The Senior Dress Designer is responsible for conceptualizing and developing 45–60 innovative, trend-forward, and cost-effective dress styles each month. Owning the entire product lifecycle—from sourcing compelling initial inspiration to delivering the final approved sample—this role serves as a key creative driver and leader within the design department. In addition to spearheading the dress category's creative direction, the Senior Dress Designer manages the daily workflow and collaborates cross-functionally to ensure all collections seamlessly align with Edikted’s overarching brand vision and seasonal goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Concept & Inspiration: Develop original seasonal dress concepts and source deep-dive inspiration, presenting these visions to the Trend Team to drive a cohesive, commercially viable, and trend-forward collection.
• End-to-End Ownership: Drive the dress design process entirely from initial ideation and sketching to the final approved product.
• Tech Pack Creation: Create and oversee detailed tech packs that clearly communicate design intent, including precise dress construction, draping, and finish details for flawless execution by development teams.
• Material Sourcing: Proactively source new, trend-right fabrics, trims, and materials specific to dresses (e.g., wovens, knits, linings, and specialty hardware) ahead of each season, presenting selections to the Trend Team and VP of PD.
• Proto Fittings: Lead proto fittings for adopted dress styles, ensuring optimal fit, drape, and design integrity are maintained while actively incorporating feedback from Buyers and cross-functional teams.
• Timeline Management: Manage seasonal calendars and key development milestones, ensuring all deadlines are met and the dress design process stays strictly on track.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Maintain consistent, proactive communication with partners—including the overseas development team, Production, and Creative teams—to ensure the design vision is executed accurately.
• Sample Tracking: Manage the tracking of sample statuses and development timelines, proactively flagging risks and opportunities in the dress development pipeline.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Mentor and guide junior designers, providing constructive feedback, sharing expertise in dress construction, and offering career development support.
• Troubleshooting: Actively troubleshoot design and production issues alongside management, serving as a reliable resource and problem-solver for the team.
• Market Research: Conduct ongoing market research to source fresh dress inspiration, staying highly informed on emerging silhouettes, the competitive landscape, and category innovation opportunities.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Fashion or Apparel Design.
• Experience: Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in fashion design, with a strict requirement of specialized, hands-on experience in the dress category.
• Leadership: Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Excel.
• Design Acumen: Strong design aesthetic, color sense, and conceptual development skills specifically tailored to dress silhouettes and trends.
• Technical Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of dress-specific garment construction, draping, fit, fabrication (wovens, knits, linings), prints, trims, and embellishments.
• Organization: Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Work Style: Collaborative mindset with the ability to take direction, pivot quickly, and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Why EDIKTED

• Work at the center of a fast-moving, fashion-forward brand
• High creative ownership and visibility
• Opportunity to shape a global brand as it continues to scale
• Collaborative, energetic, and trend-driven environment

Benefits Include

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Hybrid schedule: Monday–Thursday on-site at our Arts District HQ, Fridays remote
• Employee discount
• Salary range: $95,000-$130,000