Senior Designer, MenswearSIMKHAI • West Hollywood, CA, US
Senior Designer, Menswear
SIMKHAI • West Hollywood, CA, US
15 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionPrototyping & Development : Propose drapes, 3D swatches, fabric manipulations, finishing trials, and thread color trials for product development when sample yardage arrives, and launching denim washes trials. Color & Print Design : Create color-ups and print placement layouts on sketches. Design to-scale CAD-focused embroidery trials and layouts for development and SMS. Seasonal Boards : Create and maintain seasonal boards and linelist featuring inspirations, print concepts, most updated sketches, and trials. Communicate seasonal update effectively with cross-functional teams. Work closely with product development, technical design, in house atelier to ensure styles meet design specifications. Maintain a seamless communication to sales, marketing and production team to provide product knowledge and design intent. Fittings Participation : Attend and participate in prototype and sample fittings. Take notes and follow up as needed to ensure garment proportions, details, and fit are accurate. Lookbook & Seasonal Shoots : Manage Lookbook fittings, styling, and all preparation for seasonal shoots for Menswear and Women's Hard Woven category. Must have a BA / BFA in Fashion Design (or equivalent professional experience). Must have minimum 6 years experience in menswear design. Must have deep materials expertise including fabric & trim sourcing, fabric development, knitwear, and denim wash development. Must have advanced sketching skills (Procreate + CAD) with tech-ready flats; precise construction details and proportion. Must be fit-process fluent : proto / SMS fittings, and revision tracking to quality standards. Must have mastery in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate. Must be able to create to-scale embroideries / placement prints, color-ups, and production-ready layout files for dev / SMS. Must be able to have strong cross-functional partnership skills to Merch (line planning, A / B testing, margin targets) and PD / Production (calendars, costs, MOQs, handoffs). Must be able to provide end-to-end seasonal ownership from concept through market; builds cohesive capsules aligned to brand DNA. Must be able to lead the creative direction : seasonal concepts, color stories, print narratives, and group architecture. Must be a strong cross-functional partner to Merch (line planning, A / B testing, margin targets) and PD / Production (calendars, costs, MOQs, handoffs). Must have rigor in calendar discipline and project management; aligns partners and hits deadlines across multiple capsules. Must have demonstrated work in Portfolio of original menswear concepts, technical depth, and delivered, brand-right product. CLO 3D (draping, 3D swatches, fabric simulations) for rapid proto visualization is a plus. Pattern Making / garment-construction literacy for development problem-solving is a plus. Established vendor / mill network; willing to travel for mills, trade shows, and factories is a plus.
As the Senior Designer for Menswear, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire design process, from concept to execution. You will be working closely with a cross-functional team, driving creativity and ensuring that our collections align with brand values and market trends.
Responsibilities
- Develop and articulate the creative vision for menswear collections, setting the design direction that reflects the brand's identity under the guidance of the VP of Design and Creative Director.
- Lead the seasonal design process for Menswear, including research, concept development, and product innovation, based on a comprehensive understanding of merchandising plans.
- Interpret the seasonal direction into innovative and commercial designs.
- Analyze past best and worst sellers for future developments and develop design ideas into cohesive seasonal groups.
- Spearhead material sourcing and selection to align seasonal collection and support the category growth.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including merchandising, production, and marketing, to ensure alignment on product strategy and go-to-market plans.
Design Process Contribution
Collaboration & Communication
Qualifications
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k) and PTO. Additionally, we offer a generous clothing allowance and 50% employee discount off retail.
About Us
SIMKHAI designs for the elevated everyday with innovative techniques and timeless craftsmanship.
Founded in 2010 by designer Jonathan Simkhai, the studio takes inspiration from architects and sculptors alike, blending progressive construction techniques with intimate hand-detailing to create truly special garments and lifestyle design.
A 2015 winner of the prestigious CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund, the studio has earned recognition for its original silhouettes, quality constructions, and timeless elegance.
SIMKHAI continues to nurture an inspired creative community around the brand's home in Los Angeles, sharing their designs and stories with women around the world who live artful, unapologetic lives.
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