About this role
ABOUT LOVESHACKFANCY
LoveShackFancy, founded in 2013 by Rebecca Hessel Cohen, is a global fashion, beauty, childrenswear, accessories, home, and lifestyle brand celebrated for its romantic, vintage-inspired aesthetic and cult-like community. Known for its immersive, whimsical interiors, the brand has grown to 25 boutiques across the U.S. and London. Signature ruffles, pink, and bows anchor the collections, while storytelling and pioneering community-driven experiences have shaped LoveShackFancy into more than a fashion label—it’s a shared lifestyle movement. Coveted collaborations include Victoria’s Secret PINK, Gap, Target, Stanley, Pottery Barn, Bogner, and more. In 2023, LoveShackFancy launched Beauty exclusively at Sephora, inviting millions into its rose-colored world of whimsy and celebration.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research seasonal trends, silhouette, materials and novelty techniques; bring new ideas through competitive shopping and research.
- Work closely with Associate Design Director for artwork, layout, and colorways review.
- Communicate developments launching layouts and concepts for mockups, embellishments and sourcing to OS factories, troubleshoot and work with team to ensure developments meet design standards.
- Work on visual presentations for key meetings ensuring boards and decks effectively communicate and fit with Love Shack Fancy language. Regularly update and ensure accuracy of flat sketches and CADS in linesheet.
- Responsible for tracking status of developments, ensuring outstanding questions are resolved, and follow al emails and problem solve working with senior team members on development of collection.
- Create techpacks for development with construction details, Specs and BOMS.
- Detail oriented and knowledgeable in technical aspects of Woven development; sketching, construction, fit
- Research and create new trim development and sourcing
- Create drapes, 3D mockups, embroidery and trim layouts. Trim design and development.
- Attend fittings and take notes. Communicate changes through detailed tech pack comments, technical detail pages, and fit images. work with factory to maintain design concept, fit, and quality standards throughout development process.
- Responsible for sketch updates to reflect fit changes in development and production fittings.
- Prepare Sketch updates and BOMs for pass off to Production team post market and tweak layouts as needed for costing and production needs.
- Assist in managing operations in the design studio to ensure a smooth, organized design process.
- Prepare and alter samples for market and for fashion week.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- 3-6 years experience in a design environment
- High taste level and creative ability
- Exceptional design and fit sense
- Skilled in hand drawing in procreate for flats
- Computer skills: expertise in photoshop and illustrator is a must, Proficiency in excel and familiarity with Canva or other similar presentation programs.
- Ability to think creatively in 3-dimension and envision how designs will execute
- Knowledgeable in technical aspects of construction; experienced working with overseas development and able to allocate work to tailors
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills supporting a team environment.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Exemplary time management/project skills
- Good follow through, proactive, extremely organized and detail oriented
- Ability to recognize and react to changing work demands
- Goal orientated: ability to stay focused on creating winning results with strong organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail
- Mentor or management experience, proficiency in guiding interns freelancers and assistant freelancers- nurturing talent
- BA or Associate Degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or other comparable degree
- Must be hard working and flexible with strong problem-solving skills
Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 per year.