Job description
Lumina Fashion House is seeking a Senior Fashion Designer to join our NYC studio. You will lead concept development and drive collections from sketch to final sample in a high-velocity, luxury-inspired environment. This is an opportunity to shape modern silhouettes and influence seasonal narratives across ready-to-wear and accessories.
We value bold creativity, strong craftsmanship, and a collaborative mindset that elevates every detail from fabric exploration to production readiness.
Responsibility
- Lead design concept development for seasonal collections across womenswear and accessories.
- Translate market trends into compelling product briefs, color stories, and technical specs.
- Collaborate with technical design, product development, and manufacturing to ensure fit, construction, and quality.
- Own the design calendar, mood boards, tech packs, and line-review presentations to stakeholders.
- Partner with sourcing and suppliers to select fabrics, trims, and finishes that meet price and performance targets.
- Present final designs to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, incorporating feedback with agility.
- Mentor junior designers and interns, fostering a culture of innovation and craftsmanship.
- Review and approve prototype samples, ensuring collections align with brand vision and season goals.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field; advanced degree a plus.
- 5-7+ years of professional fashion design experience, preferably in luxury or contemporary brands.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, fabrication knowledge, and storytelling across categories.
- Proficiency in CAD (Illustrator, Photoshop) and a solid understanding of patternmaking and garment construction.
- Excellent sketching, presentation, and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
- Deep knowledge of fabrics, trims, production processes, and a track record of delivering on tight deadlines.
- Experience leading design teams or mentoring junior designers is a plus.
- Trend forecasting acumen and ability to translate insights into viable product strategies.