Overview
Womenswear Designers – Woven Apparel Jobs in New York, NY at iLocatum
Title: Womenswear Designers – Woven Apparel
Company: iLocatum
Location: New York, NY
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Womenswear Designers – Wovens
New York, NY
Must-Haves
- 5+ years of experience designing women’s woven apparel
- Strong sketching ability with advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
- Experience designing both soft wovens and/or tailored woven categories
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally (sales, production, technical design)
- Must be able to work onsite in New York, 5 days per week
Overview
An established NYC-based wholesale manufacturer is seeking two Womenswear Designers to support modern/contemporary apparel lines. These roles offer the opportunity to work across a range of woven categories for high-volume, off-price retail channels.
Role Breakdown
Designer 1 – Soft Wovens / Novelty Focus
- Focus on soft woven apparel such as linen and cotton pieces
- Design styles featuring novelty details including embellishments, embroidery, and cut-outs
- Bring a trend-driven, fashion-forward perspective to casual and elevated styles
Designer 2 – Wovens (Tailored + Soft)
- Design across a full range of woven categories including blazers, pants, skirts, and blouses
- Balance tailored structure with soft woven versatility
- Create commercially viable styles aligned with off-price market needs
Key Responsibilities
- Develop original designs from concept through final production
- Create detailed sketches and tech-ready Illustrator flats
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet cost, quality, and timeline expectations
- Interpret trends and translate them into commercially successful products
- Maintain strong attention to detail across all aspects of design and development
What You Bring
- Strong aesthetic aligned with modern/contemporary womenswear
- Ability to design for high-volume, value-driven retail environments
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A proactive, organized approach in a fast-paced setting
This is a great opportunity to join a stable, high-performing team and contribute to commercially successful womenswear collections across multiple woven categories.
