SHEIN Distribution Corporation is hiring: Senior Fashion Designer in Los Angeles

Job Title: Senior Designer II (Brand: West Fade)

Reports to: Brand Director

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Job Status: Exempt

About SHEIN

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, with more than 15,000 employees operating from offices around the world, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry.

Position Summary

We’re seeking a full-time Senior Designer (official title: Senior Designer II) for our Los Angeles-based corporate office. The Senior Designer is responsible for overseeing day-to-day design processes by creating top-selling items and merchandising their own designs from start to finish until the items launch on the website. This includes selecting their models, styling, and art direction during the photoshoot. Within this role, you will design for all categories for SHEIN’s sub-brand, West Fade.

Born and raised in LA, West Fade is all about mixing iconic denim fades with the latest trends. With meticulous attention to detail in every fabric and wash, we reimagined each piece to capture the effortless style of the West Coast.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the research and development of seasonal trends
• Develop and execute new apparel designs
• Create cohesive concept boards and sketches, including the brand aesthetic and vision
• Create technical packages for each collection
• Manage fabric development, including sourcing textiles and trims
• Order fabrics and trims as needed
• Engage in all aspects of the design process from development through production, including approving samples and modifying sketches as needed
• Research current trends consistent with the existing aesthetic of multiple categories
• Own the creative process from the original inception to the initial sample
• Develop 50-60 new designs per month

Job Requirements

• 5-7+ years of design experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Fast fashion experience with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong garment construction skills, such as fabric construction, finishes, sewing techniques, graphics, and trims
• Strong flat sketching skills (CAD)
• Highly organizational with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail with a sense of urgency

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design
• Bilingual in Mandarin or Korean

Pay

$90,000.00 min. – $100,000.00 max annually. Bonus offered.

Benefits and Perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)

Health Savings Account with Employer Funding

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care)

Company-Paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident)

Employee Assistance Program

Business Travel Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor

Vacation, paid holidays, floating holiday and sick days

Employee discounts

Free weekly catered lunch

Dog-friendly office (available at select locations)

Free gym access (available at select locations)

Free swag giveaways

Annual Holiday Party

Invitations to pop-ups and other company events

Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages

SHEIN Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.