Senior Women's Sportswear Designer - Elevate Fabrics & Fit

LIVERPOOL LOS ANGELES; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Designer to partner with the Design Director to shape the women's sportswear collection. This role drives seasonal product direction and translates trends into elevated, commercially viable pieces.

You will lead design from concept through development, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, Sourcing, and Product Development to ensure on-time delivery with high design integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 7–10+ years of women's apparel design experience, sportswear or lifestyle.
• Strong taste with ability to translate trends into commercial product.
• Deep expertise in fabrics, construction, fit, and garment engineering.
• Experience partnering with overseas factories during development.
• Proficiency in Illustrator and PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Design Director to execute the seasonal vision for Women's RTW.
• Identify key items to establish seasonal direction consistent with Liverpool DNA.
• Drive fabric continuity and innovation with sourcing and development teams.
• Conduct trend research and market analysis to identify fashion-relevant opportunities.
• Create detailed sketches, technical flats, color direction, prints, and embellishments.
• Develop tech packs and work with overseas vendors through sampling and development.
• Attend sample reviews and fittings to ensure fit, quality, and design execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver product on time at a high standard.
• Champion product excellence by refining design details and finishing techniques.
• Mentor junior designers and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Maintain awareness of business performance and customer insights for future decisions.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

PLM

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

PLM

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Liverpool Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Designer to partner with the Design Director to shape the women's sportswear collection. This role drives seasonal product direction and translates trends into elevated, commercially viable pieces.

You will lead design from concept through development, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, Sourcing, and Product Development to ensure on-time delivery with high design integrity.