Fashion Designer

We are seeking a Fashion Designer specializing in Apparel Product Testing & Development to join a growing apparel brand. This role is ideal for a designer who combines creative design capabilities with strong product development and testing experience.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing apparel products for TikTok Shop and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) platforms, ensuring products meet high standards for fit, comfort, quality, and customer expectations. This position involves hands-on work across the full product lifecycle—from concept and design through wear testing, supplier coordination, and product refinement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop new apparel products aligned with brand direction and market trends.
• Manage the full apparel development lifecycle, including concept development, sampling, testing, and production readiness.
• Conduct wear trials and fit evaluations to assess garment performance, comfort, and sizing accuracy.
• Organize and manage U.S.-based focus groups to gather structured feedback on design, fit, and quality.
• Coordinate sample development and communication with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Analyze testing results and customer feedback to drive product improvements and refinements.
• Support category-specific testing, including evaluating preferences across different demographics and body types.
• Ensure apparel designs meet fabric performance, fit, and durability expectations required for e-commerce customers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align product development with TikTok Shop and DTC merchandising strategies.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in apparel design and product development.
• Experience working through the full apparel product development cycle.
• Familiarity with e-commerce fashion businesses, ideally including TikTok Shop or DTC brands.
• Strong understanding of fabric behavior, garment construction, and fit performance.
• Experience conducting or participating in wear testing and product evaluations.
• Ability to translate feedback and testing results into actionable product improvements.
• Strong communication and coordination skills when working with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams.

Benefits:
Candidates will be hired as contractor for a period of 6 months. Based on performance, the candidate will be switched to direct hire.