Senior Designer, Licensed Product Design (Fashion & Accessories)

Fashion-Forward Concepting

Analyze and synthesize current market trends (streetwear, luxury, etc.) to develop innovative product concepts that merge character aesthetics with modern fashion. Pitch these creative directions to the Manager for alignment.

Trend Forecasting & Concept Development

Lead the translation of macro and micro fashion trends into cohesive, trend-led storytelling. Provide the technical and aesthetic foundation for apparel and accessory lines, ensuring every collection is anchored in seasonal relevance.

Design Direction

• Provide detailed feedback to licensees based on fashion expertise—covering textiles, specialty construction, and graphic placement—to strongly support the Manager’s final approvals.

Style Guide

Flexibly adapt and expand Universal’s style guides for complex garment and accessory constructions to ensure they serve as high-utility design assets.

Licensor Communication & Submission Review

• Manage daily creative workflows by reviewing licensee submissions via Lunchpad.
• Provide clear, actionable design feedback from concept to final sample, ensuring every product achieves a high-level balance between fashion-forward sensibility and IP brand consistency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Support

• Under the Manager’s direction, partner closely with Category Management, Legal, and Franchise teams.
• Act as the design-side coordinator to help deliver competitive products to the retail market.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 4+ years of senior-level design experience within the fashion industry (apparel, bags, footwear, etc.).
• Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Deep understanding of Fashion Tech Packs and a sharp eye for translating 2D graphics into 3D garment constructions.
• Knowledge of Fabric Properties: In-depth knowledge of fabric properties, washes, and embellishment techniques (embroidery, patches, screen printing).
• Exceptional Color Sense: Exceptional color sense and material sourcing skills.
• Communication: Ability to articulate design intent logically and professionally to support the Manager and facilitate consensus with external partners.
• Portfolio: A professional portfolio demonstrating a track record of blending fashion trends with character-based IPs in a sophisticated way.
• Proactive Mindset: Proactive mindset to drive results.
• Strong Communication & Presentation Skills: Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Organized & Detail-Oriented: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence in Advocating Decisions: Confidence in advocating design decisions and collaborating toward shared goals.
• Proficiency in Software: Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and working knowledge of InDesign, Keynote, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Additional Requirements

• Travel may be required.
• This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A variety of other discounts and perks.

Salary Range

$90,000 - $105,000

Additional Information

• The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.