Embellishment Designer

A Ready To Wear Fashion Brand is looking for a Strong Embellishment Designer in New York.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design and develop beading and embellishment concepts aligned with the seasonal vision, including original swatches, colorways, and Illustrator-based layouts
• CAD embellishments directly into garment styles for internal review prior to development launch
• Partner closely with domestic and overseas beading factories to maintain design intent and quality standards through ongoing email communication and regular WIP calls
• Introduce new embellishment ideas, materials, and techniques each season to continuously evolve the collection
• Meet with beading mills to develop custom artwork and swatches tied to seasonal concepts
• Research market trends and emerging embellishment techniques and materials
• Build, organize, and maintain an embellishment library for ongoing reference and future use
• Manage multiple embellishment programs across several styles and factories simultaneously
• Support fittings and production approvals for embellished styles, ensuring execution aligns with creative intent
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Technical Design, and Patternmaking teams (both in-house and external)
• Participate in regular cross-functional meetings to track styles in development and upcoming launches

Qualifications:

• 3–4 years of professional experience in embellishment and beading design
• Strong knowledge of high-end beading materials, techniques, and trends
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; strong CAD skills required
• Solid understanding of garment construction, patternmaking, fabric behavior, and drape
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and able to take direction while executing with precision
• Professional and effective communicator across internal teams and external partners
• Must have experience corresponding with factories in India

How to Apply

Please submit your updated resume and portfolio, and include availability to start and any upcoming time off.