Senior RTW Designer

Senior RTW Designer

Lingua Franca is looking for a skilled and experienced designer to lead our Design Team. We are seeking a true creative who enjoys thinking outside the box and who is equipped to develop products across all categories as we grow our brand. Applicants must submit a portfolio in order to be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with our Founder to develop product lines across categories including but not limited to Women’s, Men’s and Children’s RTW, home, and accessories.
• Research seasonal design concepts; collect trend/vintage research based on seasonal inspiration.
• Create and maintain seasonal development boards, digital decks, and product line plans.
• Lead design team and collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Production, Web & Marketing to build and improve workflows and ensure efficient execution of business needs
• Work closely with Development and Production team to ensure quality, cost, and brand objectives are met
• Build and adhere to development and production calendars to meet market and internal deadlines
• Oversee all aspects of product execution including factory communication, tech packs, and order management
• Manage all assets related to collection presentation including linesheets, lookbooks, and marketing materials
• Sustainability is at the core of our brand. Strong knowledge of sustainable production and cutting edge techniques are a must

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Fashion Design, with at least 2 years experience as Senior level designer w/ managerial responsibility.
• Excellent hand sketching and rendering skills preferably in digital programs such as Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience in fully fashioned knits preferred 
• High taste level and organizational skills required
• Deep working knowledge of materials and trim
• Ability to manage tech packs across multiple product categories
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be extremely organized and have the ability to multitask.
• Familiarity with the luxury market and trends.
• Ability to work well in a team setting as well as independently. 

Lingua Franca is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.