Senior Designer (Apparel)

Spiritual Gangster; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

401k Plan

Vacation and Sick leave

Employee discount

Job summary

Spiritual Gangster seeks an experienced Senior Designer to drive women’s lifestyle collections from concept to production. You’ll partner with the VP of Design and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, commercially driven products that embody the brand’s elevated storytelling.

The role requires strong leadership, creative direction, and ability to mentor junior designers while collaborating with overseas factories and vendors. On-site in Los Angeles with Friday remote opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Apparel Design or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of women’s lifestyle collections across knits, wovens, and outerwear.
• Drive concept development through trend research, fabric innovation, color direction, and market analysis.
• Develop seasonal design boards, silhouettes, trim direction, and category strategies.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production teams.
• Create tech packs, garment sketches, construction callouts, and trim developments.

Skills

Concept development

Trend analysis

Illustrator

Flat sketching

Tech packs

Cross-functional collaboration

Team leadership

Fabric sourcing

Education

College degree in Apparel Design

6-8 years experience in design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

PLM software

Microsoft Excel & OS

Job description

Company Introduction

Inspired by yogis, athletes, artists, and musicians worldwide, we create collections to encourage the high vibration practices of living in gratitude, giving back, and choosing kindness. Our mission is to inspire positivity, generosity, kindness, and connectedness with this goal in mind: May all beings everywhere be happy and free.

General Summary

The Designer will play a key role in bringing the Spiritual Gangster vision to life through innovative, elevated, and commercially driven product design. Partnering closely with the VP of Design and cross-functional teams, this role will contribute to the creation and execution of seasonal collections across multiple categories, from concept through production. The ideal candidate is highly creative, trend-aware, detail-oriented, and passionate about designing product that inspires and connects with our customer.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where creativity, innovation, and strong product storytelling are highly valued. Responsibilities include developing concepts and seasonal assortments, creating tech packs and flat sketches, maintaining visual line plans, participating in fittings, and partnering with Product Development and Technical Design to ensure design integrity and execution excellence throughout the product lifecycle.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the design and execution of women’s lifestyle collections across cut & sew knits, sweaters, outerwear, soft accessories, and seasonal capsule collections
• Drive concept development through trend research, fabric innovation, color direction, and market analysis to create commercially successful collections
• Develop seasonal design boards, silhouettes, trim direction, and category strategies aligned with brand identity and business goals
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production teams throughout the product lifecycle
• Create detailed tech packs, garment sketches, construction callouts, and trim developments to ensure accurate execution with overseas vendors
• Oversee fit sessions and provide clear fit, construction, and aesthetic direction to maintain design integrity and brand standards
• Manage and mentor Associate and Assistant Designers, providing leadership, creative direction, and professional development support
• Collaborate closely with vendors and mills on fabric sourcing, wash development, print execution, and costing initiatives
• Support in seasonal presentations including line reviews and product strategies to senior leadership team
• Maintain seasonal line plans, style tracking, and development calendars while ensuring deadlines and deliverables are consistently met
• Drive innovation through new silhouettes, fabrication techniques, sustainable initiatives, and emerging market trends
• Audit and review all seasonal collateral including tech packs, line sheets, visual boards, and product decks for accuracy and consistency
• Create and manage trim developments, artwork direction, graphic applications, and packaging details where applicable
• Support special projects, collaborations, and limited-edition launches from concept through production execution
• Ensure all collections balance creative vision, customer relevance, margin goals, and brand positioning
• Attend fittings and production meetings regularly to maintain product quality, fit consistency, and design intent throughout development

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill in completing multiple tasks at once
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers, customers, and vendors
• Ability to work independently and meet managerial goals
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Sweater experience is a plus
• Expert in creating tech packs
• Expert knowledge in Illustrator
• Advanced understanding of garment construction and wash
• Ability to sketch flat garments and make construction call outs
• Must be positive, a critical thinker, organized, a team player, very detail-oriented, and a fast learner
• Knowledge of Microsoft OS (excel, outlook, teams) & Apple OS (the company laptop is a mac) & Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Knowledge of PLM software a plus but not required

Required Education and Experience

• College degree in Apparel Design or related field preferred
• Minimum 6-8 years of experience designing women’s cut & sew knits and/or wovens
• Strong expertise in seasonal collection development, garment construction, fittings, and cross-functional collaboration
• Proven ability to lead product from concept through production in a fast-paced environment
• Experience mentoring junior team members and partnering with vendors and overseas factories
• This position is on-site at the Spiritual Gangster Los Angeles, CA office with remote work on most Fridays.

Benefits & Perks

Benefits

• Multiple Medical plans, plus HSA and FSA options
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance - 2x annual earnings paid by company
• 401k Plan
• Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance options
• Vacation and Sick leave

Perks

• Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages
• Dog-friendly office
• Free swag
• Generous employee discount on products
• Annual Holiday Party
• Invitations to pop-ups and other company events

Spiritual Gangster provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination. Spiritual Gangster takes allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously and will promptly investigate when such behavior is reported.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.