Apparel Designer
Designs seasonal Women's/Missy licensed and branded apparel collections at Mad Engine Global — researching trends, creating CADs and artwork in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, and collaborating with merchandising, technical design, and overseas factories to take collections from concept through production.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Burbank, Burbank, CA, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or related field
- 3–7 years of apparel design experience, preferably Women's/Missy branded or licensed apparel
- Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, fit, silhouettes, and manufacturing processes
- Excellent knowledge of current fashion trends and consumer preferences
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Nice to have
- Experience designing for US wholesale retailers and mass-market channels
- Experience using PLM systems
- Experience designing licensed apparel and branded collections
- Background working with major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Kohl's, JCPenney, Macy's, Ross, Burlington, TJX
- Knowledge of print development, graphics, embroidery, washes, and embellishment techniques
- Experience working directly with overseas factories and global sourcing teams
Full description
About MAD Engine Global LLC
MAD Engine Global LLC is a leading apparel company specializing in licensed, branded, and private label products for top retailers across North America. We combine trend-driven design, speed-to-market execution, and strong retail partnerships to deliver innovative collections that resonate with today's consumer.
We are seeking a creative, trend-driven Women's/Missy Branded Designer to join our growing Design team. This role is responsible for creating compelling branded apparel collections that balance fashion trends, customer needs, and commercial success across multiple retail channels.
Position Summary
The Women's/Missy Branded Designer is responsible for designing commercially successful apparel collections for licensed and branded women's and missy categories. The ideal candidate possesses a strong fashion aesthetic, excellent knowledge of current market trends, and experience creating apparel for mass-market and specialty retail. This role works closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Sales, Technical Design, and overseas factories to bring seasonal collections from concept through production.
Essential Responsibilities
Design & Product Development
- Research and identify emerging fashion trends, color direction, fabric innovations, silhouettes, and consumer insights.
- Design seasonal Women's/Missy branded apparel collections aligned with customer needs and brand identity.
- Develop original concepts, prints, graphics, embellishments, washes, and garment details.
- Create presentation boards, seasonal concepts, color palettes, and trend direction.
- Produce detailed CADs, technical sketches, and artwork using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Build complete assortments that balance fashion, profitability, and retailer expectations.
- Maintain consistency across licensed brands while preserving each brand's unique identity.
Trend & Market Research
- Monitor domestic and international fashion trends through market shopping, trade publications, social media, runway collections, and competitive analysis.
- Conduct regular retail market research to identify opportunities for new product development.
- Translate emerging trends into commercially viable products for the US wholesale market.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Merchandising and Sales to develop product strategies that support customer presentations.
- Collaborate with Product Development and Technical Design to ensure products meet fit, construction, cost, and production requirements.
- Communicate design intent clearly to overseas vendors and manufacturing partners.