Designer - Men's

Fashionnova; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401k match

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)

Weekly catered lunches

Team bonding events

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fashionnova in Beverly Hills is looking for a Designer - Men's to drive design and execution within the Men's Category. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional partners and requires a comprehensive understanding of men's fashion, trendsetting design, and strong communication skills.

A successful candidate should have 5-7+ years of experience in men's apparel design, expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment. The position offers opportunities for career growth and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of design experience specifically within Men's Apparel.
• Incredibly creative and innovative with strong knowledge of men's fashion.
• Ability to handle multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design brand-appropriate fashion in line with design directives.
• Staying informed on global men's fashion trends.
• Create clear presentation decks for design ideas.

Skills

Hand sketching technique

Knowledge of men's fashion market

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication and presentation skills

Detail-oriented

Leadership and team player

Solutions-driven

Education

BFA/BA Degree in Fashion Design or related field

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

As the Designer - Men's, you will be responsible for driving the trend-to-market design, execution, and management of the Men's Category (Nova Men). You will join a fast-paced, high-volume, and creative team, and should bring an innovative, trend-setting, and adaptable approach to design that is clear, compelling, and instantly aligns with our brand’s aesthetic and customer base.

In this role, you will need to clearly communicate creative ideas to both supervisors and stakeholders, collaborate on ideation with fellow designers, and work closely with the product development team to deliver solutions that are timely and effective. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners on the fit and execution, as well as work closely with merchant partners to understand the Nova Men customer needs and drive aggressive sales growth within the category.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Staying informed on global men's fashion trends, new techniques, and resources within the industry at large.
• Designing brand-appropriate fashion in line with concepts, design directives, and existing men's apparel product lines (e.g., streetwear, denim, basics, accessories, tailoring, etc.).
• Hand-sketching ideas in a way that clearly communicates design, construction, and fabrication.
• Leading and mentoring CAD Designers and junior team members on concept, construction, and calendar.
• Overseeing line sheet management and ensuring they are regularly updated by the team.
• Innovating and partnering with PD teams on new fabric, trim, and construction developments specific to men's wear.
• Directing fittings from first prototypes to fit samples, ensuring design aesthetic, men's specific sizing/grading, materials, and overall garment quality.
• Partnering with technical design in the creation of tech packs and as well as during fit sessions.
• Partnering with pattern-maker, as needed, on prototypes.
• Managing your time within the brand calendar to ensure all major, rapid-turnaround milestones are hit.
• Following up on all pre-production details: color, fabric/trim; to ensure consistency with brand decisions.
• Taking ownership of projects from concept through production.
• Taking initiative to streamline and innovate processes to help make workflow more efficient.
• Creating clear, compelling presentation decks and confidently presenting design ideas to both small and large groups.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• 5-7+ years of design experience specifically within the Men's Apparel space (denim, streetwear, tailoring, or high-volume fashion is highly preferred).
• Skilled hand sketching technique.
• Incredibly creative and innovative with strong, proven knowledge of the men's fashion market and emerging street 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.
• Schedule of this position: Monday – Friday | Core business hours | Onsite in Beverly Hills

BENEFITS

• NEW state-of-the-art HQ in Beverly Hills!
• Formalized career paths for continued professional growth.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental and Vision.
• 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility.
• Weekly catered lunches & fully-stock kitchen pantry!
• Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings.
• Summer Fridays Early Departure.
• Team bonding events and programs.
• Attractive employee discounts!

Fashion Nova, LLC, and subsidiaries thereof, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are steadfast in our commitment to equal employment opportunities and pledge that these objectives are reflected in all aspects of our daily operations. We will continue to recruit, hire, train, and advance in employment qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, criminal history or status as an individual with a disability; and shall not discriminate against any individual, any such characteristic, nor any other classification protected by local, state and|or federal law.