Insomniac - Cut & Sew / Fashion Designer, Apparel

Insomniac Events•Los Angeles, CA

52d•Onsite

About The Position

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority. Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. Insomniac is looking for a Cut & Sew / Fashion Designer to lead the creation of Insomniac’s elevated fashion line. This standalone collection complements our festival merchandise while pushing the brand into new territory with streetwear-driven, performance-ready pieces. This candidate can provide a strong creative point of view, blending music culture, streetwear aesthetics, and functional fashion for festival environments. They’ll partner with Creative, Merchandising, and Production teams to design innovative collections that resonate with our community and reinforce Insomniac’s position at the intersection of music, fashion, and youth culture. This position will report to the Apparel Director, Creative. This is not a remote position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field
3+ years of apparel design experience, ideally in streetwear, performance wear, or music-related fashion
Strong portfolio demonstrating concept-to-production design work
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), Figma, and CAD programs
Solid understanding of garment construction, fabric properties, and production processes
Strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills
Passion for music, nightlife, and youth culture, particularly in electronic music and festivals

Responsibilities

Design and develop seasonal apparel collections from concept through production, including streetwear, festival wear, and performance gear
Create mood boards, sketches, color palettes, technical flats, and detailed tech packs
Select fabrics, trims, and finishes that balance design intent, functionality, and cost feasibility
Partner with Production and Technical teams on prototyping, fit sessions, and design integrity
Research fashion, streetwear, and festival culture trends to inform design direction and identify whitespace opportunities
Collaborate with Creative, Merchandising, Marketing, and Event teams to ensure cohesive storytelling across collections and campaigns
Develop exclusive capsule collections for festivals and special events
Introduce innovative materials, silhouettes, and garment functionalities (e.g., reflective trims, UV-reactive inks, quick-dry fabrics)
Maintain alignment with Insomniac’s brand DNA while pushing creative boundaries and driving cultural relevance
Manage design files, collection overviews, and cost engineering processes to ensure commercial viability
Train and provide support in onboarding team members, clients, vendors and partners when needed
All other projects and initiatives as identified