Fashion Week Casting Calls and Auditions

Job Summary:

As the Wovens and Cut & Sew Designer, you will play a pivotal role in conceptualizing, designing, and executing woven and cut & sew garment collections. Your creative vision and technical expertise will be instrumental in shaping our product offerings, driving innovation, and maintaining the high standards that Reunited Clothing is known for.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with Senior Designer and cross-functional teams, including product development, merchandising, and production, to understand market trends, client needs, and design requirements.
• Create innovative and trend-driven designs for woven and cut & sew garments that align with the brand’s aesthetic and target audience.
• Develop comprehensive tech packs and design specifications, ensuring accurate and clear instructions for sample development and production.
• Approve lab dips
• Responsible for design and development of entire commodity
• Research and source materials, trims, and embellishments that elevate the quality and uniqueness of the collections.
• Lead fittings and provide valuable input to achieve impeccable fit and overall garment construction.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and market developments to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Work closely with Production teams throughout the development process to ensure the highest level of quality and integrity
• Mentor and guide junior design team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in designing woven and cut & sew garments within [industry or product category].
• Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of designs, including creative sketches, technical drawings, and finished products.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software (Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).
• In-depth understanding of fabric properties, garment construction, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly and collaborate effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Leadership qualities with the capacity to guide and inspire a design team.

Work Environment: 

-Fast-paced environment 

-Very Team oriented 

-Friendly 

-Positive and hard-working environment 

-WFH on Friday

70-80K Depending on experience

Reunited Clothing

Looking for an Associate Wovens and Cut & Sew Designer to work within a team for a growing Private Label company. Associate Designer will report to a Senior Designer for that account(s).

Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating original woven and cut-and-sew designs based on client requirements, market trends, and brand identity.
• Develop detailed tech packs and design specifications, ensuring accurate representation of design elements, measurements, and construction details.
• Collaborate with the Product Development team to source appropriate fabrics, trims, and accessories for garment production.
• Conduct research on current fashion trends, competitor analysis, and emerging technologies to stay ahead of industry developments.
• Work closely with the Production team to ensure the smooth transition from design to manufacturing, providing support throughout the production process.
• Participate in fit sessions, offering feedback and implementing design modifications as necessary.
• Maintain accurate design documentation and update design archives for future reference.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in woven and cut-and-sew design, preferably in the private label or apparel manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabric properties, and production processes.
• Excellent sketching and illustration skills to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Detail-oriented with a meticulous approach to design and technical documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively present and articulate design concepts.
• Need a team player for a fast paced work environment 
• Applicant must be able to multi task 

Work Environment: 

-Fast-paced environment 

-Very Team oriented 

-Friendly 

-Positive and hard-working environment 

-WFH on Friday

 60-70K Salary depending on experience

Reunited Clothing

A fashion brand in Los Angeles is looking for an Apparel Designer to help put the final touches on their collection.

This is a short-term temp assignment (1-2 weeks) starting ASAP and is 100% onsite.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Must have luxury brand experience
• Technical proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills including
• Ability to work in a team environment, and give honest, direct feedback
• Proven ability to multitask and manage projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Deadline driven, remaining calm and composed under pressure while juggling multiple changing priorities

Please submit your resume along with portfolio samples/links for consideration to this role.

You can use www.workgrades.com to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.

We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Fourth Floor

Our client is currently in search of an Associate Graphic Tee Designer. This position requires a full-time, on-site commitment for all five working days of the week. The ideal candidate should have a proven background working with Adobe Creative Suite. An imperative aspect of this role is a portfolio showcasing substantial experience in creating graphic tees and hoodies.

SourceLab Search

Work closely with the Store Manager the Store Manager of GIADA Boston flagship boutique (308 Boylston Street), ensure the smooth daily operations of the store, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive sales performance, including sales management, product management, sales team management, visual merchandising etc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Collaborate with Store Manager on achieving team-specific goals.

2.Assist to enhance and maintain GIADA’s brand image through professional service.

3.Participate in recruiting and training the sales team.

4.Write sales and customer reports and make recommendations for improvements

Requirements:

1. Preferred experience in the luxury goods industry with a strong background in customer service and sales. Knowledge of luxury products and the ability to deliver a personalized shopping experience to the clients.

2. Possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to express ideas logically.

3. Demonstrate a genuine passion for the luxury retail industry, with a proactive and driven approach to work.

4. Fluent English skill, proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) is preferred.

GIADA

Sweet Rain Apparel Inc., is a womenswear wholesale company based in Los Angeles. Established in spring of 2000, Sweet Rain entered the fashion market offering on-trend looks and high quality clothing to customers globally. Through materiality and textiles, our seasonal collections of garments play with silhouettes, colors, patterns, and texture. Being a wholesale clothing company, it gives us the freedom to create varying aesthetics throughout our collections due to the audience each collection is targeted for.

Sweet Rain Apparel is hiring an Assistant designer for it’s other label: Pretty Damage/ IG @prettydamage.label / www.shopprettydamage.com

The Assistant designer has to have an understanding of all aspects of the garment lifecycle from concept to final development & fittings. This position must research relevant trends and have the ability to communicate with cross functional teams such as Merchandising and Production. Assistant designer must attend all photoshoots, coordinate samples, and assist head designer with all design aspects.

 Assistant designer will also participate in fashion trade shows by creating seasonal collections & looks, while also attending to these locations.

Duties:

·        Understand concept to design to final development

·        Needs to manage cross-functional communication between all teams

·        Provide organization by handling new garments –this includes making sure all samples are presentable

·        Research concepts; create sketches, prototypes and artwork throughout the concept development phase

·        Market research

·        Ensure all styles are developed in a timely manner

·        Manage and update Tech Packs

·        Organize and maintain all samples, design rooms & design tools, such as prototypes, fabrics, & color requests

·        Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects while meeting deadlines

·        Excellent communication skills mandatory- this position communicates daily with oversees vendors

·        Must work well in team collaboration and proactively solve problems

Skills/Qualification

·        Studied in Fashion Design with a Bachelors Degree

·        Understanding customer preferences on fashion and style trends

·        Strong sketching skills, color sense, and fabric knowledge

·        Strong written and verbal communication with presentation skills

·        Detail oriented

·        Must have experience constructing various types of garments

·        Ability to assess data, make judgments, problem solve, and recommend solutions

·        Strong sense of aesthetic and passion for clothes/styling

·        Must have a sense of current fast fashion trends

·        Familiar with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Microsoft Word & Excel

·        Positive attitude, energetic and a desire to work with the Company

SWEET RAIN APPAREL, INC.

Assistant/Jr. Associate Designer

Our client, a private label women’s contemporary brand is looking for an Assistant/Jr. Associate Designer to add to their team! They are looking for someone who can jump in an perform all of the traditional assistant/associate level responsibilities to round out the team.

Salary: $50K – $55K based on experience.

This opportunity is full time direct 100% onsite Mon – Fri in Downtown LA.

Responsibilities:

• Heavy use of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Excel
• Working with patternmakers
• Sketching new styles
• Creating line sheets and design boards
• Creating tech packs
• Packaging for overseas development
• Communicating via email with overseas vendors
• Sorting DUPs and dye house samples
• Maintaining Excel spreadsheets
• Preparing for design meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor or Associates Degree in Fashion Design
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
• Strong understanding of garment construction
• CAD sketching ability

Apply today with resume and portfolio!

24 Seven Talent

Our client, a famous fashion brand, is seeking an Assistant Technical Designer to join the team temporarily in their New York office!

Responsibilities

• Completion of Tech Packs to be sent to the factories.
• Measure samples.
• Complete data entry/ tracking stages in PLM.
• Send, track, and log samples.
• Attend fittings.
• Recommend fit and pattern changes, hardware design, requests & submissions for seasonal components.
• Provide technical details to overseas vendors for managing prototype development.
• Enact quality control procedures to resolve production problems or minimize costs.
• Update/ organize charts.

Requirements

• Strong experience working with hand sketches and CAD software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detailed orientated with emphasis on consistency and accuracy of product measurements.
• Proficient in measuring in inches/millimeters.
• Has the ability to understand designer’s jargon across several clothing categories and translate those concepts to tech packages to be interpreted by factory workers.

Please submit your resume for consideration.

You can use www.workgrades.com to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.

Fourth Floor

Karla Otto is a renowned public relations and communications agency with offices across 13 locations in the UK, EMEA, US, and Asia. Established in 1982 by Karla Otto herself, the agency has since grown to become a global leader in luxury brand PR and events.

With offices in major fashion capitals such as Milan, London, New York, and Los Angeles, Karla Otto represents some of the most prestigious fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands in the industry.

In 2017, Karla Otto and K2 merged to form The Independents, a global group of agencies for industry leaders across luxury and lifestyle. Currently, the group comprises of Bureau Betak & Bureau Future, Karla Otto, K2, The Qode, Lefty, Prodject, and CTZAR.

Our network of expert strategists, designers, planners, and publicists work tirelessly to deliver exceptional results and establish long-term partnerships with our clients. We are passionate about the world of fashion, beauty, and luxury, with everyone bringing their unique expertise and insights to the table. We are driven by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving industry landscape.

To help support our future growth as an agency, we are looking for an Account Director, Fashion Comms to join our team based in our New York office.

The Account Director will play an essential role in supporting the development and execution of generating maximum brand exposure through creative product placement, profile features and launches. The Account Director must have a genuine passion for developing brands for your assigned market, using true initiative in order to achieve exceptional results. Impeccable client liaison skills and an established network of key contacts (brands and press) are essential.

Reporting to the Director, the Account Director’s responsibilities would include increasing awareness for all brands represented by the team. In this role the Account Director will promote the different clients in all activities, campaigns, special projects, shows and events to the media, general public and external audiences and to develop and maintain relationships with key journalists and media within your assigned and designated markets, acting as an ambassador for Karla Otto.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop forward planning document and strategy for the season ahead for the collection and product launches, product focuses and events and implement accordingly
• Draft, edit and disseminate press releases and other relevant PR materials
• Build on existing exceptional media relationships within the industry while also creating new contacts (long-lead and short-lead, mainstream media, trade and blogs with Fashion, Lifestyle, Design, Art). Act as an ambassador amongst all key target media at appropriate levels
• Pitch, secure and accomplish/manage fashion news stories / brand and design features in all key media
• Suggest ideas/initiatives/ strategies to drive brand awareness
• Develop media/ influencer seeding programme where appropriate which will then be executed by Account Manager
• Keep an overview of collections and sample loan activities. Oversee and manage Account manager and Account assistant. Assist with advise and support when necessary
• Manage show seating and all logistics around the shows during fashion week (secure and arrange interviews, pre-views, resees etc.)
• Ensure positive communication with clients and international Karla Otto offices
• Participate in client meetings and calls

Additional:

• Engage in department and agency initiatives as needed
• Possess good understanding of all internal communications strategies, tools and systems to ensure alignment with overall brand messaging. Able to drive both internal and external communications when needed
• Acquire knowledge and skills to work with Fashion GPS within all relevant areas (sample trafficking, events, shows, database)

Key Attributes:

• Graduate (or equivalent) with proven experience in a Senior PR role within a luxury fashion environment
• Strong managerial and organizational skills
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of and ongoing interest in the (luxury) fashion industry
• A responsive and understanding approach to client management
• Creative and strategic thinker
• Able to identify communication opportunities through a pro-active approach
• Proven experience of working in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work to tight deadlines. Excellent prioritizing and time management
• Discreet, professional, and articulate, with excellent communication skills
• Extremely well-organized, methodical, and efficient
• Strong presentation & superb writing skills
• Having a visionary and opportunistic approach to new business development
• Strong computer skills including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, Fashion GPS

What We Offer…

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401K Employer Match program
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Time Off including Vacation Days, Personal Days, Sick Days, and additional Comp Days
• Company-wide closure last week of the year
• 10 Federal Holidays Observed

At Karla Otto, we are always looking for personalities with positive charisma who are enthusiastic, self-motivated, and have a keen sense of aesthetics.

Karla Otto embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Karla Otto provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team!

KARLA OTTO

We are working with aa global fashion and lifestyle e-retailer committed to making the beauty of fashion for all.

Position Summary

The Director, Brand PR oversees all brand and sub-brands, leading the promotion of breakthrough brand campaigns and multi-channel communications strategies that will drive awareness, conversion and brand love.

• Strategize, execute and measure PR plans for key brand moments, including new partnerships, campaign launches
• Secure feature brand stories in national and regional press.
• Develop and maintain relationships with top tier publications, editors and reporters.
• Partner closely with Marketing and Corporate Communications teams to manage assets and ensure alignment and amplification.
• Hold PR team accountable for meeting key KPIs across all PR projects, keeping Marketing teams and other internal partners updated.
• Manage PR strategy for special projects
• Maintain a clear understanding of all current, potential, and future collaborations, activations, launches and events.

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Skills and Qualifications

• 8-10 years in Fashion and or Public Relations expertise. With a min of 3 years of management experience.
• Strong consumer/lifestyle relationships, fashion/beauty preferred.
• Experience in Fashion, Entertainment or Consumer Public Relations in-house or agency.

24 Seven Talent