Fashion Designer Job at Reason Brand Inc in New York

Womenswear Designer (Full-Time, On-Site – New York City)

Salary: $55,000–$65,000 per year

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
• 401(k) with matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off & parental leave
• Life insurance & employee assistance program

Ready to bring bold, thoughtful design to a growing womenswear brand?

Apply now and include your portfolio link to be considered.