Apparel Designer

Fashion Nova•Beverly Hills, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Apparel Designer will lead trend-driven design initiatives across both men’s and women’s categories, with a strong focus on small capsules, special projects, and fast-turn opportunities. This role blends creative concept development with technical execution, owning the process from initial idea through tech pack completion and production handoff. This is a hands-on, product-focused role that requires both aesthetic vision and operational precision.

Requirements

5+ years of design experience, preferably within apparel or high-volume fashion environments
Skilled hand sketching technique.
Incredibly creative and innovative with strong, proven knowledge of the fashion market and emerging trends
A passion for inclusive sizing and design in the men's market.
Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.
Ability to work on multiple, high-priority projects at the same time in a fast-paced environment.
A team player and leader; you contribute positively to team dynamic, cultivate passion and productivity.
Solutions-driven and an advocate for efficiency, as well as having an all-hands-on deck mentality.
Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with utmost discretion.
Detail-oriented and organized.
BFA/BA Degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
English, additional language(s) an advantage.

Responsibilities

Stay informed on global fashion trends, emerging techniques, and industry resources.
Design brand-appropriate apparel aligned with seasonal concepts, design directives, and existing product lines across men’s and women’s categories.
Develop small capsule collections and limited drops that support broader seasonal strategies.
Conceptualize seasonal narratives, including fabric direction, silhouette evolution, and overall aesthetic vision.
Translate mood boards and brand direction into commercially viable, trend-forward product.
Hand-sketch concepts to clearly communicate design intent, construction, and fabrication details.
Execute accurate, detailed tech packs to support overseas production.
Ensure all specifications, measurements, trims, and construction details meet brand and quality standards.
Partner closely with sourcing, production, and product development teams on fabric, trim, and construction innovation.
Lead fittings from prototype through production, ensuring design integrity, fit, and garment quality.
Review and provide actionable feedback on fit, PP, and production samples.
Oversee line sheet creation and ensure timely, accurate updates throughout the season.
Identify opportunities for product newness while protecting and evolving core business assortments.
Respond quickly to market trends and cultural or social momentum.
Lead and mentor CAD designers and junior team members across concept development, construction, and calendar management.
Manage projects end-to-end, from initial concept through final production delivery.
Own calendar milestones and ensure all rapid-turn and seasonal deadlines are met.
Follow up on all pre-production details, including color, fabric, and trim approvals.
Proactively streamline workflows and improve design and development processes.
Create clear, compelling presentation decks and confidently present design concepts to internal stakeholders.