Little Girl and Tween Designer
LoveShackFancy, New York, NY, United States
ABOUT LOVESHACKFANCY
LoveShackFancy, founded in 2013 by Rebecca Hessel Cohen, is a global fashion, beauty, childrenswear, accessories, home, and lifestyle brand celebrated for its romantic, vintage-inspired aesthetic and cult-like community. Known for its immersive, whimsical interiors, the brand has grown to 24 boutiques across the U.S. and London. Signature ruffles, pink, and bows anchor the collections, while storytelling and pioneering community-driven experiences have shaped LoveShackFancy into more than a fashion label—it’s a shared lifestyle movement. Coveted collaborations include Victoria’s Secret PINK, Gap, Target, Stanley, Pottery Barn, Bogner, and more. In 2023, LoveShackFancy launched Beauty exclusively at Sephora, inviting millions into its rose-colored world of whimsy and celebration.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the design process, including market research, design, and guidance through fabric execution processes for Little Girl, Tween, and Baby collections across all categories including wovens, sweaters, and C&S
Research seasonal trends, silhouettes, materials, and novelty techniques; bring new ideas through competitive shopping, research, and attending local vintage shows
Develop seasonal collections in partnership with Merchandising, the Senior Design Director, and VP of Design from concept through completion
Design into groups/styles that leverage qualities and concepts from womenswear and adapt them for Little Girl and Tween categories; additionally supplement with new standalone concepts specific to these categories
Versatile in designing across all categories including dresses, tops, jackets, outerwear, bottoms, occasion dressing, sweaters, fleece, active, swim, and C&S
Communicate comments for fabrics, combos, linings, mockups, embellishments, and other developments to overseas factories; troubleshoot and work with the team to ensure developments meet design standards
Work on visual presentations for key meetings, ensuring boards and decks effectively communicate and align with the LoveShackFancy language; maintain updated flat sketches, CADs, layouts, and fabric development information
Track the status of developments, ensure outstanding questions are resolved, and strategically plan workload to meet calendar goals
Manage tech pack passing and adoption schedules; coordinate meeting scheduling and preparation
Problem-solve calendar, deadline, and other issues with cross-department partners including Product Development, Production, and the Senior Design Director
Be a detail-oriented, organized self-starter who can own every aspect of the design development process from concept to production
Demonstrate strong knowledge of technical aspects of garment development including sketching, construction, and fit
Initiate and supervise trim development and sourcing
Prepare and ensure accuracy of tech packs and comments from initial concept through production; responsible for launching development tech packs
Attend bulk fittings and work with Technical Designers and Production to maintain design concept, fit, and quality standards throughout the production process
Oversee production trim and fabric approvals
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
SKILLS, QUALITIES & BEHAVIORS
5–9 years of experience in a design environment
High taste level and strong creative ability
Exceptional design and fit sense
Skilled in hand drawing or Procreate for flats
Computer skills: proficient in Excel, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator; familiarity with Canva or other similar presentation programs
Ability to think creatively in three dimensions and envision how designs will execute
Knowledgeable in technical aspects of construction; experienced working with overseas development and able to allocate work to tailors
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills in a team environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Exemplary time management and project management skills
Strong follow-through; proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented
Strong planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail
Ability to recognize and react to changing work demands
Goal-oriented with the ability to stay focused on creating winning results
Mentor or management experience; proficiency in guiding junior team members and nurturing talent
BA or Associate Degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a comparable field
Hardworking and flexible with strong problem-solving skills
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the design process, including market research, design, and guidance through fabric execution processes for Little Girl, Tween, and Baby collections across all categories including wovens, sweaters, and C&S
Research seasonal trends, silhouettes, materials, and novelty techniques; bring new ideas through competitive shopping, research, and attending local vintage shows
Develop seasonal collections in partnership with Merchandising, the Senior Design Director, and VP of Design from concept through completion
Design into groups/styles that leverage qualities and concepts from womenswear and adapt them for Little Girl and Tween categories; additionally supplement with new standalone concepts specific to these categories
Versatile in designing across all categories including dresses, tops, jackets, outerwear, bottoms, occasion dressing, sweaters, fleece, active, swim, and C&S
Communicate comments for fabrics, combos, linings, mockups, embellishments, and other developments to overseas factories; troubleshoot and work with the team to ensure developments meet design standards
Work on visual presentations for key meetings, ensuring boards and decks effectively communicate and align with the LoveShackFancy language; maintain updated flat sketches, CADs, layouts, and fabric development information
Track the status of developments, ensure outstanding questions are resolved, and strategically plan workload to meet calendar goals
Manage tech pack passing and adoption schedules; coordinate meeting scheduling and preparation
Problem-solve calendar, deadline, and other issues with cross-department partners including Product Development, Production, and the Senior Design Director
Be a detail-oriented, organized self-starter who can own every aspect of the design development process from concept to production
Demonstrate strong knowledge of technical aspects of garment development including sketching, construction, and fit
Initiate and supervise trim development and sourcing
Prepare and ensure accuracy of tech packs and comments from initial concept through production; responsible for launching development tech packs
Attend bulk fittings and work with Technical Designers and Production to maintain design concept, fit, and quality standards throughout the production process
Oversee production trim and fabric approvals
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
SKILLS, QUALITIES & BEHAVIORS
5–9 years of experience in a design environment
High taste level and strong creative ability
Exceptional design and fit sense
Skilled in hand drawing or Procreate for flats
Computer skills: proficient in Excel, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator; familiarity with Canva or other similar presentation programs
Ability to think creatively in three dimensions and envision how designs will execute
Knowledgeable in technical aspects of construction; experienced working with overseas development and able to allocate work to tailors
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills in a team environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Exemplary time management and project management skills
Strong follow-through; proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented
Strong planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail
Ability to recognize and react to changing work demands
Goal-oriented with the ability to stay focused on creating winning results
Mentor or management experience; proficiency in guiding junior team members and nurturing talent
BA or Associate Degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a comparable field
Hardworking and flexible with strong problem-solving skills
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