

Alejandra Bucco

Steve Bruno

Sarah Barnwell Smith

Dakota Gorkun

Petyon Campbell

Marty Perkins

Brenden Sall

Scott Graham

Michael Weyrauch

Mirko Finale

Luke LaSpina

James Zabala

Kirsten Warkow

Gavin Engel

Hyon Bae

Hyeonji Yun

Paula Koumoundouros

Johanna Sapicas

Nick Huber

Bertrand Racine

Kyle Kelmetstrud

Edwin Requintina Jr

Diego Solis

Jonathan Bacon

Gaal Levine

Abi Ramos

Jonny Jensen

Dylan Schibanoff

Cordell Jordan

Arthur Klinkon

Nick Leverone

Dawn Mozina

We’re looking for a talented Textile + Wallpaper Designer to join a collaborative design team creating trend-driven wallpaper and surface pattern collections. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong eye for color, print, and repeat design who enjoys bringing creative concepts to life while working closely with production and design teams.

The ideal candidate has experience developing artwork for interiors or surface design, understands production requirements, and is passionate about creating beautiful, commercially successful prints and patterns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create original wallpaper, textile, and surface pattern artwork from concept through production.
• Design seamless print repeats, engineered prints, and production-ready artwork.
• Develop seasonal color palettes and multiple colorway options.
• Create repeat layouts, color separations, and production files.
• Prepare artwork packages that meet production specifications and quality standards.
• Organize, maintain, and archive print libraries, artwork files, and design assets.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, and Production teams throughout the development process.
• Research trends in interiors, home décor, textiles, color, and surface design.
• Ensure artwork is accurate, organized, and ready for manufacturing.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of textile design, surface design, or print design experience.
• Experience designing wallpaper, textiles, home décor, interiors, or surface patterns.
• Strong understanding of repeat design, colorways, indexing, and production artwork.
• Experience creating production-ready files for manufacturing.
• Excellent eye for color, pattern, composition, and trend.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Required Software:

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator

Preferred Experience:

• Wallpaper design
• Home décor or interiors
• Surface pattern design
• Textile print development
• Color separation
• Print repeat creation
• Trend forecasting
• Production artwork preparation
• Digital print workflows

Currently seeking a Production Coordinator to support product data, production tracking, and cross-functional communication across multiple apparel and lifestyle categories.

• Maintain line plans, product information, pricing, and seasonal data in the ERP system
• Support purchase order creation, supplier communication, and production status updates
• Track costing, margins, UPCs, BOMs, and wholesale pricing for accuracy
• Partner with sales, logistics, finance, and product teams to manage timelines and resolve issues
• Coordinate samples, price tickets, vendor requirements, and payment planning
• Strong Excel skills are required; apparel experience is a plus
• 1+ year corporate fashion or consumer goods experience
• Must be a quick learner who has strong communication & organization skills