DESIGNER

Fbbrands; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA contribution

401K match

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

FULLBEAUTY Brands is seeking a fashion Designer to lead the brand’s seasonal creative direction and product storytelling. You will partner with the Director of Design to define vision, color, print, and materials across categories, driving development from concept to production.

The role requires strong design experience, proficiency in Illustrator/Photoshop, and collaboration with Merchandising, Sourcing, Marketing, and Leadership to deliver cohesive collections and digital assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of Design experience with strong product development across women’s wear.
• Ability to develop commercial color & print direction that is trend-right with guidance from Design Director.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is a must.
• Understanding of marketing and branding.
• Strong Team Player.
• Excellent taste level in product and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the seasonal creative direction across all product categories, establishing brand-aligned concepts and color direction.
• Collaborate with Sourcing to identify fabrics, trims, and materials supporting seasonal strategies.
• Oversee product development, fittings, and communication of design intent throughout development.
• Guide CAD team, prioritize workload, and ensure seasonal deliverables on time.
• Create digital assets for ecommerce and marketing campaigns using AI tools.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

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DESIGNER

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2373

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

FULLBEAUTY Brands™ is the premier fashion and lifestyle destination for the plus size customer. We are an online and catalog marketplace offering a curated collection of the finest family of plus size brands and thousands of products.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The fashion Designer serves as the Design Lead for the brand, partnering directly with the Director of Design to establish the seasonal creative vision across all product categories. This role is responsible for developing brand-aligned seasonal concepts, identifying new product opportunities, directing color, print and material strategies, and leading the execution of seasonal assortments from concept through production.

The Designer supports the design team, manages seasonal workload and priorities, and partners closely with Merchandising, Sourcing, Marketing, and Executive Leadership to ensure cohesive product storytelling and successful delivery of business objectives. This role also supports the creation of digital marketing assets through emerging AI technologies for social media and e-commerce platforms.

Primary Responsibilities:

Seasonal Creative Direction

• Develop the overall seasonal design vision, establishing brand-aligned concepts, product stories, color direction, print strategies, and new style development across all product categories.
• Create trend-right, brand-aligned color palettes and print concepts that meet seasonal assortment needs while maintaining a cohesive brand point of view.
• Conduct comprehensive trend research, consumer analysis, and competitive shopping to identify new product opportunities and inform seasonal direction.
• Identify meaningful opportunities for innovation in silhouette, fabrication, trims, and construction to strengthen the product assortment.

Product Development & Execution

• Partner closely with Sourcing to identify, develop, and procure new fabrics, trims, and materials that support seasonal strategies.
• Oversee the turnover of new products to Sourcing, ensuring design intent is clearly communicated throughout development.
• Attend and lead product fittings throughout the development process to ensure fit, quality, construction, and design intent are maintained.
• Review product samples and provide direction throughout development to ensure final product meets brand standards.
• Guide and support the CAD team, providing creative direction, prioritizing workload, assigning projects, and ensuring seasonal deliverables are completed on time.
• Own seasonal assortment boards and product tracking tools to maintain organization, alignment, and visibility throughout the product development calendar.
• Support team members while fostering collaboration, accountability, and creative excellence.

Cross Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with Merchandising, Sourcing, and Marketing to ensure alignment on seasonal objectives, product strategy, and business goals.
• Communicate design direction effectively across cross-functional teams while ensuring timelines and key milestones are achieved.
• Develop compelling product storyboards, trend presentations, fabric boards, and seasonal concept materials to communicate creative vision throughout the organization.

Executive & Brand Communication

• Prepare and present the Design portion of Executive Line Review presentations, communicating seasonal strategy, product direction, color stories, print concepts, and key innovations to executive leadership.
• Translate seasonal concepts into clear visual presentations that support merchandising and business strategies.
• Create digital creative assets for e-commerce, social media, and marketing campaigns, including product imagery and promotional graphics.
• Utilize AI-powered design tools to accelerate creative development, generate marketing concepts, enhance product visualization, and improve design workflow efficiency while maintaining brand standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field
• Minimum 5 years of Design experience with strong product development experience across different product categories in women’s wear
• Ability to develop commercial color & print direction that is trend-right with guidance from Design Director
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is a must.
• Understanding of marketing and branding
• Strong Team Player
• Excellent taste level in product and design

WHY JOIN FULLBEAUTY?

• Competitive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Employer HSA Contribution
• 401K Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid Work Schedule (Corporate)
• Business Casual Attire
• Wellness Initiatives
• 30% Associate Merchandise Discount Across our Family of Brands
• Employee Discount on Travel, Cell Phone Plans and More
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Promote From Within Culture
• Commitment to Being an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Life Insurance Benefits
• Internal charity that supports FULLBEAUTY Brands’ associates and their immediate family members during times of extreme hardship

FULLBEAUTY Brands™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.