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We are seeking a Product Developer to support the design and execution of accessories and special collections, including swim, sleep/loungewear, intimates, and brand collaborations. This role will bridge creative vision with technical execution, ensuring all products meet brand standards, margin goals, and delivery timelines.

What You'll Do

• Track daily product development progress and maintain communication with overseas development teams; create and update tracking documents to ensure projects remain organized and on schedule.
• Support fabric, trim, material, and product sourcing for upcoming seasons; compile research and present findings to Designers and Trend Teams.
• Manage multiple product categories and seasonal deliverables in alignment with the product development calendar.
• Collaborate closely with Design Development, Production, and Trend teams to ensure accurate and timely execution of designs.
• Create and maintain order forms for all seasonal development styles.
• Ensure all products reflect brand DNA while meeting price and margin targets.
• Assist with the organization and preparation of seasonal samples and photoshoot samples.
• Participate in line reviews, trend reviews, and milestone meetings with design, trend, and leadership teams.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Fashion Design, Product Development, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in apparel or accessories product development across relevant categories.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated eye for trend, color, fabric, trims, and garment construction.
• Proven experience creating detailed tech packs and collaborating with development and production teams.
• Solid understanding of construction, fabrications, trims, and print development.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to take direction and apply feedback constructively to achieve business goals.

Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Hybrid schedule: Monday–Thursday on-site at our Arts District HQ, Fridays remote
• Employee discount
• Salary range: 80,000-100,000

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Fashion Designer to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the creative direction of our fast-growing Gen-Z fashion brand. The Senior Designer is responsible for developing 45–60 innovative, trend-forward, and cost-effective products across assigned categories each month, managing the process from concept to final sample. This role serves as a key leader within the design team—managing daily workflow and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure alignment with Edikted’s vision and seasonal goals.

Reporting to the VP of Fashion and Product Design, the Senior Designer will balance trend-driven insights with original, brand-right creativity, guiding collections from concept through execution. This leader will mentor junior designers, collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, and help define the evolving DNA of the brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate seasonal concepts and reference inspiration into cohesive, commercially viable products across multiple categories, including knits, wovens, tops, bottoms, dresses, and outerwear.
• Conduct ongoing market research, staying informed on emerging silhouettes, fabrics, and cultural conversations through social media, pop culture, and global fashion influences.
• Proactively source new fabrics, trims, and materials ahead of each season; present selections to the VP of Design and Trend Team.
• Create and oversee detailed tech packs that clearly communicate design intent, construction, and finish details for execution by development teams.
• Lead and support proto fittings for all adopted styles, maintaining design integrity while incorporating cross-functional feedback from Buyers and internal teams.
• Manage the seasonal calendar, sample tracking, and development milestones, proactively flagging risks and opportunities to keep the design process on track.
• Troubleshoot issues in partnership with leadership while supporting junior designers in problem-solving.
• Maintain consistent, proactive communication with cross-functional partners, including the China development team, Production, and Creative.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, providing constructive feedback, skill-building support, and career development opportunities.
• Play a key role in evolving the brand’s design DNA, ensuring collections reflect both commercial success and forward-thinking creativity.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Fashion or Apparel Design.
• 5–8 years of fashion design experience across multiple categories, preferably within a fast-fashion or trend-driven brand.
• Proven leadership, team management, and workflow ownership capabilities.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel.
• Strong design aesthetic, color sense, and conceptual development skills.
• In-depth knowledge of garment construction, fabrication, trims, embellishments, and finishing techniques.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in an ultra-fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to take direction, troubleshoot issues, and perform under pressure.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of how design decisions impact company goals.

Benefits Include

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Hybrid schedule: Monday–Thursday on-site at our Arts District HQ, Fridays remote
• Employee discount
• Salary range: $95,000 – $130,000 USD

FRAME is a modern fashion brand celebrated for its refined aesthetic and effortless approach to everyday dressing. Since its founding in 2012, FRAME has become synonymous with contemporary luxury rooted in quality craftsmanship and cultural relevance.

Bridging California’s ease and Parisian sophistication, FRAME draws inspiration from the worlds of fashion, art, design, and lifestyle creating collections that capture a timeless yet modern sensibility. Beyond fashion, the world of FRAME continues to expand through meaningful cultural collaborations from hotels to auction houses, establishing the brand as a destination where style, creativity, and culture intersect.

Today, FRAME is recognized globally for its ready-to-wear, denim, and accessories, with more than 20 stores across North America, Europe, and Asia, and distribution through leading department stores and boutiques worldwide.

Role Overview:

The senior production coordinator will serve a critical role in organizing, coordinating, and processing seasonal information to vendors and management through the production process. This role will be responsible for daily communication between internal departments as well as international and domestic partners. An ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, have strong problem-solving skills, knowledgeable in knit and woven categories and be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining positive working relationships with all departments. The senior production coordinator will also assist in monitoring workflow to vendors and finished goods delivery tracking. This position will report to the Sr. Production Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with overseas and domestic factories.
• Track and approve bulk raw material submissions from vendor and suppliers.
• Reconciles any bulk rejections with cross functional teams and Sr production manager in a timely manner.
• Place blanket trim orders with core trim supplier on seasonal basis to avoid MOQs.
• WIP report maintenance. Establish and manage clear tracking on all bulk shipments to ensure on time delivery.
• Understand and communicate any potential production issues with vendors and internal teams
• Collaborate with logistics director and freight forwarders for bulk shipment tracking.
• Create, revise, and maintain production orders and monitor transmission to all vendors at each stages of buy pass.
• Independently manages all recut, reorders, and chase programs passed by planning and merchant teams.
• Reviews and reconcile any shipment overage / shortage from vendor to avoid unwanted inventory.
• Weekly meeting with tech team to monitor, track, prioritize outstanding fits and ensures fits are approved ontime to maintain garment delivery.
• Collaborates with tech team to identify and raise quality and fit issues with factories.
• Reconciles any rejections and fit issues with Sr production manager.
• Maintain and update master liability report on a seasonal basis.
• Hold liability meeting quarterly with cross functional team.
• Maintain and update core fabric positioning report for all RTW categories.
• Develop and maintain strong cross functional relationships with product teams regards to changes, discrepancies, approvals, etc.
• Track and reconciles non-compliance/claims chargebacks with vendors, where appropriate.
• Identify and executes garment testing needs with factories each season.Reconciles any bulk testing failures with Sr. production manager.

Skills and Requirements

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous.
• Flexible, organized, detail oriented team player. A go getter hands-on attitude encouraged.
• Knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques.
• 5-6 years experience in apparel production and sourcing; relevant experience in category.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and PC computers. Proficiency in blue cherry ERP and PLM is plus (not mandatory)
• Knowledge in Excel is a MUST.
• This role requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, use a computer and standard office equipment, and occasionally lift or move items up to 25 pounds.

AG Jeans is seeking an In-House Photo Retoucher.

AG Jeans is a pioneer and industry leader in the premium denim industry that has grown to be recognized as a superior contemporary lifestyle brand, encompassing a full spectrum of premium products and brand imagery. The Photo Retoucher is responsible for ensuring visual consistency and adherence to the brand’s style guide for all retouched images across e-commerce, retail, marketing, and advertising. You will work directly with the photo studio team to schedule and ensure the timely delivery of assets requested by various departments.

The photo retoucher will report to the Director of Marketing and Photo Art Director.

This role is a full-time, on-site and in-person position.

Responsibilities

• Retouch and color correct image assets ranging from ecom product, flat shots, editorial, and campaign for both print and digital application.
• Adapt and adhere to established brand style guidelines and requirements including cataloging, naming, cropping, color managing, masking, skin tones, and clothing details.
• Meet creative deadlines and daily averages to support ecommerce, wholesale and various departments.
• Organize and manage the retouching calendar to prioritize tasks and due dates, ensuring on-time delivery and transparency.
• QC and ensure visual consistency for all image assets content throughout each season.
• Organize and manage digital assets while following established procedures.
• Manage and supervise any necessary outsourcing of retouching when needed to ensure the resulting work adheres to the brand’s standards and consistency.
• QC all image assets

Key Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years experience in a professional retouching role or equivalent.
• Portfolio including fashion experience with before and after samples.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Capture One, Lightroom, and Bridge.
• Proficiency in file management, web optimization techniques, and hi-resolution retouching for both print and digital.
• Comfortable retouching film images in addition to digital.
• Must be capable and comfortable working in a Mac environment.
• Studio and file management experience are a plus.
• Excellent time management skills, the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Great communication and ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• A genuine interest in and knowledge of the fashion industry
• Familiarity with ASANA project management platform a plus.

FRAME is a modern fashion brand celebrated for its refined, effortless aesthetic. Since its founding in 2012, FRAME has become synonymous with contemporary luxury rooted in quality craftsmanship and cultural relevance.

Bridging California ease and Paris sophistication, FRAME draws inspiration from art and design, creating collections with a timeless yet modern sensibility.

Beyond fashion, the world of FRAME continues to expand through meaningful collaborations with cultural institutions from hotels to auction houses.

Today, FRAME is recognized globally for its ready-to-wear, denim, and accessories, with more than 20 stores across North America, Europe, and Asia, and distribution through leading department stores and boutiques worldwide.

Role Overview:

The Ecommerce Coordinator will support the ecommerce team with the day-to-day upkeep and execution of FRAME’s website. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to build on their existing knowledge of digital merchandising and e-commerce operations within a fast-paced fashion environment. This position will report to the Ecommerce Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Support daily updates to the website, including product uploads, category updates, and homepage changes
• Assist with the execution of product launches, promotions, and campaign updates
• Help ensure products are merchandised and accurately presented on-site
• Conduct regular site checks to ensure content accuracy, links, and functionality
• Log and escalate site issues or bugs to the Ecommerce Manager
• Assist with basic site reporting and performance tracking
• Coordinate with internal teams to support timely updates and asset uploads
• Support brand consistency across PDPs, collections, and promotional content

Skills & Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of experience in e-commerce, digital, retail, or a related field
• Experience with Shopify
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Organized, reliable, and eager to learn
• Clear communication skills with the ability to stay organized and prioritize daily tasks
• Understanding of the FRAME customer and brand direction

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and printers
• Fine motor skills to type, use a mouse, and handle small product samples or assets
• Visual ability to review and check product images, web content, and digital assets for accuracy
• Occasionally lift or move items up to 10–15 pounds, such as product samples or promotional materials
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with internal teams