Sr Designer - Women's Tops & Fashion

About Pacsun
Co-created in Los Angeles, Pacsun exists at the intersection of fashion, music, art, and sport. We’re a lifestyle brand built with and for the next generation, bringing together the culture, creativity, and self‑expression that define youth today.

Our curated assortment features some of the most relevant brands and styles in the world, including adidas, Brandy Melville, Fear of God Essentials, alongside Pacsun’s own labels and exclusive collaborations. But Pacsun is more than what we sell – it’s the community we build.

About the Job
Seeking an experienced design leader with deep expertise in the Tops category across both soft wovens and cut‑and‑sew knits, combined with a proven track record of managing and overseeing multiple product categories. This role is responsible for driving the creative vision across multiple product categories while balancing strategic leadership with hands‑on design execution.

Partners closely with the VP of Design to develop seasonal concepts, color palettes, print, pattern, fabric, and trim direction, ensuring a cohesive brand aesthetic across all categories. Leads, mentors, and develops a high‑performing design team, fostering creativity while maintaining accountability for business objectives, seasonal calendars, and product deadlines.

Oversees the design process from concept through final execution, establishing product standards that deliver innovation, commercial success, and brand integrity. Collaborates cross‑functionally with Merchandising, Product Development, and Technical Design to ensure product quality, fit, construction, timing, and profitability. Continuously evaluates market trends and the competitive landscape to identify opportunities for innovation and growth.

Responsibilities

Lead the design strategy for the business, including soft wovens and cut‑and‑sew knits, while overseeing several product categories.

Partner with the VP of Design to establish seasonal concepts, color direction, print and pattern, fabric, trim, and silhouette strategies.

Design products from concept through production, ensuring creative excellence while meeting all seasonal calendar milestones.

Mentor, develop, and inspire design talent, cultivating a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.

Shop domestic and international markets to identify emerging trends, fabrics, trims, and new product opportunities that strengthen brand positioning.

Partner closely with Merchandising, Product Development, and Technical Design to ensure garment fit, construction, quality, costing, and calendar execution.

Maintain a cohesive design vision across all owned categories while ensuring commercial relevance and trend leadership.

Analyze the competitive landscape to identify whitespace opportunities and drive product innovation.

Uphold strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver exceptional product and business results.

Qualifications

8+ years of apparel design experience, with significant expertise in Tops across soft woven and cut‑and‑sew knit categories.

Proven experience managing and overseeing multiple trend‑forward product categories while leading design teams.

Strong leadership experience mentoring and developing designers in a fast‑paced environment.

Advanced knowledge of garment construction, fit, patternmaking, textiles, washes, embellishments, trims, and finishing techniques.

Extensive experience in fabric sourcing, trim development, color development, and seasonal concept creation.

Strong understanding of market trends, consumer insights, and competitive positioning.

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, and PDM/PLM systems.

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred.

Leadership Qualities

Operate with the highest level of conduct, integrity, and confidentiality; setting the example for leaders and associates.

Develop and nurture strong cross‑functional partnerships; driving business results and inspiring a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability.

Serve as a Pacsun advocate in the industry and marketplace.

Recruit, identify, develop, and retain talent that delivers performance excellence.

As a manager, serve as a leader of company culture, norms, and conduct.

Ability to balance a strong management presence with a high level of approachability, encouraging and eliciting associate feedback and interaction.

Salary and Perks
Salary Range : $102,000 – $120,000

Competitive short‑term incentive program

Immediate 100% vested 401(k) contributions and employer match

Dog‑friendly office environment

$1,000 referral incentive program

Generous associate discount of 30–50% off merchandise online and in‑stores

On‑site café

On‑site gym with fitness classes

Ample parking

Weekly car wash service and more!

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, as well as reach with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to work in an open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.

Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours with frequent interruptions.

Required to travel in elevators or stairwells to attend meetings and engage with associates on multiple floors throughout the building.

Hotel, airplane, and car travel may be required.

Position Type and Hours
This is a full‑time position. As a national retailer, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume. The role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Other Considerations
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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