About This Role
This role is for a talented, hands-on Fashion Designer to join the founding team of an exciting new apparel brand preparing for its official market launch. You will lead the creative and technical design process from initial concept to final manufacturing, helping establish the visual identity and signature aesthetic of the brand.
Responsibilities
- Develop seasonal concepts, mood boards, color palettes, and range plans in line with brand identity
- Create detailed CAD designs, flat sketches, and production-ready tech packs (including BOMs, spec sheets, and construction details)
- Source and select appropriate fabrics, trims, hardware, and embellishments within target price points
- Oversee garment sampling, fit sessions, and construction revisions to prepare styles for mass production
- Communicate daily with textile suppliers, patternmakers, and garment manufacturers to ensure design execution and production deadlines are met
- Conduct competitive market analysis and trend research relevant to our target customer
Requirements
- 1+ years of professional fashion/apparel design experience (launch/startup experience is a plus)
- Degree or diploma in Fashion Design, Apparel Tech, or equivalent experience
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (CLO 3D or Browzwear knowledge is a bonus)
- Strong expertise in garment construction, patternmaking concepts, fabric properties, and technical design
- Proven track record of creating comprehensive tech packs that manufacturers can execute seamlessly
- Strong organization, detail orientation, and communication skills
Benefits
- Opportunity to shape a new brand's creative direction from Day 1
- Flexible schedule
- Creative autonomy and career advancement potential as the brand scales
- Employee discount on future brand product lines
- Commuter assistance
Important Details
- Work format: Hybrid
- Employment type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Application Process
- Share a link to your online portfolio or attach a PDF showcasing tech packs, flat sketches, and finished garment samples
- State the apparel category you have the most experience designing (e.g., Streetwear, Activewear, Womenswear, Menswear)
- Submit your resume and portfolio link with your application; applications without a portfolio will not be reviewed
About the Company
Aachman Ventures is an exciting new apparel brand preparing for its official market launch.