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Sr Designer
Fashion Industry Company
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Alliance Apparel is an industry-leading fashion design and production house based in Los Angeles. Founded in 2014 and recently acquired by Company, Alliance Apparel specializes in contemporary apparel and footwear and currently designs and distributes four compelling and distinct brands – Lovers + Friends, Tularosa, NBD, Majorelle, L’Academie, Privacy Please, GRLFRND, LPA and RAYE – to over 400 retailers worldwide. With an unparalleled ability to identify a specific market niche, each Alliance brand has its own identity and is designed with a distinct consumer interest and personality in mind. The company’s honest connection with consumer is what makes each Alliance brand compelling, covetable and unique.
At Company the most successful team members have a thirst and the creativity to make this the top e-commerce brand in the world. With a HQ team of 600+ based out of Cerritos, California we are a dynamic bunch that are motivated by getting the company to the next level. It’s our goal to hire high-energy, diverse, bright, creative, and flexible individuals who thrive in a fast-paced work environment. In return, we promise to keep Company a company where inspired people will always thrive.
Some of the sweetest perks we offer aren’t in a typical benefit package like hefty discount on items we carry – as in 50% or more off retail prices, happy hours twice a week, free weekly lunches, and pretty rad company parties.
To take a behind the scenes look at the Company “corporate” lifestyle check out our Instagram @REVOLVEcareers or #lifeatrevolve.
Are you ready to set the standard for Premium apparel?
Main purpose of the Sr Designer role:
This is a permanent full time role for a candidate who is driven by on-trend design and concept. This position will report to the Design Director to lead the design for multiple labels. This position will source, research, develop trends, tech pack, and execute on-trend styles on a seasonal basis. The person in this role will work closely with vendors and cross-functional teams in developing product that caters to the Company customer. This position requires an out of the box thinker who can collaborate with the existing team, outside vendors, and across all levels of the organization.
This position reports to: Design Director
Major Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Prepare and participate in all aspects of collection showing
• Complete all tech pack set-ups including bill of materials/BOM.
• Communicate with vendors overseas for drape, trim and fabric approvals.
• Create technical sketches and CADs to ensure samples are made correctly.
• Prepare mood and sketch boards seasonally
• Mentor and manage lower level Designers to ensure on time sampling for collections showing.
• Attend fittings from proto to top of production, updates and changes requested by Designer, Production and problem solving along the way.
• Regularly shop the market as well as the competitors to know our relative strength/weakness.
• Perform trend research for ideas in silhouette, trim & fabrics and for different markets.
• Develop designs through the different stages; from concept, sketch, tech package, manage product consoles, trim approval to final product presented at line review.
• Travel to Asia when needed.
• Research and offer different techniques and alternative ways to achieve desired results while lowering the cost and turn time.
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• High level of attention to detail
• Management skills
• Ability to multi-task while staying organized while under tight deadlines
• High sense of urgency, punctuality and timeliness
• Flexible personality willing to take direction and change as business needs change/grow
• Must have a strong work ethic and motivation to learn
• Works well individually as well as with a team
Minimum Qualifications:
• Degree in Apparel Manufacturing, Product Development or Apparel Design related field
• 6+ years of professional work experience in women’s apparel design
• In depth knowledge of textiles, materials, construction and fit
• Computer sketching using CAD skills including Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, hand sketching, flat sketching
• Experience developing tec packs
• Strong hand illustration skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience at luxury or contemporary brand
• Design experience with large LA based apparel company
*Candidates must submit a portfolio or work samples to be considered. A design assessment may be assigned.
A successful candidate works well in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision. As a Company affiliated company we all roll up our sleeves to pitch-in and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Each day is a little different, it’s what keeps us on our toes and excited to come to work every day.