Naked Wardrobe is hiring: Senior Fashion Designer - Womenswear in Los Angeles

Global womenswear and streetwear brand, Naked Wardrobe, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Fashion Designer to create innovative and fashion-forward designs that align with brand’s aesthetic. This top candidate will oversee the design process and pipeline from conceptualization to final product, including fabric selection, colors, patterns and more.

Responsibilities:

• Manage design process from conception through final phase 

• Identify and develop fabrics, trims, and innovative silhouettes

• Create production sketches for development packages

• Create tech packs for product categories 

• Collaborate with technical designer to ensure development packages are accurate

• Review products for style and fit during presentation 

• Work alongside the development and production teams to manage necessary deadlines

• Participate in a collaborative environment to enhance creativity, and a teamwork ethic within the departments

• Research and analyze trend direction to establish concepts and create innovative and elevated products that align with Naked Wardrobe’s clientele

• Present concept ideas and direction to fashion director to obtain approval prior to new collection direction

• Provide leadership and mentorship to the design team

Qualifications:

• Must currently reside in or near Los Angeles 

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion design or related field

• 7+ years of experience in apparel industry

• 7+ years of technical design or related experience

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Share

• Strong knowledge of Adobe Suite / PLM systems (Illustrator, WFX, Photoshop)

• An entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for the apparel business

• Ability to work effectively as a team player

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment

• Experience working with international manufacturers 

• Understanding of the brand ethos and alignment with Naked Wardrobe’s design aesthetic

• Knowledge of garment construction & fabrication, and the ability to create front and flat sketches of garments

• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and a highly creative mindset

• Able to manage deadlines while maintaining a professional composure at all times