Job Description
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.