Fashion Design Manager

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 Fashion Design Manager for our Los Angeles-based corporate office. The Fashion Designer Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day design processes by creating top-selling items. This includes selecting their models, styling, and art direction during the photoshoot. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Lead the research and development of seasonal trends
• Translate design direction into original designs. Work cross-functionally with design team to create a cohesive collection across categories. Ensure an appropriate balance of style assortment amongst necklines, sleeves, silhouettes, and lengths
• Continually research trends to bring newness and update best-selling products. Monitor company seasonal hindsight reports for product opportunities and company needs
• Create original hand and illustrator flat sketches. Present seasonal research and original designs
• Tech pack preparation for all categories owned by team: Create technical flat sketches, initial spec measurements, construction details, BOM chart completion with full fabric and trim details, follow-up on artwork files to ensure proper color/scale is determined
• Manage daily maintenance and upkeep of physical & digital design boards. Ensure information is most up to date
• Manage all follow up on fabric development and sourcing with cross-functional PD/Production partners
• Support lead designer with daily email follow-up from Vendor and PD partners during the development stage
• Provide daily guidance & partnership to Assistant/Associate Designers to ensure alignment on team goals
• Attend Proto Fittings with Sr. Designer: make note & update any style changes in tech packs after fittings
• Supports Design team with sample organization & merchandising of seasonal product
• Assists with preparation of any product Decks created for presentations and Buying Teams
• Develop 50-60 new designs per month

Job Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design preferred
• 7-10+ years of design experience in a similar role 
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Fast fashion experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of development process, garment construction, spec measurements, fabrication, and fitting
• Must be able to sketch by hand and create technical flats in Illustrator
• Comprehensive understanding of development process, garment construction, spec measurements, fabrication, and fitting
• Team player, open to taking direction and able to work well under pressure

Nice to have 

• Fluency in Mandarin or Korean is highly preferred

Benefits and Perks 

• 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

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