Head Designer

SBH Fashion; Village of Roslyn (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

SBH Fashion is seeking a Head Designer for its Long Island, New York location. The selected candidate will be responsible for designing seasonal collections for tween and junior customers with a focus on innovative trends and quality.

The ideal applicant should possess a degree in Fashion Design, with over 3 years of relevant experience in apparel design, particularly for girls’ and junior fashion. A thorough understanding of color and fabric pairing is essential as well as the ability to manage multiple design projects effectively.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of apparel design experience, preferably in tween, junior, or contemporary fashion.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience creating technical flats, CAD artwork, and tech packs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal apparel collections aligning with brand aesthetic.
• Research fashion trends, fabrics, colors, and silhouettes.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure collection meets business objectives.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Fashion design

Garment construction

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Long Island, New York.

Job Title

Head Designer

This role will be responsible for designing and developing seasonal collections for our tween and junior customer, with a focus on fashion-forward silhouettes, special occasion dresses, sportswear, and coordinated separates. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for color, print, fabrication, and emerging trends, while understanding the balance between fashion, fit, quality, and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal apparel collections that align with the brand aesthetic and customer.
• Research fashion trends, market opportunities, fabrics, colors, trims, and silhouettes.
• Create sketches, technical flats, CADs, and presentation boards for seasonal line development.
• Develop seasonal color palettes, print concepts, and design direction.
• Collaborate with merchandising, sales, and production teams to ensure collections meet business objectives.
• Prepare and maintain detailed tech packs and design specifications.
• Review samples and provide fit, construction, and styling comments throughout development.
• Work directly with overseas factories and vendors to communicate design intent and ensure product execution.
• Attend fittings and participate in product review meetings.
• Partner with sourcing and production teams to identify cost-effective materials and construction methods.
• Ensure all designs meet quality standards, target costing, and delivery timelines.
• Maintain awareness of competitive brands, retail trends, and customer preferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 3+ years of apparel design experience, preferably in girls’, tween, junior, or contemporary fashion.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience creating technical flats, CAD artwork, and tech packs.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and fabrication.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of overseas product development and manufacturing processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing dresses, occasion wear, sportswear, or coordinated collections.
• Knowledge of print development and embellishment techniques.
• Experience working with Shopify, PLM, or apparel management systems is a plus.
• Passion for trend forecasting and youth fashion markets.

Salary

$120,000