Senior Designer (Apparel)

Spiritual Gangster•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$100,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Designer will play a key role in bringing the Spiritual Gangster vision to life through innovative, elevated, and commercially driven product design. Partnering closely with the VP of Design and cross-functional teams, this role will contribute to the creation and execution of seasonal collections across multiple categories, from concept through production. The ideal candidate is highly creative, trend-aware, detail-oriented, and passionate about designing product that inspires and connects with our customer. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where creativity, innovation, and strong product storytelling are highly valued. Responsibilities include developing concepts and seasonal assortments, creating tech packs and flat sketches, maintaining visual line plans, participating in fittings, and partnering with Product Development and Technical Design to ensure design integrity and execution excellence throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

Skill in completing multiple tasks at once
Skill in oral and written communication
Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers, customers, and vendors
Ability to work independently and meet managerial goals
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Expert in creating tech packs
Expert knowledge in Illustrator
Advanced understanding of garment construction and wash
Ability to sketch flat garments and make construction call outs
Must be positive, a critical thinker, organized, a team player, very detail-oriented, and a fast learner
Knowledge of Microsoft OS (excel, outlook, teams) & Apple OS (the company laptop is a mac) & Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
College degree in Apparel Design or related field preferred
Minimum 6-8 years of experience designing women’s cut & sew knits and/or wovens
Strong expertise in seasonal collection development, garment construction, fittings, and cross-functional collaboration
Proven ability to lead product from concept through production in a fast-paced environment
Experience mentoring junior team members and partnering with vendors and overseas factories

Nice To Haves

Sweater experience is a plus
Knowledge of PLM software a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution of women’s lifestyle collections across cut & sew knits, sweaters, outerwear, soft accessories, and seasonal capsule collections
Drive concept development through trend research, fabric innovation, color direction, and market analysis to create commercially successful collections
Develop seasonal design boards, silhouettes, trim direction, and category strategies aligned with brand identity and business goals
Partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production teams throughout the product lifecycle
Create detailed tech packs, garment sketches, construction callouts, and trim developments to ensure accurate execution with overseas vendors
Oversee fit sessions and provide clear fit, construction, and aesthetic direction to maintain design integrity and brand standards
Manage and mentor Associate and Assistant Designers, providing leadership, creative direction, and professional development support
Collaborate closely with vendors and mills on fabric sourcing, wash development, print execution, and costing initiatives
Support in seasonal presentations including line reviews and product strategies to senior leadership team
Maintain seasonal line plans, style tracking, and development calendars while ensuring deadlines and deliverables are consistently met
Drive innovation through new silhouettes, fabrication techniques, sustainable initiatives, and emerging market trends
Audit and review all seasonal collateral including tech packs, line sheets, visual boards, and product decks for accuracy and consistency
Create and manage trim developments, artwork direction, graphic applications, and packaging details where applicable
Support special projects, collaborations, and limited-edition launches from concept through production execution
Ensure all collections balance creative vision, customer relevance, margin goals, and brand positioning
Attend fittings and production meetings regularly to maintain product quality, fit consistency, and design intent throughout development