APPAREL DESIGNER - SWEATERS

La La Land Creative Co.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative design studio is seeking a full-time Apparel Designer specializing in sweaters to work in their Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will possess over 4 years of design experience, particularly in women's apparel, and have expert skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Responsibilities include designing new collections, attending fittings, and collaborating with the design team. Competitive salary of $75,000–$95,000 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years working as a designer with emphasis on sweaters.
• 7+ years of experience in women's apparel design preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of construction and experience fitting full fashion sweaters.

Responsibilities

• Design fashion line from concept to production.
• Conduct study of competitive retail markets for design ideas.
• Create and update flats, tech packs, and CADs.
• Attend fittings and communicate design ideas.
• Work collaboratively within the design team.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Creative ability

Merchandising ability

Knowledge of fibers

Understanding trends

Education

Degree in Fashion Design

Tools

MS Office

Job description

LaLa Land Creative Co is a Los Angeles based design studio, specializing in quick‑turn domestic production and creative business solutions for retailers. We are passionate about the creative process and love what we do. Our goal is to not just provide fashion to the marketplace, but to do it strategically; hand‑in‑hand with the retailers, helping them to have the right trends in the right volume at the right time with the ability to scale and react to what their customer votes for. This unique fusion of a retail mindset with exceptional creativity sets us apart as we passionately chase the future of the apparel design business.

APPAREL DESIGNER – SWEATERS

Full‑time, In‑office M‑F

Responsibilities

• Design into line plan following development from concept through production.
• Conduct frequent study of competitive and aspirational retail markets, vintage and flea markets to identify new seasonal silhouette, colour, concept, stitch, pattern and yarns.
• Create and update detailed flats, comprehensive tech packs, and CADs.
• Interpret sales to inform design decisions and development.
• Maintain updated line sheets.
• Attend fittings and communicate ideas clearly to execute fit and vision.
• Effectively work with sales on PD concepts and producing sales samples.
• Follow design calendar, proactively addressing any scheduling obstacles.
• Prepare line & presentation materials for milestone meetings & market appointments.
• Exhibit flexibility, accuracy, structure, responsibility, and a results‑oriented approach.
• Thoughtfully create exciting, brand‑right product within appropriate pricing, construction and execution, considering the retailer and margin.
• Foster a collaborative environment and work as an integral part of the team.
• Approve knit‑downs and yarn submits.

Skills and Requirements

• Expert skill in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, functional knowledge of MS Office.
• Excellent communication, presentation, time‑management, and interpersonal skills with a strong capacity for effective teamwork.
• Highly detail‑oriented and self‑motivated.
• Extensive knowledge of construction and experience fitting full fashion sweaters.
• Experience sourcing yarns and vast knowledge of diverse fibers and qualities.
• Strong merchandising ability to create compelling product stories.
• Strong understanding of how to translate trends into mass‑market items.
• 4+ years working as a designer with an emphasis on sweaters.
• High taste level and creative ability.
• Ability to work full time in LA office.

Education and Experience

• Degree in Fashion Design.
• 7+ years of experience in women’s apparel design with supervisory experience preferred.

Compensation

$75,000–$95,000 a year, DOE. Biweekly pay.