Sr Designer - Women's Tops & Fashion

PACSUN•Anaheim, CA

12h•$102,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Helps elevate to the next level by developing strategic thinking and skills to motivate staff. This role oversees additional areas while balancing existing design responsibilities. Seeking an experienced design leader with deep expertise in the Tops category across both soft wovens and cut-and-sew knits, combined with a proven track record of managing and overseeing additional product categories including soft wovens and cut and sew knits. This role is responsible for driving the creative vision across multiple product categories while balancing strategic leadership with hands-on design execution. Partners closely with the VP of Design to develop seasonal concepts, color palettes, print, pattern, fabric, and trim direction, ensuring a cohesive brand aesthetic across all categories. Leads, mentors, and develops a high-performing design team, fostering creativity while maintaining accountability for business objectives, seasonal calendars, and product deadlines. Oversees the design process from concept through final execution, establishing product standards that deliver innovation, commercial success, and brand integrity. Collaborates cross-functionally with Merchandising, Product Development, and Technical Design to ensure product quality, fit, construction, timing, and profitability. Continuously evaluates market trends and the competitive landscape to identify opportunities for innovation and growth.

Requirements

8+ years of apparel design experience, with significant expertise in Tops across soft woven and cut-and-sew knit categories.
Proven experience managing and overseeing multiple trend-forward product categories while leading design teams.
Strong leadership experience mentoring and developing designers in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced knowledge of garment construction, fit, patternmaking, textiles, washes, embellishments, trims, and finishing techniques.
Extensive experience in fabric sourcing, trim development, color development, and seasonal concept creation.
Strong understanding of market trends, consumer insights, and competitive positioning.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, and PDM/PLM systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the design strategy for the business, including soft wovens and cut-and-sew knits, while overseeing several product categories.
Partner with the VP of Design to establish seasonal concepts, color direction, print and pattern, fabric, trim, and silhouette strategies.
Design products from concept through production, ensuring creative excellence while meeting all seasonal calendar milestones.
Mentor, develop, and inspire design talent, cultivating a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
Shop domestic and international markets to identify emerging trends, fabrics, trims, and new product opportunities that strengthen brand positioning.
Partner closely with Merchandising, Product Development, and Technical Design to ensure garment fit, construction, quality, costing, and calendar execution.
Maintain a cohesive design vision across all owned categories while ensuring commercial relevance and trend leadership.
Analyze the competitive landscape to identify whitespace opportunities and drive product innovation.
Uphold strong communication and cross-functional collaboration to deliver exceptional product and business results.
Operate with the highest level of conduct, integrity, and confidentiality; setting the example for leaders and associates.
Develop and nurture strong cross functional partnerships; driving business results and inspiring a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
Serve as a Pacsun advocate in the industry and marketplace.
Recruit, identify, develop, and retain talent that delivers performance excellence.
As a manager, serve as a leader of company culture, norms, and conduct.
Ability to balance a strong management presence with a high level of approachability, encouraging and eliciting associate feedback and interaction.