Senior Designer, Chase
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Summary
Senior Designer leading creative direction for women's 'chase' apparel categories (tops, tees, sweaters, dresses, outerwear) at True Religion — owning concept-to-sample development, trend research, CADs and technical sketches in Adobe Illustrator, fittings, and mentoring junior designers. Hybrid role based in El Segundo, CA.
THE PURPOSE: The Senior Designer, Women’s leads the creative direction and execution of chase categories, translating trend insights and business needs into compelling, customer-focused product. This role blends hands-on design leadership with strategic thinking, partnering cross-functionally to deliver trend-right collections that support brand identity, commercial performance, and long-term growth.
- Lead the design and development of chase product categories, including tops, tees, sweaters, dresses, and outerwear, with thoughtful integration of performance elements when appropriate.
- Own the design process from concept through final sample, including trend research, sketching, CAD development, fabric and trim selection, fittings, and seasonal storytelling.
- Create detailed, visually compelling CADs and technical sketches using Adobe Illustrator to clearly communicate design intent.
- Partner closely with Product Development and Production to ensure design integrity is maintained through development and into production.
- Attend and lead fittings, making confident decisions informed by garment construction, pattern knowledge, and fit standards.
- Analyze sales data, historical performance, and customer insights to inform design direction and assortment decisions.
- Mentor and develop associate and assistant designers, elevating creative output and fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Manage design timelines to ensure key milestones and production deadlines are met.
- Stay current on market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape to ensure collections are relevant, innovative, and brand-right.
YOU ARE: You are a creative, detail-driven design leader with a strong point of view and a passion for women’s fashion. You balance artistic vision with commercial awareness and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Confident in your craft and communication, you inspire teams, adapt quickly, and bring ideas to life with clarity and purpose.
- 8+ years of experience in women’s apparel design
- Proven experience leading and developing junior design talent
- Deep knowledge of garment construction, pattern development, fittings, and the end-to-end design process
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; experience with PLM systems, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Strong ability to create detailed CADs and communicate design intent visually and verbally
- Excellent organizational, time management, and cross-functional communication skills
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and apply insights to design decisions
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in both corporate and fast-paced, trend-driven design environments
- Background with designer or lifestyle brands that have a strong brand DNA
- Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this role is $130,000 – $130,000. This is a full-time, exempt position. This range represents the low and high ends of the expected base salary range for this role based on the applicable location. True Religion reasonably expects to pay within this range in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and internal equity.
- Perks: We offer a mix of benefits and perks to support our employees at work and beyond, including health benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, merchandise discounts, commuter benefits, wellness & employee assistance programs, and more.
- Work Model: This role is based in El Segundo, CA, and follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of in-office presence on designated days to support collaboration and business needs.
- Employment Eligibility: Employment with True Religion is contingent upon meeting applicable employment eligibility requirements.