What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Fashion Designer position at SHEIN?
About SHEIN
SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, with more than 15,000 employees operating from offices around the world, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry.
Position Summary
We’re seeking a full-time Senior Designer I for our Los Angeles-based corporate office. The Senior Designer is responsible for supporting day-to-day design processes by creating top-selling items and merchandising their own designs from start to finish until the items launch on the website. This includes selecting their models, styling, and art direction during the photoshoot.
Job Responsibilities
SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, with more than 15,000 employees operating from offices around the world, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry.
Position Summary
We’re seeking a full-time Senior Designer I for our Los Angeles-based corporate office. The Senior Designer is responsible for supporting day-to-day design processes by creating top-selling items and merchandising their own designs from start to finish until the items launch on the website. This includes selecting their models, styling, and art direction during the photoshoot.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the research and development of seasonal trends
- Develop and execute new apparel designs
- Create cohesive concept boards and sketches, including the brand aesthetic and vision
- Create technical packages for each collection
- Manage fabric development, including sourcing textiles and trims
- Order fabrics and trims as needed
- Engage in all aspects of the design process from development through production, including approving samples and modifying sketches as needed
- Research current trends consistent with the existing aesthetic of multiple categories
- Own the creative process from the original inception to the initial sample
- Develop 50-60 new designs per month
- 5-7 years of design experience in a similar role
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Fast fashion experience with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong garment construction skills, such as fabric construction, finishes, sewing techniques, graphics, and trims
- Strong flat sketching skills (CAD)
- Highly organizational with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail with a sense of urgency
- Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design
- Bilingual in Mandarin or Korean
- Bonus eligible
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
- Health Savings Account with Employer Funding
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care)
- Company-Paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance
- Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor
- Vacation, paid holidays, floating holiday and sick days
- Employee discounts
- Free weekly catered lunch
- Dog-friendly office (available at select locations)
- Free gym access (available at select locations)
- Free swag giveaways
- Annual Holiday Party
- Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
- Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages
Salary : $83,600
