ROLE OVERVIEW
LoveShackFancy is seeking a detail-oriented, creative Cut & Sew Designer to support the development of the cut and sew collection from concept through production. Working closely with the Senior Cut & Sew Designer, this role researches trends, develops artwork, layouts, trims, and embellishments, creates tech packs, and partners with overseas factories to ensure every development meets the brand's design, fit, and quality standards. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of construction and fit, an exceptional eye for design, and the organization to keep multiple developments moving on schedule. Knowledge of Swim and Active categories is a plus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research seasonal trends, silhouette, materials, and novelty techniques; bring new ideas through competitive shopping and research.
- Work closely with the Senior Cut & Sew Designer on artwork, layouts, and colorway review.
- Communicate developments, launching layouts, and concepts for mockups, embellishment graphics, and sourcing to overseas factories; troubleshoot and work with the team to ensure developments meet design standards.
- Work on visual presentations for key meetings, ensuring boards and decks effectively communicate and fit with the Love Shack Fancy language. Regularly update and ensure accuracy of flat sketches and CADs in the linesheet.
- Track the status of developments, ensure outstanding questions are resolved, follow up on all emails, and problem-solve with senior team members on development of the collection.
- Create tech packs for development with construction details, specs, and BOMs.
- Be detail oriented and knowledgeable in the technical aspects of cut & sew development: sketching, construction, and fit.
- Research and create new trim development and sourcing.
- Create digital layouts, drapes, 3D mockups, embroidery, graphic, and trim layouts. Design and develop trims and hardware.
- Attend fittings and take notes. Communicate changes through detailed tech pack comments, technical detail pages, and fit images. Work with the factory to maintain design concept, fit, and quality standards throughout the development process.
- Update sketches to reflect fit changes in development and production fittings.
- Prepare sketch updates and BOMs for pass-off to the Production team post-market, and tweak layouts as needed for costing and production needs.
- Assist in reviewing SMS submits for pass-off to Production post-market.
- Assist in managing design studio operations to ensure a smooth, organized design process.
- Prepare and alter samples for market and fashion week.
- Knowledge of Swim & Active categories is a plus.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- 3-5 years of experience in a design environment
- High taste level and creative ability
- Exceptional design and fit sense
- Skilled in hand drawing or Procreate for flats
- Computer skills: expertise in Photoshop and Illustrator is a must; proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Canva or similar presentation programs
- Ability to think creatively in three dimensions and envision how designs will execute
- Knowledgeable in technical aspects of construction; experienced working with overseas development and able to allocate work to tailors
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills supporting a team environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Exemplary time management and project skills
- Good follow-through, proactive, extremely organized, and detail oriented
- Ability to recognize and react to changing work demands
- Goal oriented: able to stay focused on creating winning results, with strong organizational skills, a sense of priority for deadlines, and attention to detail
- Mentor or management experience; proficiency in guiding freelancers and assistant freelancers and nurturing talent
- BA or Associate degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or other comparable field
- Hard working and flexible, with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of tasks
Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 per year.
