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Couture Dress Designer / Senior Designer
Location: Manhattan
Salary: $$$+
Job#: 9164
Recruiter: Todd Wayne
Description:
A distinguished couture bridal atelier on Seventh Avenue is seeking an exceptional creative partner whose artistry reflects the highest standards of luxury craftsmanship. This role requires mastery in draping, couture sketching, and the creation of refined storyboards, with an innate understanding of silhouette, proportion, and hand-finished detail.
Candidates must possess 6–10 years of experience within world-class couture houses—such as Valentino, Alexander McQueen, or equivalent Maisons—where impeccable technique and elevated design sensibility are paramount.
Only those with a proven background in high couture should apply.
COUTURE DESIGNER/SENIOR DESIGNER
SKETCH/DRAPE/CONCEPT
- Support design team in development of seasonal collections and custom/VIP development
- Create original hand sketches and drapes based on seasonal concept/direction from Creative Director
- Communicate effectively with in-house Atelier for accurate execution of concepts
- Create clear and detailed rendered sketches for custom client presentations that accurately illustrate concepts
- Manage VIP/custom projects from initial presentation to garment completion/hand off
- Continuous ideation and execution of new technique/drape development
- Continuous research for mood and concept pulls for technique and silhouette
- Build and maintain organized design presentation boards for review meetings
- Assist in fittings, photoshoots, material prep and post-fitting organization
- Act as a brand champion, ensuring all designs are consistent
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor degree in Fashion Design with 6-10+ years of Design experience with high-end/luxury brands
- Elevated taste level
- Excellent knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and manufacturing process
- Strong understanding of luxury materials, finishing techniques, embellishments, and trims
- Proficiency in hand sketching
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator a must
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously from ideation through production, with strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability share information effectively, and work confidently with cross functional teams
- Creative problem solver with ability to think outside the box
- Willingness and flexibility to adapt in order to meet project requirements and deadlines
- Team player with a positive attitude
*Portfolio must be submitted with application in order to be considered