Apparel Designer

Description:

We are searching for an experienced menswear technical designer to design full collections end-to-end. From forecasting trends, design, to tech specs, intaking samples, conducting fittings, and communicating with manufacturers.

Experience designing for skatewear & streetwear is mandatory for this role. Our DNA is inherently core skateboarding and your ability to forecast trends in skatewear/streetwear is extremely critical.

You will be working directly with Lakai's creative director, production manager, and graphic designers to ensure designs are created and pushed through the production process with our overseas factories.

WHO YOU ARE

• Hold a 4-year degree in apparel design (required)
• Living in LA, within transportation distance to our office in DTLA (by arts district)
• Want to see potentially 50-100 of your designs produced at scale, & sold globally.
• Understand skateboarding and/or streetwear culture and style trends