Fashion Designer
2 days ago
Carrollton
Job Description We are seeking a Fashion Designer specializing in Apparel Product Testing & Development to join a growing apparel brand. This role is ideal for a designer who combines creative design capabilities with strong product development and testing experience. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing apparel products for TikTok Shop and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) platforms, ensuring products meet high standards for fit, comfort, quality, and customer expectations. This position involves hands-on work across the full product lifecycle—from concept and design through wear testing, supplier coordination, and product refinement. Key Responsibilities • Design and develop new apparel products aligned with brand direction and market trends., • Manage the full apparel development lifecycle, including concept development, sampling, testing, and production readiness., • Conduct wear trials and fit evaluations to assess garment performance, comfort, and sizing accuracy., • Organize and manage U.S.-based focus groups to gather structured feedback on design, fit, and quality., • Coordinate sample development and communication with suppliers and manufacturers., • Analyze testing results and customer feedback to drive product improvements and refinements., • Support category-specific testing, including evaluating preferences across different demographics and body types., • Ensure apparel designs meet fabric performance, fit, and durability expectations required for e-commerce customers., • Collaborate with internal teams to align product development with TikTok Shop and DTC merchandising strategies. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field., • 2–3 years of experience in apparel design and product development., • Experience working through the full apparel product development cycle., • Familiarity with e-commerce fashion businesses, ideally including TikTok Shop or DTC brands., • Strong understanding of fabric behavior, garment construction, and fit performance., • Experience conducting or participating in wear testing and product evaluations., • Ability to translate feedback and testing results into actionable product improvements., • Strong communication and coordination skills when working with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams. Benefits Candidates will be hired as contractor for a period of 6 months. Based on performance, the candidate will be switched to direct hire.