Senior Fashion Designer, Womenswear Knits and Soft Wovens
Global womenswear and streetwear apparel brand based in Los Angeles
| Employer | Global womenswear and streetwear apparel brand based in Los Angeles (not named) |
|---|---|
| Location | Los Angeles, CA · On-site |
| Type & level | Contract · Senior |
| Pay | Not stated in the posting · BLS median for industrial designers: USD 83,910 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025 national median); the source posting states no pay |
| Visa path | O-1B fit (senior candidates) |
| Role family | Fashion / Industrial / Product Designer |
About the role
A womenswear and streetwear brand is hiring a senior designer to own the design pipeline from concept to finished product. The role covers seasonal trend direction, silhouettes, fabrics, colors and patterns, with work handed off to technical design, development and production. The designer also mentors junior designers and presents seasonal direction to the Fashion Director.
What you'll do
- Research trends and set seasonal design direction that fits the brand's look and customer.
- Develop new silhouettes and choose fabrics, colors and patterns for each season.
- Draw production sketches and build complete tech packs for every product category.
- Work with technical design so development packages are accurate and complete.
- Attend fittings and product reviews to check quality and fit, and meet deadlines with development and production teams.
- Present seasonal concepts to the Fashion Director for approval and mentor junior designers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in fashion design or a related field.
- At least 7 years in the apparel industry, with a strong background in design and technical development.
- Specialization in knits, cut and sew, and soft woven categories.
- Experience working with international manufacturers and knowledge of overseas production.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, PLM/WFX systems, and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
- Must currently live in or near Los Angeles, CA.
Nice to have
Pay & benefits
Not stated in the posting · BLS median for industrial designers: USD 83,910. The posting does not list benefits.
Pay source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025 national median); the source posting states no pay. Market data, not an offer from O1DMatch.
Visa path
Designers in this field typically support an O-1B case with evidence such as press coverage of collections, design awards, runway or retail placements with recognized labels, and expert letters on their creative contribution. The posting states no citizenship restriction. An employer like this or a U.S. agent can file the petition, and approval depends on the individual's evidence.
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