Unique Brands
This range is provided by Unique Brands. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr
About the Role We’re seeking an experienced and visionary Women’s Designer with a strong background in product development and at least 12 years of hands-on design experience . The ideal candidate has a proven track record of designing in the contemporary or junior women’s space, with a core focus on dresses, tops, and denim .
This role calls for a designer who can bring to life the lifestyle of the Forever 21 girl —trend-forward, confident, and youth-driven. You should bring a strong creative point of view grounded in commercial insight and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation and execution are equally valued.
Key Responsibilities Creative Direction & Collection Ownership
Lead the end-to-end design process for women’s dresses, tops, and denim —from concept to final samples.
Translate fashion trends into compelling, brand-right collections with a cohesive story and aspirational lifestyle appeal.
Create detailed CADs and tech packs that marry creativity with functionality and cost-awareness.
Deliver fresh, wearable silhouettes that reflect current youth culture and resonate with the Forever 21 customer.
Guide fit sessions and oversee all design iterations to ensure the final product is flattering, functional, and fashion-forward.
Develop seasonal fabric, wash, and trim stories across core and novelty denim categories.
Source and select knits, wovens, and blends that align with the brand’s aesthetic, price point, and performance needs.
Collaborate on color palettes and print directions that speak to the youthful, expressive style of the customer.
Product Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Product Development, Sourcing, and Merchandising to ensure timely execution and alignment on business goals.
Communicate effectively with overseas vendors to maintain design integrity from sketch through production.
Approve lab dips, materials, fit samples, and production prototypes with a sharp eye for brand and quality standards.
Maintain up-to-date tech packs, seasonal boards, and all related design documentation.
Manage timelines and seasonal calendars across multiple product categories.
Contribute to key development meetings and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure cohesive, on-time delivery.
Qualifications & Skills Minimum 12 years of women’s fashion design experience , with a strong focus on product development and ownership of categories such as dresses, tops, and denim .
Expertise in denim construction, washes, and fit.
High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator , Photoshop , and PLM systems.
Proven ability to capture youth culture, trend movements, and street-style aesthetics in a commercially compelling way.
Strong technical and organizational skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across design, PD, and production teams.
Passion for designing products that define the Forever 21 girl’s lifestyle —bold, expressive, and always ahead of the curve.
This is a full-time, in-office role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
If you’re excited to create fashion that defines the next generation of women’s style, we’d love to hear from you.
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