Associate Designer / Designer

Danielle Frankel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Danielle Frankel, based in New York City, is looking for a Designer to join the design team. The role demands a refined sensibility for luxury materials, precise construction knowledge, and advanced sketching skills to turn concepts into fully realized garments.

You will work closely with the Creative Director, Design Director, and in-house atelier to bring sketches to final execution and support bridal customization. Portfolio required for consideration.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of design experience with high-end or luxury brands.
• Elevated taste level and a strong eye for detail.
• Strong hand and digital sketching skills, with solid knowledge of garment construction and draping.
• Strong understanding of luxury materials, finishing techniques, embellishments, and trims.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate.

Responsibilities

• Sketch and develop main collection styles from concept through sample.
• Continuously research mood, silhouette, and construction references to support collection concepts.
• Ideate and develop new techniques, drapes, seaming, and construction details.
• Develop full-garment and engineered embroidery concepts, and prepare related tech packs in partnership with the embroidery designer.
• Prepare sketches and specs for the atelier, and support sample follow-up.
• Create sketches and customization packages for custom bridal clients.
• Own WIP tracking for the main collection and customized brides.
• Build and maintain organized presentation boards for design reviews.
• Assist in fittings as needed.
• Act as a brand champion, ensuring all designs reflect the Danielle Frankel vision and aesthetic.

Skills

Design experience

Attention to detail

Hand sketching

Digital sketching

Garment construction

Draping

Luxury materials

Finishing techniques

Embellishments

Trims

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Procreate

Sampling with atelier

Embroidery design

Organization

Multi-tasking

Team player

Job description

Danielle Frankel is seeking a Designer to join our New York City-based design team.

This role requires a refined design sensibility, extensive knowledge of luxury materials and construction, and strong technical execution. The ideal candidate has exceptional sketching skills, with the ability to develop concepts into fully realized garments while working closely with the Creative Director, Design Director, and in-house atelier to bring designs from sketch to final execution.

Responsibilities

• Sketch and develop main collection styles from concept through sample


• Continuously research mood, silhouette, and construction references to support collection concepts


• Ideate and develop new techniques, drapes, seaming, and construction details


• Develop full-garment and engineered embroidery concepts, and prepare related tech packs in partnership with the embroidery designer


• Prepare sketches and specs for the atelier, and support sample follow-up


• Create sketches and customization packages for custom bridal clients


• Own WIP tracking for the main collection and customized brides


• Build and maintain organized presentation boards for design reviews


• Assist in fittings as needed


• Act as a brand champion, ensuring all designs reflect the Danielle Frankel vision and aesthetic

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of design experience with high-end or luxury brands


• Elevated taste level and a strong eye for detail


• Strong hand and digital sketching skills, with solid knowledge of garment construction and draping


• Strong understanding of luxury materials, finishing techniques, embellishments, and trims


• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate


• Experience developing styles through sampling with an atelier or factory


• Experience designing full garment/engineered embroidery


• Highly organized, able to manage multiple workstreams and adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines


• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude

A portfolio is required to be considered.