Designer of Swimwear to join an established apparel design and manufacturing company in Los Angeles.

You will join our forward, trend-savvy aesthetic to create Private-Label swimwear. We are looking for this individual to take charge, develop fun concepts, have a great eye for color and print, and have top-notch presentation skills.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in SWIM design required
• Visionary design professional who's excited to step out and take risks 
• Exceptional eye for print and color 
• Mass Market knowledge preferred
• Ability to handle a large-volume Swimwear brand, understand the customer and the market
• Opportunity to direct the vision and design and drive concept through execution

Responsibilities:

• Execute design from vision to final fit
• Assist with/ developing new hardware, accessories, fabrics, trims, and innovative twists on classics.
• Adhere to the development T&A calendar.
• Collaborate with and motivate team: Assistants, Tech, Sample Room, Pattern Maker.
• Polished and confident presentation skills required: will interface with retail management
• Collaborate with sales, merchandising, product development, factories, and production.
• Exceptionally creative and mature Associate Designers will be considered detail-oriented and self-motivated.

Our Company: 

• We love our people - every company says that, but most of our employees have been with us for 10+ years.
• We don't believe in a 'grind' - there are better ways. We believe in strategy, goals, planning, and setting ourselves up for success.
• With over 50 years in the apparel business, we've experienced big wins, growing pains, and market challenges, yet we love forging ahead.
• We are excited by the new marketplace and strive daily to embrace new technology.
• No idea is a bad idea -we revere your innovation and will consider all you have to share. 

Compensation:

$125K Range depending on experience.

Full Benefits: medical, dental, 401K and PTO will be detailed upon the hiring process