Associate Designer - Women's
About The Position
The Associate Designer supports Fashion Nova’s women’s line across assigned product categories, contributing to design execution, technical detailing, and line maintenance from initial concept to market. Working within a fast-paced creative team, the role brings an innovative, detail-oriented, and adaptable approach aligned with the brand’s aesthetic. The Associate Designer helps translate creative ideas into design assets, collaborates with fellow designers during ideation, and partners with Product Development and Technical Design to deliver timely, high-quality garments. The position also supports cross-functional partners in fit sessions and line management and works with merchandising to understand customer needs and support product success. The role is onsite in Beverly Hills, Monday through Friday during core business hours, and calls for 3–5 years of fashion design experience in a fast-paced, trend-driven apparel environment. A BFA or BA in Fashion Design, or equivalent experience, is required.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of fashion design experience in a fast-paced, trend-driven apparel environment.
- Strong hand-sketching abilities and proficiency creating technical CADs.
- Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop, and Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
- Creative mindset and keen eye for fashion trends, color, fabric, and inclusive design.
- Exceptional organizational skills and precise attention to detail in technical specifications and line sheets.
- Strong team spirit; adaptable, solutions-oriented, and willing to contribute with an all-hands-on-deck mentality.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; comfortable presenting design concepts in team settings.
- Ability to handle confidential design and business information discreetly.
- BFA or BA degree in Fashion Design, or equivalent experience.
- Fluency in English.
Nice To Haves
- Additional language skills.
Responsibilities
- Research emerging trends, techniques, fabrics, and industry innovations to bring fresh ideas to the team.
- Design brand-appropriate fashion in alignment with seasonal concepts, creative directives, and existing product lines under senior design leadership.
- Hand-sketch design concepts and create detailed, accurate technical sketches and CADs for assigned categories.
- Help manage and maintain line sheets, sample tracking, and seasonal design documentation.
- Collaborate with Product Development on product developments, fabric sourcing, trim callouts, and garment details.
- Participate in fit sessions with Senior Designers and Technical Design from prototype through approval; take detailed notes and support tech pack creation.
- Track and follow up on design details, including lab dips, fabric swatches, and trims, to ensure consistency with approved brand direction.
- Manage daily tasks within the brand calendar and meet key deadlines and milestones.
- Help prepare presentation decks, trend boards, and digital mock-ups for creative reviews and meetings.
- Support workflow efficiency and maintain an organized design workspace and digital asset library.
Benefits
- Formalized career paths for continued professional growth.
- Flexible paid time off (PTO).
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) match with immediate vesting upon eligibility.
- Weekly catered lunches and a fully stocked kitchen pantry.
- Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings.
- Summer Fridays Early Departure.
- Team bonding events and programs.
- Employee discounts.
- Upcoming state-of-the-art headquarters in Beverly Hills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
