We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Fashion Designer to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the creative direction of our fast-growing Gen-Z fashion brand. The Senior Designer is responsible for developing 45–60 innovative, trend-forward, and cost-effective products across assigned categories each month, managing the process from concept to final sample. This role serves as a key leader within the design team—managing daily workflow and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure alignment with Edikted’s vision and seasonal goals.
Reporting to the VP of Fashion and Product Design, the Senior Designer will balance trend-driven insights with original, brand-right creativity, guiding collections from concept through execution. This leader will mentor junior designers, collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, and help define the evolving DNA of the brand.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate seasonal concepts and reference inspiration into cohesive, commercially viable products across multiple categories, including knits, wovens, tops, bottoms, dresses, and outerwear.
- Conduct ongoing market research, staying informed on emerging silhouettes, fabrics, and cultural conversations through social media, pop culture, and global fashion influences.
- Proactively source new fabrics, trims, and materials ahead of each season; present selections to the VP of Design and Trend Team.
- Create and oversee detailed tech packs that clearly communicate design intent, construction, and finish details for execution by development teams.
- Lead and support proto fittings for all adopted styles, maintaining design integrity while incorporating cross-functional feedback from Buyers and internal teams.
- Manage the seasonal calendar, sample tracking, and development milestones, proactively flagging risks and opportunities to keep the design process on track.
- Troubleshoot issues in partnership with leadership while supporting junior designers in problem-solving.
- Maintain consistent, proactive communication with cross-functional partners, including the China development team, Production, and Creative.
- Mentor and guide junior designers, providing constructive feedback, skill-building support, and career development opportunities.
- Play a key role in evolving the brand’s design DNA, ensuring collections reflect both commercial success and forward-thinking creativity.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Fashion or Apparel Design.
- 5–8 years of fashion design experience across multiple categories, preferably within a fast-fashion or trend-driven brand.
- Proven leadership, team management, and workflow ownership capabilities.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel.
- Strong design aesthetic, color sense, and conceptual development skills.
- In-depth knowledge of garment construction, fabrication, trims, embellishments, and finishing techniques.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in an ultra-fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to take direction, troubleshoot issues, and perform under pressure.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of how design decisions impact company goals.
Benefits Include
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Hybrid schedule: Monday–Thursday on-site at our Arts District HQ, Fridays remote
- Employee discount
- Salary range: $95,000 – $135,000 USD