Women's/Missy Branded Designer

Mad Engine Global LLC • Burbank, CA

37d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

MAD Engine Global LLC is a leading apparel company specializing in licensed, branded, and private label products for top retailers across North America. We combine trend-driven design, speed-to-market execution, and strong retail partnerships to deliver innovative collections that resonate with today's consumer. We are seeking a creative, trend-driven Women's/Missy Branded Designer to join our growing Design team. This role is responsible for creating compelling branded apparel collections that balance fashion trends, customer needs, and commercial success across multiple retail channels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of apparel design experience, preferably in Women's/Missy branded or licensed apparel.
• Experience designing for US wholesale retailers and mass-market channels preferred.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, fit, silhouettes, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent knowledge of current fashion trends and consumer preferences.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience using PLM systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing licensed apparel and branded collections.
• Background working with major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Kohl's, JCPenney, Macy's, Ross, Burlington, TJX, or similar accounts.
• Knowledge of print development, graphics, embroidery, washes, and embellishment techniques.
• Experience working directly with overseas factories and global sourcing teams.

Responsibilities

• Design seasonal Women's/Missy branded apparel collections aligned with customer needs and brand identity.
• Develop original concepts, prints, graphics, embellishments, washes, and garment details.
• Create presentation boards, seasonal concepts, color palettes, and trend direction.
• Produce detailed CADs, technical sketches, and artwork using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Build complete assortments that balance fashion, profitability, and retailer expectations.
• Maintain consistency across licensed brands while preserving each brand's unique identity.
• Monitor domestic and international fashion trends through market shopping, trade publications, social media, runway collections, and competitive analysis.
• Conduct regular retail market research to identify opportunities for new product development.
• Translate emerging trends into commercially viable products for the US wholesale market.
• Partner with Merchandising and Sales to develop product strategies that support customer presentations.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Technical Design to ensure products meet fit, construction, cost, and production requirements.
• Communicate design intent clearly to overseas vendors and manufacturing partners.
• Participate in fittings, sample reviews, and product evaluations.
• Assist in preparing seasonal line presentations for internal meetings and customer presentations.
• Modify designs based on retailer feedback while maintaining brand integrity.
• Support special projects and customer-specific initiatives as needed.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting seasonal deadlines.
• Ensure all artwork, CADs, tech information, and design packages are completed according to development calendars.
• Support speed-to-market initiatives with efficient execution and timely communication.

Benefits

• Collaborative, creative team environment
• Fast-paced environment where innovation, teamwork, and entrepreneurial thinking are encouraged
• Opportunity to influence exciting product lines
• Work with leading retail partners
• Contribute to a company known for delivering trend-right apparel at scale

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level