Sr Trend Forecaster

Edikted; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Hybrid work model

Dog-friendly office

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Edikted is seeking a Senior Trend Forecaster to lead high-volume forecasting, identify 300–400 unique styles monthly, and guide seasonal direction in a fast-paced market.

You will manage a trend team, collaborate with senior leaders, and ensure timely, actionable outputs for design, product, and marketing teams. Hybrid work model and competitive benefits are offered in this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in trend forecasting within fashion.
• Strong knowledge of digital fashion trends and fast fashion.
• Ability to translate social media data into product direction.
• Excellent presentation and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting of 300–400 styles per month across categories.
• Research global trends, street style, and culture signals.
• Monitor social platforms to spot emerging trends and moments.
• Develop seasonal trend directions, silhouettes, colors, fabrics, prints.
• Create trend decks, mood boards, and inspiration packs for teams.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align insights with product/go-to-market.
• Maintain a trend calendar supporting design, development, and marketing timelines.
• Track competitor activity and market shifts to guide direction.
• Stay current on cultural and digital shifts impacting fashion.

Skills

Trend forecasting

Editorial eye

Social media analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design/Trend Forecasting

Job description

As Sr. Trend forecaster, you will lead high-volume trend forecasting, identifying 300–400 unique and commercially relevant styles each month by analyzing global fashion trends and social media platforms. You will drive seasonal trend direction, manage a team of trend forecasters, and collaborate closely with the Head of Trend and VP of Development to ensure Edikted stays ahead in a fast-paced, trend-driven market.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Head of trend identify 300–400 unique, trend-forward, and commercially viable styles per month across categories
• Research and analyze global fashion trends, street style, and culture signals
• Monitor social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube) to spot emerging trends and viral fashion moments
• Support the development of seasonal and monthly trend direction, including key silhouettes, colors, fabrics, and prints
• Create and present visually compelling trend decks, mood boards, and inspiration packs to inform design and product teams
• Collaborate with the Head of Trend, Head of Fashion, and VP of Development to align trend insights with product and go-to-market strategies
• Maintain and contribute to a trend calendar that supports key design, development, and marketing timelines
• Track competitor activity and market shifts to help shape short-term and long-term product direction
• Stay on the pulse of cultural and digital shifts influencing fashion and behavior
• Ensure all trend outputs are timely, clear, and actionable for cross-functional teams

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in trend forecasting, color, and style development within the fashion industry
• Deep knowledge of trendy culture, digital fashion trends, and the fast fashion retail space
• Skilled in identifying high-volume, trend-led styles with a commercial lens
• Strong ability to interpret social media data and translate it into actionable product direction
• Highly creative with a sharp editorial eye and strong analytical thinking
• Proficient in visual presentation tools and trend platforms; expert in using TikTok, Instagram, and other digital trend sources
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Trend Forecasting, or a related field

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary depending on experience and open to relocation.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Hybrid work model: Monday–Thursday in-office, Fridays work from home.
• Dog-friendly office that values a positive and collaborative atmosphere.
• Opportunity to help shape scalable financial and accounting processes as the company grows.