Apparel Designer
PurpleBrand
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Conduct seasonal market and trend research, develop concepts, create CAD sketches, and build presentations to clearly communicate creative strategy and product direction
- Present concepts through detailed sketches, material selections, color palettes, and trims to the Creative Director, the Senior Designer and Product Development team
- Translate the Purple aesthetic into commercially relevant and market-appropriate designs
- Execute tasks and projects with precision, attention to detail, and urgency to meet department deadlines
- Design across multiple product categories, including outwear, denim, wovens, cut & sew knits, knits sweaters, and accessories
- Ensure consistency and cohesion within assigned product categories
- Utilize strong Illustrator skills to quickly and accurately produce design sketches
- Develop comprehensive tech packs with construction details, fabric information, and trim specifications
- Accurately scale graphics and textiles in line with design requirements
- Review samples, attend fittings and update tech packs, sketches, and BOMs as needed based on changes
- Collaborate and communicate with overseas vendors and internal teams to ensure timely updates and alignment
- Partner closely with Product Development on fit-related matters during seasonal development
- Partner with vendors and the sourcing team to drive innovation in product development while ensuring alignment with costing requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred
- 5+ years of design experience
- Prior experience in denim design and development is preferred
- Deep understanding of the brand’s aesthetic with the ability to establish a creative direction that inspires fresh ideas and innovative concepts
- Solid understanding of denim luxury streetwear, eye for detail and quality execution
- Highly proficient in fabric development and wash process
- Strong knowledge of tech packs, garment construction, and specs
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Procreate program and Photoshop
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
CAD sketchingdesign executionfabric developmentwash processtech packsgarment constructionspecificationsgraphic scalingproduct designattention to detail
Soft skills
creativitycommunicationcollaborationtime managementprecisionurgencyinnovationaesthetic understandingdetail orientationteam alignment
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design