Overview
Associate Fashion Designer Jobs in Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area at ELAN
About ELAN:
Since 1991, ELAN has designed fashionable clothing in high quality fabrics featuring flattering silhouettes with a relaxed fit, perfect for lounging or your next dream destination. We’re looking for a passionate and detail-driven Fashion Designer with a strong eye for aesthetics and a love for trend-forward design to join our growing team.
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of full-time industry experience in women’s Apparel Design and Technical Design
- Excellent eye for aesthetics and trend relevance, with the ability to create visually compelling, brand-right collections
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for technical flats, CADs, mockups, and design presentations
- Strong digital sketching abilities, with a solid understanding of garment construction and fit
- Experience designing Wovens Tops, Dresses and Bottoms; Cut & Sew Knits; and sweaters
- Experience using PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems to manage style data, development milestones, and approvals
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel to track development and maintain seasonal tools
- Familiarity with the product development process and working with overseas vendors and factories
- Ability to identify key fashion trends and translate them into brand-relevant, commercially viable styles
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage 40–50 styles per season
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple projects
- Clear communicator and team player, with experience collaborating across design, production, and merchandising
- Ability to maintain seasonal design calendars, working to deadline while maintaining accuracy and quality of work as well as work independently and in a team environment.
- Problem-solving ability and quick, precise decision-making skills are a strong plus
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Research trends, fabrics, and colors to inspire the seasonal direction and create mood boards to reflect the trends
- Research develop seasonal collections across multiple categories, including knits, wovens, and sweaters
- Translate trend research into brand-appropriate, on-trend designs
- Review lab dips, strike-offs, trims, and fabric submissions for color and quality approval
- Create design mockups and build detailed tech packs for development
- Manage the PLM system, ensuring all product data, updates, and approvals are up to date
- Maintain and update the design board and line sheets throughout the season
- Track style development, manage timelines, and assist with internal line presentations
- Be in charge of fitting sessions, refine samples, and ensure each style meets quality and fit standards
- Track and manage 40–50 styles per season from concept through production
- Source fabrics and trims and ensure alignment with seasonal goals and price points
- Work closely with overseas vendors to track product development, communicate design updates, and maintain timelines
If you’re a creative thinker with strong technical skills, an eye for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment — Please submit your resume and portfolio, we’d love to hear from you!
Title: Associate Fashion Designer
Company: ELAN
Location: Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
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