Womenswear Designer - Contemporary Branded Apparel

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities? Here is what you need to know about the job: We are seeking a Womenswear Designer with a strong background in branded and licensed apparel, specializing in a contemporary design aesthetic across all womenswear categories. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of modern trends, branding, and market positioning, translating key insights into commercially successful collections. Experience designing for the off-price retail segment is highly preferred. Key Responsibilities Trend Research & Design Research and identify key trends, fabrics, silhouettes, and color palettes relevant to contemporary womenswear. Develop seasonal concepts and collections that align with brand identity and licensing requirements while maintaining a modern, fashion-forward aesthetic. Design elevated, trend-driven womenswear pieces across various categories, balancing creativity with commercial appeal. Create detailed sketches, CADs, and technical packages to support production. Licensing & Brand Collaboration Ensure all designs adhere to licensing brand guidelines, maintaining both brand integrity and creative innovation. Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including licensing partners and retailers, to align on product vision and execution. Product Development & Execution Oversee the end-to-end design process, from concept through final approval, ensuring alignment with brand objectives. Work closely with technical design and production teams to refine fit, construction, and fabric choices that enhance product quality and maintain a contemporary feel. Ensure designs align with costing requirements while meeting creative and commercial objectives. Retailer Engagement & Market Strategy Present design concepts tailored to retailer needs, ensuring they align with the demands of the contemporary womenswear market. Incorporate retailer and market feedback while maintaining creative integrity. Stay informed on competitor analysis, consumer insights, and retail landscape shifts to continually refine product offerings. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with sales, merchandising, and marketing teams to ensure designs align with business objectives. Monitor the performance of designs in the market, leveraging data and feedback to refine future collections. Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field. 5 years of womenswear design experience, specializing in branded, licensed apparel with a contemporary design aesthetic. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) and other design tools. Deep understanding of fabrications, trims, and garment construction across multiple product categories. Strong trend forecasting and market analysis skills to ensure designs are relevant and commercially successful. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts effectively. Compensation/Benefits: The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $95,000.00 - $105,000.00, which can vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience. Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and company holidays. Important Notice: Fraudulent Communications: It has come to our attention that there are people posing as representatives of Li & Fung. These imposters may offer false opportunities including fake employment offers and other fraudulent opportunities by email or other means of communication. Please beware of such fraudulent communications. If you are in doubt as to the legitimacy of any communications purportedly from Li & Fung, please verify with us by contacting LFHR@lifung.com. #lftrading #lifung If this sounds like you, Apply Now! As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. Fung Group is a pioneer for the consumer goods supply chain. With a rich history in import and export trading and global supply chain management dating back to 1906, our core businesses operate across the entire global supply chain for consumer goods including trading, logistics, distribution and retail. Today, we are focused on advancing new, disruptive technologies shaping the future of supply chains and exploring new opportunities for business growth through strategic innovation in retailing, new products, services or markets. Across Fung Group, our core values of entrepreneurship, being humble and acting as one family, form the basis for our culture, business strategies and brand.

Salary : $95,000 - $105,000