Senior Designer, Women's Dresses

About the role

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Designer, Women’s Dresses to join our BCBG Dresses team. This role will play a critical part in supporting the Design Director in creating a competitive and brand-right dress assortment that balances trend, creativity, and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Design Director to build the BCBG Dresses collection from initial research and sketching through final approved prototypes.
• Conduct seasonal trend, fabric, trim, color, and market research; identify key inspiration styles to guide line development.
• Create sketches, CADs, and technical packages with a strong understanding of garment construction, drape, and fit.
• Develop fashion-forward dress collections that reflect the BCBG brand aesthetic while supporting seasonal merchandising objectives.
• Support development of first samples and ensure timely delivery to meet market deadlines.
• Collaborate with design, production, merchandising, technical design, and sales teams to ensure design integrity and commercial viability.
• Assist in sourcing seasonal fabrics, trims, and embellishments while communicating with overseas offices regarding development status and approvals.
• Attend fittings, review style lines, fit, proportion, and construction, and implement revisions as needed.
• Maintain strong organizational skills while managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or technical degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 5–7 years of professional apparel design experience, with a focus on contemporary women’s dresses.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong hand sketching and computer design skills.
• Deep understanding of garment construction, draping, fit, and the product development process.
• Experience working with overseas factories and vendors.
• Strong trend awareness and ability to interpret commercially viable ideas.
• Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and presentation skills.