Job description
Join Aurora Atelier, a premier fashion house known for modern silhouettes and luxe fabrics. We are seeking a Senior Fashion Designer to lead the creative direction for our upcoming collection in New York City. This role blends design excellence, strategic thinking, and collaborative execution across product development, styling, and merchandising.
You will translate trend insights into commercially viable designs, manage design from concept to final production, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seasonal collections that resonate with a global audience. We offer competitive compensation, strong growth paths, and a vibrant, fashion-forward environment in the heart of NYC.
Responsibility
- Lead end-to-end design process for multiple seasonal collections from concept through final production.
- Translate trend forecasting, consumer insights, and market data into market-ready silhouettes and fabrics.
- Collaborate with Product Development, Merchandising, and Marketing to align on targets, costings, and timelines.
- Create technical drawings, specs, and mood boards; oversee fit sessions and fit approvals.
- Source fabrics and trims; manage supplier and vendor relationships to meet quality standards.
- Partner with pattern makers and sample teams to iterate quickly, maintaining calendar milestones.
- Present designs to executives and showrooms; refine based on feedback and brand strategy.
Qualification
- 7+ years in fashion design with a strong portfolio across contemporary luxury and/or high-end streetwear.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
- Proficiency in design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop; CAD tools like CLO, Lectra preferred).
- Excellent understanding of textiles, fabrics, and production processes; knowledge of pattern making is a plus.
- Strong sense of color, proportion, and trend forecasting; ability to predict market direction.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and collaborative skills; experience presenting to senior leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment in NYC.