Overview
Associate Designer – Young Contemporary Apparel Brand Jobs in Los Angeles at Buttermelon Clothing
Join the Buttermelon Team!
Buttermelon is a Los Angeles based women’s apparel brand built on fresh ideas, strong teamwork, and a love for creating styles that feel current, exciting, and easy to wear.
Since launching in 2022, Buttermelon has continued to grow quickly through a combination of trend driven design, strong execution, and a team culture that values positivity, collaboration, and momentum. We are passionate about building a workplace where creative people can do great work, enjoy the process, and grow together.
We are currently looking for an Associate Designer to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is creative, organized, trend focused, and excited to be part of a fast moving brand with a strong vision and a supportive team environment.
What You Will Do:
- Trend Research: Research fashion trends, market shifts, and customer preferences to help develop fresh and relevant product
- Concept Development: Create seasonal concepts, style ideas, color direction, and design boards that align with the brand vision
- Sketching and CADs: Develop sketches, CADs, and design details using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Fabric and Trim Sourcing: Help source fabrics, trims, and materials that support the design direction and intended fit
- Fit and Sample Review: Participate in sample development and fittings, reviewing proportion, silhouette, balance, and overall wearability
- Tech Pack and Fit Comments: Prepare and update tech packs, fit comments, and design related documentation
- Cross Functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, sales, and overseas vendors to support smooth development from concept to final sample
- Design Organization: Maintain strong attention to detail throughout the design and development process
- Project Management: Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast paced environment
What We Are Looking For
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred
- Minimum 3 years of design experience, preferably in import or young contemporary apparel
- Strong eye for trend, color, design, and silhouette
- Good understanding of garment construction, fit, and production processes
- Ability to identify fit issues and support solutions that improve the final garment
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office
- Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to multitask efficiently
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Bilingual in Korean and English preferred
Why You Will Love Working With Us
- Positive and team oriented work environment
- Opportunity to grow with a fast expanding fashion brand
- A collaborative culture where ideas and creativity are valued
- Lunch provided
- Health Insurance, Vision, Dental
- Retirement Plan – Matching
- Life Insurance for management level
- PTO provide
- Paid Holiday
This role is a great opportunity for someone who is motivated, creative, and excited to grow within a positive and fast moving team. At Buttermelon, we value collaboration, hands on learning, and an environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter.
Pay: $650,000.00 – $950,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Wholesale Brand: 3 years (Required)
Language:
- Korean (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Associate Designer – Young Contemporary Apparel Brand
Company: Buttermelon Clothing
Location: Los Angeles
