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Fashion Designer Dresses, Wovens & Sweaters

Location
New York, NY
Work type
On-site
Posted
2026-08-27

Job description

Design and develop Dresses, TSD, Wovens, and/or Sweaters aligned with the brand's luxury/contemporary aesthetic.
Create exceptional hand and/or digital sketches that clearly communicate silhouette, proportion, construction, details, and design intent.
Conduct market, trend, cultural, and competitive research and translate inspiration into commercially relevant design concepts.
Develop cohesive seasonal concepts, color stories, material direction, and design narratives.
Create detailed technical sketches and design specifications to support product development.
Apply strong knowledge of garment construction, fabrication, stitching, finishing, fit, and production techniques.
Collaborate with technical design, product development, sourcing, and production teams to translate creative concepts into finished products.
Review samples and provide clear feedback to ensure the final product reflects the original design intent.
Research, source, and thoughtfully edit inspiration to establish a distinctive and cohesive design point of view.
Present concepts and collections through compelling visual storytelling and presentations.
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

Professional fashion design experience in the luxury or contemporary market.
Direct experience designing Dresses / TSD, Wovens, and/or Sweaters.
Exceptional sketching and illustration skills, with the ability to communicate silhouette, proportion, construction, and design intent.
Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrication, stitching, finishing, fit, and product execution.
Strong research, trend analysis, and concept development skills.
Ability to translate inspiration into a clear and cohesive design point of view.
Strong visual presentation and storytelling abilities.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Portfolio required demonstrating relevant category experience and design capabilities.
Portfolio Must Demonstrate
Strong Dresses / TSD, Wovens, and/or Sweaters experience
Excellent hand or digital sketching
Sophisticated understanding of silhouette and proportion
Garment construction and technical knowledge
Fabrication and material understanding
Research and concept development
Cohesive collection/seasonal storytelling
Strong visual presentation
Clear progression from inspiration concept sketch product execution
The strongest candidate will have a luxury or contemporary fashion background, deep expertise in Dresses/TSD, Wovens and/or Sweaters, and a portfolio that demonstrates both exceptional creative design ability and strong technical/product execution skills.

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