Designer (Sleepwear)

Join a leading global fashion brand renowned for its innovative and trend-setting apparel, where creativity meets commercial success. As a vital partner to this dynamic organization, Aquent is seeking an exceptional design talent to profoundly influence the future of their product lines. This is an incredible opportunity to shape the aesthetic and functionality of beloved collections, making a tangible impact on the brand’s vision and connecting with a vast customer base.

Are you a visionary with a keen eye for fashion and a passion for bringing ideas to life? We are looking for a highly skilled individual to join a collaborative design team, where your expertise will directly contribute to creating commercially viable and brand-right products. You will be instrumental in translating conceptual directions into stunning, market-ready designs, playing a pivotal role in the success of new and existing product lines.

• Here’s how you’ll make an impact:**
• Drive the creation of brand-right, commercially successful designs that align with strategic business goals and conceptual direction.
• Execute designs with precision, speed, and acute attention to detail, ensuring flawless product delivery.
• Develop seasonal product lines with a focus on innovative style, optimal fit, and high-quality fabrics.
• Skillfully adapt and refine designs based on feedback, guiding them through to finalization.
• Actively research and recommend new resources, staying ahead of trends and conducting ongoing competitor analysis.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional partners, including Merchandising, Marketing, and Product Development, throughout the entire design process.
• Present compelling designs to internal leadership and key stakeholders, articulating your vision effectively.
• Produce detailed design sketches and prototypes, providing comprehensive specifications for production.
• Create thorough technical packs, emphasizing construction, drape, and finishing techniques to ensure accurate first prototypes that meet brand expectations.
• Maintain and update linesheets throughout the season with sketches and color information, ensuring accuracy in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and inspire junior design talent, fostering their growth and development within the team.
• Build and nurture strong, collaborative relationships across the organization.
• Ensure all deliverables meet budget and time commitments while upholding the highest standards of design excellence.
• Must-Have Qualifications:**
• Bachelor’s degree in Design or equivalent practical experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of design experience within a comparable retail environment.
• Exceptional proficiency and speed in Illustrator for sketching and technical design.
• Advanced ability to color lines and create detailed digital renderings in Illustrator.
• In-depth knowledge of tech packing, including garment construction, drapes, and finishing techniques in apparel.
• Strong talent with a commercial fashion eye and meticulous attention to detail in product styling and performance.
• Demonstrated ability to create original design sketches and contribute to successful product lines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, InDesign, and the full Adobe Creative Suite.
• A highly motivated, passionate, and results-oriented approach to your work.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating design concepts clearly.
• A flexible and creative problem-solver, adept at navigating challenges.
• A true multi-tasker, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Experience and passion for mentoring and developing junior design talent.
• A collaborative partner with a strong team-oriented philosophy.
• Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**
• Experience with industry-specific product lifecycle management (PLM) software.
• About Aquent Talent:**
  
  

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.