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Apparel Designer

Beverly Hills, CA

About Us

Fashion Nova is the world's leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across its Women, Men, Kids and Beauty divisions. Renowned for delivering the most-wanted styles to millions worldwide, Fashion Nova earned the title of the Top 5 Most-Searched Fashion Brand on Google in 2022, alongside Louis Vuitton and Nike.

Founder & CEO Richard Saghian launched the brand in 2006, from a retail location in Los Angeles. After multiple store openings, Saghian launched the e-commerce website for Fashion Nova in 2013, pioneering a disruptive social commerce model of affordable, on-trend, size-inclusive clothing online– powered by an innovative, social media-first marketing strategy.

Today, Fashion Nova has amassed over 40 million social media followers, with annual sales of approximately $2 billion!

The brand's name has been featured in chart-topping hit songs by Cardi B, Drake, 21 Savage, Saweetie, The Game, Tyga and Offset and its styles have been worn by many celebrities, artists and athletes including Meg The Stallion, Ice Spice, Chris Brown, Floyd Mayweather, Rick Ross, Kourtney Kardashian, and Kylie Jenner.

Role Overview

The Apparel Designer will lead trend-driven design initiatives across both men's and women's categories, with a strong focus on small capsules, special projects, and fast-turn opportunities. This role blends creative concept development with technical execution, owning the process from initial idea through tech pack completion and production handoff. This is a hands-on, product-focused role that requires both aesthetic vision and operational precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Stay informed on global fashion trends, emerging techniques, and industry resources.
• Design brand-appropriate apparel aligned with seasonal concepts, design directives, and existing product lines across men's and women's categories.
• Develop small capsule collections and limited drops that support broader seasonal strategies.
• Conceptualize seasonal narratives, including fabric direction, silhouette evolution, and overall aesthetic vision.
• Translate mood boards and brand direction into commercially viable, trend-forward product.
• Hand-sketch concepts to clearly communicate design intent, construction, and fabrication details.
• Execute accurate, detailed tech packs to support overseas production.
• Ensure all specifications, measurements, trims, and construction details meet brand and quality standards.
• Partner closely with sourcing, production, and product development teams on fabric, trim, and construction innovation.
• Lead fittings from prototype through production, ensuring design integrity, fit, and garment quality.
• Review and provide actionable feedback on fit, PP, and production samples.
• Oversee line sheet creation and ensure timely, accurate updates throughout the season.
• Identify opportunities for product newness while protecting and evolving core business assortments.
• Respond quickly to market trends and cultural or social momentum.
• Lead and mentor CAD designers and junior team members across concept development, construction, and calendar management.
• Manage projects end-to-end, from initial concept through final production delivery.
• Own calendar milestones and ensure all rapid-turn and seasonal deadlines are met.
• Follow up on all pre-production details, including color, fabric, and trim approvals.
• Proactively streamline workflows and improve design and development processes.
• Create clear, compelling presentation decks and confidently present design concepts to internal stakeholders.

Role Requirements

• 5+ years of design experience, preferably within apparel or high-volume fashion environments
• Skilled hand sketching technique.
• Incredibly creative and innovative with strong, proven knowledge of the fashion market and emerging trends
• A passion for inclusive sizing and design in the men's market.
• Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to work on multiple, high-priority projects at the same time in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player and leader; you contribute positively to team dynamic, cultivate passion and productivity.
• Solutions-driven and an advocate for efficiency, as well as having an all-hands-on deck mentality.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with utmost discretion.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• BFA/BA Degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• English, additional language(s) an advantage.
• Schedule of this position: Monday – Friday | Core business hours | Onsite

Benefits

• NEW state-of-the-art HQ in Beverly Hills, CA
• Formalized career paths for continued professional growth.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental and Vision.
• 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility.
• Weekly catered lunches & fully-stock kitchen pantry!
• Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings.
• Summer Fridays Early Departure.
• Team bonding events and programs.
• Attractive employee discounts!

Fashion Nova, LLC, and subsidiaries thereof, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are steadfast in our commitment to equal employment opportunities and pledge that these objectives are reflected in all aspects of our daily operations. We will continue to recruit, hire, train, and advance in employment qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, criminal history, or status as an individual with a disability; and shall not discriminate against any individual, any such characteristic, nor any other classification protected by local, state and|or federal law.