What are the responsibilities and job description for the Women's Wear Designer position at WeWoreWhat LLC?
Womenswear Designer (Full-Time, On-Site – New York City)
Salary: $65,000- $85,000
Applicants must be based in New York City and able to work on-site full time at our Garment District showroom.
*Resumes without a portfolio link will not be considered.*
About Us:
We are a fast-growing, trend-forward contemporary womenswear brand based in New York City, known for bold graphics, elevated essentials, and an accessible luxury aesthetic. Our product range includes swimwear, knits, wovens, and ready-to-wear (RTW) apparel, with strong distribution through major retailers and our thriving DTC channel.
We’re seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and highly collaborative Womenswear Designer to join our in-house team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Creative Director and Merchandising team to bring our seasonal collections and special projects to life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design seasonal womenswear collections across swim, knits, wovens, RTW, and lifestyle apparel categories
- Create original graphics, prints, placement artwork, and logos for garments and trims
- Develop accurate and detailed tech packs and CADs
- Research and present trend direction, fabric inspiration, color stories, and silhouettes
- Collaborate with technical design and production to ensure execution meets brand standards
- Maintain and organize all design files, production artwork, and sample library
- Attend fittings, fabric shows, and vendor meetings as needed
Requirements:
- 2–5 years of experience in women’s apparel design (contemporary or lifestyle brand experience strongly preferred)
- Strong knowledge of the womenswear market and current fashion trends
- Proven experience designing across swim, knits, wovens, and graphics
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator & Photoshop required; InDesign a plus)
- Solid understanding of garment construction, specs, and tech pack development
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative showroom environment
- Excellent time management, organization, and a positive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Must be located in NYC and available for full-time, on-site work in our Garment District office
Benefits:
- 401(k) with matching
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings & flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off & parental leave
- Life insurance & employee assistance program
- Professional development assistance
- Employee discount & referral program
- Retirement plan
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000