Ivy City Apparel Designer Riverton, UT · Full time Company website

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Founded by three women in the early days of motherhood, Ivy City Co. was born from a shared dream: to rewrite the story that moms must lose themselves to be good mothers. Our brand celebrates the woman within motherhood. Her beauty, her strength, her confidence, and her joy.

Known for our signature Mommy & Me and family-matching styles, Ivy City Co. creates pieces that help women feel radiant while making meaningful memories with the people they love. With truly size-inclusive designs (baby, girls, and women’s XXS–5X), exclusive in-house prints crafted by our women-led Utah team, and classic feminine details, our pieces are made to last and made to feel magical. Cherished by moms everywhere and trusted by icons like Joanna Gaines, Serena Williams, Kristen Bell, and Chrissy Teigen. Ivy City Co. is a place where beauty, confidence, and community flourish.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from initial concept through final product, creating beautiful, innovative, and commercially relevant designs that align with the brand's vision and customer.
• Research and interpret current and emerging fashion trends, translating them into fresh, compelling designs that maintain the brand's unique aesthetic.
• Demonstrate a strong creative point of view and exceptional eye for color, print, silhouette, proportion, fabrication, and design details.
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Finance teams to identify key seasonal trends, big ideas, and must-have items that align with seasonal briefs, assortment strategies, and business objectives.
• Design cohesive seasonal collections across apparel and accessories, balancing creativity, brand consistency, and commercial appeal.
• Create detailed fashion sketches, technical flats, and CADs to effectively communicate design concepts and construction details.
• Develop and present seasonal mood boards, color palettes, print concepts, fabrications, and design presentations.
• Research, select, and develop fabrics, trims, prints, and embellishments that enhance the design aesthetic while meeting quality and cost expectations.
• Collaborate with Technical Design and Production to develop accurate tech packs, communicate design specifications, and ensure samples reflect the intended design.
• Participate in sample reviews and fittings, providing clear design direction and adjustments to achieve the desired fit, quality, construction, and overall aesthetic.
• Communicate effectively with domestic and overseas vendors throughout the development process, ensuring accurate execution of design details.
• Maintain a consistent brand identity across collections while continually introducing new ideas that excite and inspire the customer.
• Manage multiple projects and seasonal deadlines, ensuring all design milestones are completed according to the product development calendar.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience in apparel design, preferably within women's contemporary, lifestyle, or occasionwear categories.
• Exceptional creative taste level with a strong understanding of color, print, pattern, silhouette, proportion, and garment detailing.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrications, fit, and apparel development processes.
• Ability to translate trend research and creative inspiration into cohesive, commercially successful collections.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with strong technical flat sketching, CAD and print design capabilities.
• Experience collaborating with overseas suppliers and factories, with an understanding of product development timelines and production processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design concepts and provide constructive feedback.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented, with the ability to work both independently and cross-functionally.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong design sensibility, technical capabilities, and a clear understanding of brand aesthetic and customer needs.