5+ years in women's ready-to-wear design with full collection ownership
Strong technical knowledge of garment construction and fit
Experience creating detailed tech packs and managing sample development
Extensive experience leading fit sessions and evaluating prototypes
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for design and presentations
Ability to manage multiple collections in a fast-paced environment
Experience directing junior designers and collaborating across teams
Familiarity with AI tools for evaluating product imagery
Preferred experience in luxury or contemporary fashion brands
Responsibilities
Lead design and development of four annual collections with overlapping timelines
Research seasonal trends and create moodboards and design concepts
Develop detailed tech packs and coordinate material requests
Oversee fabric, color, and trim selection and approval
Conduct weekly fittings to evaluate garment fit and construction
Facilitate prototype reviews and communicate feedback effectively
Collaborate on seasonal linesheets and collection presentations
Partner with Creative and Ecommerce teams for accurate product details
Provide direction to a Design Assistant for daily design activities
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with creative leadership
Opportunity to influence brand vision and product direction
Hands-on role with a focus on both creativity and technical execution
Engagement with cross-functional teams for holistic product development
Potential for professional growth within a luxury fashion context
Full Job Description
About the Role
The Design Consultant will lead the end-to-end design and development of GWYN's four annual collections, managing overlapping seasonal calendars from initial concept through production approval. Working closely with the founder, creative leadership, and cross-functional partners, you will translate the brand's vision into cohesive, elevated collections that balance creativity, commercial appeal, and technical execution.
This role requires a hands-on designer who can move seamlessly between creative development and technical execution, drive decisions, maintain timelines, and oversee the day-to-day priorities of a Design Assistant.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of four annual collections, managing overlapping timelines from seasonal research and concept development through fittings and final production approval.
Research seasonal trends and inspiration, developing moodboards, sketches, and design concepts for review with the founder and creative leadership.
Own the development of detailed tech packs, coordinate material requests, and maintain direct communication with factories throughout the development process.
Oversee the selection and approval of fabrics, colors, prints, trims, and hardware, including lab dips, strike-offs, and other material submissions.
Lead weekly fittings with fit models, evaluating and approving garment fit, construction, materials, and design details from initial prototypes through top-of-production (TOP) samples.
Facilitate prototype reviews with the founder and partner closely with Technical Design and Production to communicate feedback, resolve development challenges, and ensure timely execution.
Oversee seasonal linesheets and collaborate with Merchandising on collection reviews, product presentations, and sales training.
Partner with Creative and Ecommerce teams to provide accurate product fit and construction details and review campaign and ecommerce imagery, including AI-generated content, for accuracy and brand alignment.
Provide direction and oversight to a Design Assistant, ensuring seamless coordination of daily design activities, deliverables, and development timelines.
Qualifications & Experience
5+ years of experience in women's ready-to-wear design, with demonstrated ownership of full collections from concept through production.
Strong technical understanding of garment construction, fit, fabrication, and product development.
Proven experience creating detailed tech packs, collaborating directly with factories, preferably italian, and managing the sample development process.
Extensive experience leading fit sessions with fit models and evaluating garments from initial prototypes through TOP approval.
Strong illustration, sketching, and presentation skills, with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple collections and competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Experience providing direction to junior design team members and collaborating effectively across creative and operational functions.
Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools and the ability to critically evaluate AI-generated imagery for product accuracy and brand consistency.
Experience within luxury or contemporary fashion brands is preferred.
FAQ
Compensation: Fees are set per project and depend on scope, timeline, experience, knowledge and skills.
