Senior Dresses Designer

Edikted; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Edikted is seeking a Senior Dress Designer to concept and develop 45–60 innovative, trend-forward dress styles each month, owning the full product lifecycle from inspiration to final sample. This role leads the dress category's creative direction and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with Edikted’s brand vision.

We seek a leader with 5–8 years of dress design experience, strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, and a collaborative, fast-paced work style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Fashion or Apparel Design.
• 5–8 years of experience in fashion design, with hands-on dress category experience.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong design aesthetic, color sense, and conceptual development for dresses.
• In-depth knowledge of dress garment construction, draping, fit, fabrics, prints, trims, and embellishments.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop 45–60 innovative dress styles monthly from concept to final sample.
• Own end-to-end dress design process from ideation to production.

Skills

Leadership

Creative direction

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Fashion or Apparel Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Senior Dress Designer is responsible for conceptualizing and developing 45–60 innovative, trend-forward, and cost-effective dress styles each month. Owning the entire product lifecycle—from sourcing compelling initial inspiration to delivering the final approved sample—this role serves as a key creative driver and leader within the design department. In addition to spearheading the dress category’s creative direction, the Senior Dress Designer manages the daily workflow and collaborates cross-functionally to ensure all collections seamlessly align with Edikted’s overarching brand vision and seasonal goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Concept & Inspiration: Develop original seasonal dress concepts and source deep-dive inspiration, presenting these visions to the Trend Team to drive a cohesive, commercially viable, and trend-forward collection.
• End-to-End Ownership: Drive the dress design process entirely from initial ideation and sketching to the final approved product.
• Tech Pack Creation: Create and oversee detailed tech packs that clearly communicate design intent, including precise dress construction, draping, and finish details for flawless execution by development teams.
• Material Sourcing: Proactively source new, trend-right fabrics, trims, and materials specific to dresses (e.g., wovens, knits, linings, and specialty hardware) ahead of each season, presenting selections to the Trend Team and VP of PD.
• Proto Fittings: Lead proto fittings for adopted dress styles, ensuring optimal fit, drape, and design integrity are maintained while actively incorporating feedback from Buyers and cross-functional teams.
• Timeline Management: Manage seasonal calendars and key development milestones, ensuring all deadlines are met and the dress design process stays strictly on track.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Maintain consistent, proactive communication with partners—including the overseas development team, Production, and Creative teams—to ensure the design vision is executed accurately.
• Sample Tracking: Manage the tracking of sample statuses and development timelines, proactively flagging risks and opportunities in the dress development pipeline.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Mentor and guide junior designers, providing constructive feedback, sharing expertise in dress construction, and offering career development support.
• Troubleshooting: Actively troubleshoot design and production issues alongside management, serving as a reliable resource and problem-solver for the team.
• Market Research: Conduct ongoing market research to source fresh dress inspiration, staying highly informed on emerging silhouettes, the competitive landscape, and category innovation opportunities.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Fashion or Apparel Design.
• Experience: Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in fashion design, with a strict requirement of specialized, hands-on experience in the dress category.
• Leadership: Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Excel.
• Design Acumen: Strong design aesthetic, color sense, and conceptual development skills specifically tailored to dress silhouettes and trends.
• Technical Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of dress-specific garment construction, draping, fit, fabrication (wovens, knits, linings), prints, trims, and embellishments.
• Organization: Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Work Style: Collaborative mindset with the ability to take direction, pivot quickly, and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Why EDIKTED

• Work at the center of a fast-moving, fashion-forward brand
• High creative ownership and visibility
• Opportunity to shape a global brand as it continues to scale
• Collaborative, energetic, and trend-driven environment

Benefits Include

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Hybrid schedule: Monday–Thursday on-site at our Arts District HQ, Fridays remote