Part-Time Senior Designer – Women’s Wovens & Cut & Sew Knits
Location: Remote
Hours: Part-time (10–15 hours/week)
Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Designer to support the development of our women’s woven and cut & sew knit assortment. This role will own the design and product development process from concept through production approval, partnering closely with merchandising, production, and factory teams.
Our brand is rooted in timeless, elevated design and exceptional quality, and we are looking for a designer who shares a passion for creating enduring wardrobe staples. The ideal candidate brings a luxury background, deep product expertise, and thrives in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment.
This is a unique opportunity to join a small but growing brand, where you will play a key role in shaping product direction and will be comfortable wearing multiple hats across design, development, and execution.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Product Development
- Partner with merchandising to identify customer needs, analyze performance, and assess assortment gaps
- Research and present elevated, timeless design concepts aligned with brand aesthetic
- Develop and refine designs to support line plans and assortment strategies
- Own the full lifecycle of product development from concept through production approval
Technical Design & Execution
- Create and maintain tech packs, including BOMs, POMs, and grading
- Manage styles, tech packs, and sample tracking within PLM systems
- Lead fabric, trim, and material sourcing with a strong emphasis on quality and luxury standards
- Partner closely with factories to ensure design intent and execution are achieved
- Lead fit sessions and communicate clear, actionable feedback to vendors
Collaboration & Organization
- Maintain strong communication with cross-functional teams and global vendors
- Track and manage samples, technical updates, and development timelines
- Ensure a high level of organization and attention to detail across all workstreams
- Contribute beyond core design responsibilities as needed in a lean team environment
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in women’s apparel design and product development
- Luxury or high-end brand experience required
- Strong expertise in wovens and cut & sew knits
- Deep understanding of fabrics, yarns, trims, garment construction, and manufacturing processes
- Proven ability to own the end-to-end design and development process
- Experience working in smaller or emerging brands and comfortable wearing multiple hats
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, and PLM systems
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ideal Candidate
- Passionate about timeless, high-quality design over trends
- Highly collaborative but self-directed and proactive
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
- Excited to help shape and grow a brand at a pivotal stage
Hourly rate of $50-$70