Sr. Designer

PISTOLA Denim•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented Sr. Designer to join our team and drive the design process for private label lines. This role involves collaborating on trend direction, product vision, and ensuring designs meet the needs of our specific customer demographics and performance data. You will be responsible for the entire design process, from initial concept and raw material sourcing to final fit and production, while managing budgets and identifying process improvements.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in women’s design, with explicit expertise in sweaters, cut-and-sew knits, and RTW categories.
Elevated aesthetic with a proven ability to translate trends into commercially successful, high-volume product lines.
Strong knowledge of sweater construction, yarn gauge, garment-dye techniques, knit fabrics, woven drape, and trim sourcing.
Demonstrated experience designing for private label partnerships, wholesale accounts, or subscription/data-driven retail channels (experience working with Stitch Fix is a major plus).
Proven success leading the design process from concept through final production while maintaining strict calendar accountability.
Strong understanding of target costings, margin targets, and designing to price points.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a calm, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving.
Exceptional collaboration, communication, and presentation skills when working with internal cross-functional teams and external partner contacts.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Stitch Fix is a major plus.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director, Private Labels on trend direction, and product vision across non-denim categories (sweaters, cut-and-sew knits, and RTW).
Drive the design process for private label lines, balancing the KNG aesthetic with Stitch Fix’s specific customer demographics, fit preferences, and performance data.
Present collection concepts through trend analysis, mood boards, yarn/fabric recommendations, and key item stories tailored to partner needs.
Lead raw material sourcing and fabric/yarn development with domestic and international suppliers, staying ahead of innovations in sweater yarns, knit structures, and woven fabrications.
Own design from initial sketch to final fit, ensuring silhouette, drape, fabric performance, trim, and construction align with quality standards.
Guide fittings, problem-solve production and technical issues, and maintain fit consistency across all non-denim product categories.
Partner closely with Product Development, Merchandising, Tech Design, and Production to ensure design calendar milestones and target margins are consistently met.
Analyze partner sales feedback and data to continually refine styles, update core drivers, and capture emerging trend opportunities.
Manage seasonal development and sample budgets with accountability and accuracy.
Identify process improvements and implement workflow efficiencies for the private label design lifecycle.