SENIOR DESIGNER, DRESSES/SOFT WOVEN
About The Position
The Senior Designer, Dresses & Soft Wovens designs and executes monthly collections, ensuring styles are aligned with the brand, suitable for production, and commercially impactful. The role requires elevated taste, a commitment to product excellence, and strong organizational skills to manage work from initial concept through final production hand-off. The designer researches fabrics and inspiration, develops cohesive designs that align with the brand aesthetic and L'AGENCE customer profile, and creates detailed Design Cards with sketches, technical information, bills of materials, and factory references. The role participates in fit sessions, reviews prototypes and salesman samples, communicates revisions, and collaborates with Research & Development, Product Development, and Technical Design throughout product development. Working with the VP of Design, the Senior Designer helps define style direction and tracks hand-offs and sample reviews against the SKU plan and collection calendar. The role also monitors trends, the competitive retail landscape, and style performance to inform design decisions, while managing multiple deadlines and resolving technical and aesthetic challenges. This position is in-office Monday through Friday in Los Angeles, California.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in a designer capacity, with significant strength in women's soft wovens, including dresses and tops.
- Solid knowledge of execution processes and quality standards comparable to luxury or designer brands.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Exceptional organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, collaborative team player with strong personal accountability and the ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment with last-minute changes.
- Advanced organizational and communication skills.
- Office environment experience.
Nice To Haves
- Some tailoring experience is preferred.
- Experience with a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute cohesive monthly collections across Dresses and Soft Wovens.
- Research fabric sourcing and design inspiration, bringing forward ideas aligned with the brand aesthetic and L'AGENCE customer profile.
- Create comprehensive Design Cards with illustrated sketches, technical details, bills of materials, and references for factory execution.
- Attend fit sessions, communicate style and fit intent, and provide timely and accurate revisions.
- Review prototypes and salesman samples with teams to resolve discrepancies.
- Partner with the VP of Design to define style direction and maintain oversight of style hand-offs and sample reviews against the SKU plan and collection calendar.
- Collaborate with Research & Development, Product Development, and Technical Design throughout development, including mock-ups, fit-list prioritization, and final fit comments.
- Stay informed about current and emerging trends, the competitive retail landscape, and best- and worst-performing styles to guide design decisions.
- Manage multiple tasks and deadlines with urgency and apply creative solutions to technical and aesthetic challenges.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
