Senior Designer

Jobtailor; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned apparel designer to lead seasonal collections, interpreting trends and translating them into on-brand concepts. You will create mood boards, color palettes, and technical sketches, collaborating with product development and sourcing to ensure designs meet production standards.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in branded/licensed apparel design, strong Adobe skills, and the ability to mentor junior designers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in apparel design, preferably branded or licensed environments.
• Strong understanding of fabrics, garment construction, fit, and manufacturing processes.
• Expert-level proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and other design tools.
• Strong creative and conceptual thinking with balance of trend and commercial viability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across creative, product, and business functions.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience designing for licensed, entertainment, or lifestyle brands is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of seasonal apparel collections for the Apparel business unit.
• Research and interpret fashion, color, fabric, and silhouette trends to inspire innovative, on-brand designs.
• Develop concepts, mood boards, color palettes, and apparel direction for each season.
• Create detailed design sketches, technical flats, and artwork using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Sourcing teams to ensure design intent and execution align from concept through production.
• Review and approve garment samples, fabrications, washes, fits, and construction details to maintain design integrity.

Skills

Apparel design

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Trend research

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of seasonal apparel collections for the Apparel business unit.
• Research and interpret fashion, color, fabric, and silhouette trends to inspire innovative, on-brand designs.
• Develop creative concepts, mood boards, color palettes, and apparel direction for each season.
• Create detailed design sketches, technical flats, and artwork using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Sourcing teams to ensure design intent and execution are aligned from concept through production.
• Review and approve garment samples, fabrications, washes, fits, and construction details to maintain design integrity and brand standards.
• Partner with licensors and brand managers to ensure all designs meet creative and contractual requirements.
• Manage multiple design projects and seasonal timelines simultaneously while maintaining a high level of creativity and attention to detail.
• Mentor and support junior designers and design assistants within the team.
• Participate in internal product reviews, presentations, and line showings.
• Maintain organized files, digital assets, and sample records to support efficient team workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field required.
• 6+ years of experience in apparel design, preferably within branded or licensed environments.
• Strong understanding of fabrics, garment construction, fit, and apparel manufacturing processes.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other design tools.
• Strong creative and conceptual thinking skills with the ability to balance trend innovation and commercial viability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across creative, product, and business functions.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience designing for licensed, entertainment, or lifestyle brands is highly preferred.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in apparel design with a strong focus on trend research, creative concept development, and technical execution using Adobe Creative Suite. Proven ability to manage multiple design projects while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams and mentoring junior designers.

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design