Designer Women's & Women's Plus

About the job

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Women’s & Women’s Plus Fashion Designer to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetic direction of our fast-growing fashion brand. The Designer is responsible for developing 45–60 innovative, trend-forward, and cost-effective products across assigned categories each season, managing the process from concept to final sample. This role serves as a key leader within the design team, managing daily workflow and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure alignment with Cloak’s vision and seasonal goals.

Reporting to the Creative Director, the Designer will balance trend-driven insights with original, brand-right creativity, guiding collections from concept through execution. This leader will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, and help define the DNA of the brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate seasonal concepts and reference inspiration into cohesive, commercially viable products across multiple categories, including knits, wovens, tops, bottoms, dresses, and outerwear.
• Conduct ongoing market research, staying informed on emerging silhouettes, fabrics, and cultural conversations through social media, pop culture, and global fashion influences.
• Proactively source new fabrics, trims, and materials ahead of each season; present selections to the Creative Director and Product Development team.
• Create and oversee detailed CAD sketches that clearly communicate design intent, construction, and finish details for execution by development teams.
• Lead and support proto fittings for all adopted styles, maintaining design integrity while incorporating cross-functional feedback from technical design team.
• Manage the seasonal calendar, sample tracking, and development milestones, proactively flagging risks and opportunities to keep the design process on track.
• Maintain consistent, proactive communication with cross-functional partners, including overseas factory partners.
• Play a key role in evolving the brand’s design DNA, ensuring collections reflect both commercial success and the CEO/Founder’s core aesthetic.
• Assist with private label endeavors and collaborations with high profile clients in the online creator space.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Apparel Design, or equivalent work experience.
• 6 - 8 years of fashion design experience across multiple categories, preferably with experience in workwear or denim.
• Proven leadership, team management, and workflow ownership capabilities.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel.
• Ability to take innovative ideas and collaboration opportunities with a “can do” attitude, and a willingness to challenge the standard in favor of innovation.
• Strong design aesthetic, color sense, and conceptual development skills.
• In-depth knowledge of garment construction, fabrication, trims, embellishments, and finishing techniques.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to take direction, troubleshoot issues, and perform under pressure.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of how design decisions impact company goals.

Benefits Include

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance 100% paid for all employees
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• 401(k) option
• Hybrid schedule after 3 month onboarding is complete
• Employee discount
• Salary range: $80,000 – $90,000

Cloak Brands, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Cloak Brands, LLC also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.