Sr. RTW Designer

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Base pay range

$100,000.00 / yr - $130,000.00 / yr

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Fashion Designer to join a dynamic and fast-growing fashion company. The Senior Designer will play a pivotal role in shaping the creative direction and developing 45–60 innovative, trend-forward, and cost-effective products across assigned categories each month, managing the process from concept to final sample. This leadership role involves managing daily workflow within the design team and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure alignment with the company\'s vision and seasonal goals. Reporting to senior leadership, the Senior Designer will balance trend-driven insights with original creativity, guiding collections from concept through execution. Mentorship of junior designers and collaboration with cross-functional partners are key aspects of this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate seasonal concepts and inspiration into cohesive, commercially viable products across multiple categories such as knits, wovens, tops, bottoms, dresses, and outerwear.
• Conduct ongoing market research to stay informed on emerging silhouettes, fabrics, and cultural trends through social media, pop culture, and global fashion influences.
• Proactively source new fabrics, trims, and materials ahead of each season; present selections to senior design leadership.
• Create and oversee detailed tech packs that clearly communicate design intent, construction, and finish details for development teams.
• Lead and support prototype fittings for all adopted styles, maintaining design integrity while incorporating feedback from buyers and internal teams.
• Manage the seasonal calendar, sample tracking, and development milestones; proactively flag risks and opportunities to keep the design process on track.
• Troubleshoot issues in partnership with leadership while supporting junior designers in problem-solving.
• Maintain consistent communication with cross-functional partners including development teams, production, and creative departments.
• Mentor junior designers by providing constructive feedback, skill-building support, and career development opportunities.
• Play a key role in evolving the brand's design DNA to ensure collections reflect both commercial success and forward-thinking creativity.

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