Fashion Design Associate

Position : Fashion Designer Associate

-- Los Angeles, CA | Full-Time | Pay is depends on experience --

2.7 August Apparel is looking for a Fashion Design Associate to join our creative team and help bring our concepts to life.

Based in the heart of the LA Fashion District, we’re a fast-growing B2B apparel company behind popular brands like Endless Rose, English Factory, Grey Lab, and Free the Roses. Since 2011, we’ve built a reputation for delivering on-trend, high-quality fashion and we’re just getting started.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop seasonal concepts in collaboration with the Creative Director, including mood boards, color stories, and trend direction.
• Create original sketches, technical drawings, and detailed tech packs for development and production.
• Conduct in-depth market and trend research to inform design strategy and product differentiation.
• Oversee the sourcing and selection of fabrics, trims, and materials aligned with brand aesthetic and cost targets.
• Manage the sample development process from vendors and keep up with the sample status
• Contribute in photoshoot by well collaborating with the photographer and designer to maintain brand aesthetics in the shoot with on-set support
•  Supporting the design team in all aspects of the product development process, including trend research, creating tech packs, sourcing trims and fabrics, and attending fittings. You'll work closely with overseas vendors in China, manage sample development and status, and contribute to mood boards, CADs, and color palettes. You are required to complete tech packs clearly for the vendors to understand the information in order to allow the vendor to produce with their best ability.
• This role also involves assisting with communication and workflow management, including overseeing design assistants to ensure timely and high-quality execution of seasonal collections.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in design, fine arts, merchandising, or related field.
• 2 years of experience in apparel design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design skills.
• 2 years of knowledge in garment construction and flat (CAD) sketching skills and Tech Pack development.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator.
• Excellent design and conceptual skills.
• Technical flat sketching along with Tech Pack development.
• Excellent sense of style and color.
• Outstanding leadership and organization skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of fashion design/industrial product or industrial design
• Strong knowledge of product development, material, and trims for the assigned product range.
•  A passion for fashion and a deep understanding of current and emerging trends, especially in women’s apparel.
• High level of creativity

** Portfolio relate with Women's clothing is required **

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• ETC.

Work Schedule : 8am-5pm with 1hr lunch and 2 breaks

Location : DTLA