Luxury Eveningwear Designer — Concept to Collection

Tanya Taylor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanya Taylor's Delphine brand is seeking a Fashion Designer to support the design and development of our women’s eveningwear line, from concept through production, in our New York office.

This hands-on role collaborates with the Design Director, Product Development, and Technical Design, as well as overseas factories, to deliver cohesive collections that honor luxury craftsmanship and the brand’s aesthetic.

Qualifications

• Experience in women's eveningwear, cocktail, or luxury ready-to-wear.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, patternmaking, draping, fit, and sewing techniques.
• Experience designing collections from concept through production with domestic and overseas partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the seasonal design process for Delphine across all categories, developing cohesive collections that align with the brand's aesthetic, business objectives, and customer.
• Research seasonal trends, fabrics, colors, silhouettes, embellishment techniques, and market opportunities to create commercially successful collections.
• Create original sketches, embroidery layouts, CADs, technical flats, and detailed design packages for development and production.
• Help select fabrics, trims, laces, embroideries, prints, and embellishments that support the design vision while meeting costing and production requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Product Development throughout the development process to ensure designs are executed accurately, on time, and within budget.
• Attend fit sessions and work with Technical Design to achieve desired fit, proportion, construction, and overall garment quality.
• Partner with Product Development and Production to balance creativity with manufacturability, target costs, and delivery timelines.
• Work closely with overseas and domestic vendors to develop exclusive fabrics, trims, embroidery placements, and special construction techniques.
• Maintain design boards, seasonal inspiration, color palettes, and presentation materials throughout each development cycle.
• Participate in merchandising reviews to ensure collections offer the appropriate assortment, pricing architecture, and product mix.
• Continuously identify opportunities for innovation while maintaining the brand's signature aesthetic and high standards of craftsmanship.

Skills

Fashion design

Eveningwear

CAD

Sketching

Patternmaking

Fabric development

Collaboration

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Tanya Taylor's Delphine brand is seeking a Fashion Designer to support the design and development of our women’s eveningwear line, from concept through production, in our New York office.

This hands-on role collaborates with the Design Director, Product Development, and Technical Design, as well as overseas factories, to deliver cohesive collections that honor luxury craftsmanship and the brand’s aesthetic.