Designer (Apparel)

General Summary The Designer will play a key role in bringing the Spiritual Gangster vision to life through innovative, elevated, and commercially driven product design. Partnering closely with the VP of Design and cross‑functional teams, this role will contribute to the creation and execution of seasonal collections across multiple categories, from concept through production. The ideal candidate is highly creative, trend‑aware, detail‑oriented, and passionate about designing products that inspire and connect with our customer. Essential Job Functions Lead the design and execution of women’s lifestyle collections across cut & sew knits, sweaters, outerwear, soft accessories, and seasonal capsule collections. Drive concept development through trend research, fabric innovation, color direction, and market analysis to create commercially successful collections. Develop seasonal design boards, silhouettes, trim direction, and category strategies aligned with brand identity and business goals. Partner cross‑functionally with Product Development, Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production teams throughout the product lifecycle. Create detailed tech packs, garment sketches, construction callouts, and trim developments to ensure accurate execution with overseas vendors. Oversee fit sessions and provide clear fit, construction, and aesthetic direction to maintain design integrity and brand standards. Manage and mentor Associate and Assistant Designers, providing leadership, creative direction, and professional development support. Collaborate closely with vendors and mills on fabric sourcing, wash development, print execution, and costing initiatives. Support in seasonal presentations including line reviews and product strategies to senior leadership team. Maintain seasonal line plans, style tracking, and development calendars while ensuring deadlines and deliverables are consistently met. Drive innovation through new silhouettes, fabrication techniques, sustainable initiatives, and emerging market trends. Audit and review all seasonal collateral including tech packs, line sheets, visual boards, and product decks for accuracy and consistency. Create and manage trim developments, artwork direction, graphic applications, and packaging details where applicable. Support special projects, collaborations, and limited‑edition launches from concept through production execution. Ensure all collections balance creative vision, customer relevance, margin goals, and brand positioning. Attend fittings and production meetings regularly to maintain product quality, fit consistency, and design intent throughout development. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Skill in completing multiple tasks at once. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers, customers, and vendors. Ability to work independently and meet managerial goals. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Sweater experience is a plus. Expert in creating tech packs. Expert knowledge in Illustrator. Advanced understanding of garment construction and wash. Ability to sketch flat garments and make construction call‑outs. Must be positive, a critical thinker, organized, a team player, very detail‑oriented, and a fast learner. Knowledge of Microsoft OS (Excel, Outlook, Teams) & Apple OS (mac) & Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Knowledge of PLM software a plus but not required. Benefits Multiple medical plans, plus HSA and FSA options. Dental & vision. Life insurance – 2x annual earnings paid by company. 401(k) plan. Supplemental life and accident insurance options. Vacation and sick leave. Perks Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages. Dog‑friendly office. Free swag. Generous employee discount on products. Annual holiday party. Invitations to pop‑ups and other company events. Required Education and Experience College degree in Apparel Design or related field preferred. Minimum 3–5+ years of experience designing women’s cut & sew knits and/or wovens. Strong expertise in seasonal collection development, garment construction, fittings, and cross‑functional collaboration. Experience creating tech packs, seasonal line plans, and development boards. Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment. This position is on‑site at the Spiritual Gangster Los Angeles, CA office, with remote work most Fridays. Equal Employment Opportunity Spiritual Gangster provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination. Spiritual Gangster takes allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously and will promptly investigate when such behavior is reported. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 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