Benefits:

Company parties

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Naked Wardrobe is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Associate Fashion Designer with a passion for innovation in contemporary fashion. In this role you will have the exciting opportunity to put your mark on some of the most beloved fashion collections by supporting the Lead Designers and contributing to designs that align with style plans, sales needs, and emerging trends across various categories. You will ensure that your work can be transformed into a finished product efficiently, collaborating with our technical design and production teams while building relationships with external vendors. Join us in a vibrant, customer-centric culture that values your contributions as part of our team.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Collaborate with Design team on seasonal development of knit and woven products, creating detailed tech packs, drapes, and construction details

Assist with the design and development of multiple style categories and fabrications, including cut and sew knits, fully fashioned knits and wovens

Assist in the creation of embellishment and embroidery artwork for seasonal heirloom pieces

Prepare presentation materials such as line sheets and look books

Create and maintain a style library, including tagging samples, capturing photos, and gathering fabric/trim information

Maintain the flow of samples leaving and returning to the design room and assist the design team in creating and updating CADs, uploading styles to the PLM system, and creating tech packs.

Assist with fittings by preparing for fitting sessions, taking photos, tagging garments, and facilitating the overall flow during fittings

Responsible for updates from fittings, design meetings, and other sessions for styles as assigned

Assist with research for future collection development by gathering inspiration and trends

Organize and keep track of approved fabric headers and any development approval forms for fabric, trims, etc.

Exhibit strong skills in garment construction across all categories, including knits and wovens

Take initiative for both the biggest and smallest tasks while being self-sufficient

Be process-oriented, and have a keen eye for details to ensure the highest quality output in all design projects

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in fashion design or related field

5+ years of experience in apparel industry

3-5 years of technical design or related experience

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Share

Strong knowledge of Adobe Suite (Illustrator & Photoshop)

An entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for the apparel business and the ability to work effectively as a team player

Experience working with overseas factories

Understanding of the brand ethos and alignment with Naked Wardrobe’s design aesthetic

Knowledge of garment construction & fabrication, and the ability to create front and flat sketches of garments

Self-starter with grit and a highly creative mindset

Industry

Retail

Employment Type

Full-time