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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.

The Technical Design Manager, RTW will lead the technical design process across Ready-to-Wear categories, ensuring the highest standards of fit, construction, and garment quality throughout development and production. This role is responsible for managing the Technical Design team while also maintaining hands-on involvement in the development process, particularly within Cut & Sew, and supporting additional categories as needed.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, collaborative, and experienced in managing multiple seasons of development simultaneously. This individual will partner closely with Design, Product Development, and Production teams to translate creative concepts into well-executed garments that meet brand standards, fit expectations, and production timelines.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining consistency, efficiency, and technical excellence across the product lifecycle while helping to refine processes and support the continued growth of the technical design function.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Technical Design team for RTW
• Independently manage technical design workload for Cut & Sew and support team on other categories as needed.
• Lead and manage fittings to ensure alignment with design vision and garment functionality.
• Manage Proto, SMS and bulk tech packs/ fittings flowing to vendors for multiple seasons at a time.
• Deliver complete, accurate, and timely fit comments via tech packs, including necessary points of measure, annotated sketches, and digital images.
• Ensure consistent and proper fit throughout development by providing vendors with image-driven fit corrections, referencing vendor patterns, and applying best practices for pattern shape and balance.
• Organize and delegate seasonal storage and maintenance of all fit samples.
• Spec and evaluate samples prior to fittings. Delegating and collaborating with the team as necessary.
• Manage timelines to support seasonal development calendars and on-time deliveries
• Implement and refine technical design processes to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Analyze recurring fit or production issues and implement long-term solutions
• Additional responsibilities as necessary.

Technical Skills & Abilities

• Strong proficiency in identifying and communicating precise fit corrections.
• In-depth knowledge of garment construction standards and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to troubleshooting.
• Effective and collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills; able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adhere to established processes while identifying and suggesting process improvements.
• Strong understanding of fitting priorities and managing work flow.
• Bluecherry experience is a plus.

Education & Experience

• 5–10+ years of technical design experience in contemporary or premium apparel
• Strong expertise in garment construction, grading, patternmaking, and fit evaluation
• Experience managing multiple categories

Job Title: Head of Creative

Reports To: CEO and Founder

Location: New York, USA

Salary: $150,000-$200,000 Total Package

We are currently seeking a Head of Creative to join our new offices based in New York City.

Reporting directly to the CEO and Founder you’ll play an integral role in shaping the creative vision and ensuring innovative and high-quality content across all brand touchpoints. This role is pivotal in successfully aligning the strategic objectives and the CEO’s vision with the creative strategy.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional leader who contributes to Manière De Voir’s thriving entrepreneurial culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnering closely with the CEO, marketing and product teams to drive creativity that elevates the brand and enhances customer experience
• Define and drive the creative strategy for the company, ensuring alignment with the business objectives and brand identity
• Set a high bar for creative excellence across all forms of media
• Lead brainstorming sessions and inspire the creative team to produce innovative and impactful content that differentiates the brand
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, tools, and creative methodologies bringing the freshest thinking into the business to gain competitor advantage
• Oversee the end-to-end creative process, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work. Manging the approval process for all creative materials to ensure internal standards and objectives.
• Lead and inspire the creative team, supporting the recruitment, training, and professional development.
• Develop the creative team’s capability and capacity in line with the company’s growth
• Work with external agencies and freelancers as needed, ensuring alignment with internal teams and brand goals
• Communicate creative strategies and concepts to stakeholders at all levels of the business
• Encourage a culture of creativity, experimentation, and risk-taking within the creative team
• Ensure that the company’s creative output remains consistent with the brand’s identity, values, and voice across all channels

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, ideally within a similar environment
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful creative campaigns across multiple channels
• Strong portfolio showcasing diverse creative work and conceptual thinking.
• Strong ability to lead, inspire, and drive teams
• Deep understanding of brand strategy and how creative work impacts brand perception
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Proficiency in creative software
• Ability to pivot quickly based on changing business needs or creative briefs.
• Experience working with international teams or on global campaigns.
• Visionary, innovative, and open-minded
• Strong collaborator with a hands-on approach when necessary.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Retail Display Designer, to lead the creative direction, design, and execution of window displays across Edikted’s domestic and international retail locations. This role is highly hands-on and combines conceptual thinking with on-site installation, travel, and cross-functional collaboration.

You’ll be responsible for translating seasonal concepts, campaigns, and brand stories into impactful window moments that drive foot traffic, elevate brand presence, and create a consistent yet locally relevant visual identity across markets.

What You'll Do:

Creative Concept & Design

• Conceptualize and design seasonal and campaign-driven window displays aligned with Edikted’s brand identity and Gen Z aesthetic
• Develop sketches, mockups, and visual presentations using Sketch and Adobe Creative Suite
• Translate digital campaigns and product launches into physical, high-impact window experiences

Execution & Installation

• Lead hands-on installation and styling of window displays in domestic and international stores
• Travel regularly to support new store openings, refreshes, and key campaign launches
• Ensure displays are executed with precision, quality, and consistency across all locations

Brand Consistency & Innovation

• Maintain visual consistency while adapting displays to different store formats, regions, and cultural nuances
• Push creative boundaries with innovative materials, props, and storytelling techniques
• Stay ahead of fashion, retail, and cultural trends to keep window designs fresh and relevant

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Creative, Marketing, Retail, and Production teams to align window concepts with overall brand campaigns
• Coordinate with local store teams to ensure proper upkeep and execution of displays
• Manage timelines, budgets, and logistics related to window production and travel

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in window display design, visual merchandising, or retail design, preferably within fashion or lifestyle brands
• Strong portfolio showcasing window displays, retail installations, and visual storytelling
• Proficiency in Sketch and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Ability to sketch concepts clearly and communicate creative vision effectively
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, both domestically and internationally
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and execution excellence
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving retail environment

Nice To Have:

• Experience with global retail rollouts or international store openings
• Familiarity with Gen Z or fast-fashion retail environments
• Knowledge of production, fabrication, and vendor coordination
• Experience adapting designs for multiple markets while maintaining brand integrity

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: 115,000-140,000

We are seeking a HR Business Partner that will be a trusted partner to leaders across Retail functions. This role balances strategic people leadership with hands-on HR execution, supporting performance management, talent development, employee relations, workforce planning, and change management in a high-growth environment. This leader is also responsible to own the full employee lifecycle starting at the employee’s onboarding experience and ending at the off-boarding experience. This individual will help shape the future of Edikted’s people strategy while ensuring consistency, compliance, and a strong employee experience across all teams.

What You'll Do

• Translate business goals into people strategies that drive performance, engagement, and retention.
• Partner with leaders to build high-performing teams aligned with Edikted’s values and culture.
• Support retail leadership (Store Managers, District Managers, and other Leaders) while also partnering with corporate teams (HQ functions).
• Ensure alignment and consistency of HR practices across retail and corporate environments, while adapting approaches as needed.
• Act as a bridge between field teams and HQ to drive clear communication and shared accountability.
• Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, coaching, and development plans.
• Partner with leaders on succession planning, talent reviews, and internal mobility.
• Identify development needs and partner with People team resources to deliver learning solutions.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance issues, and corrective actions, ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Provide guidance on employment law, policy interpretation, and risk mitigation in partnership with VP of HR and Legal as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws across all supported populations.
• Support leaders through periods of growth, transformation, and organizational change.
• Champion Edikted’s culture, values, and DEI initiatives across retail teams.
• Drive engagement initiatives and support action planning based on employee feedback.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Payroll, and HR Operations to deliver seamless people processes.
• Use people data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; provide clear recommendations to leaders.
• Support HR projects and initiatives as the function continues to scale.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, including prior retail HR Business Partner roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting both Retail/Field and Corporate client groups.
• Strong working knowledge of employee relations, employment law, and performance management.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and manage complex, sensitive situations.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth, or fashion/retail environments strongly preferred.

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: 120,000- 135,000

Senior Technical Designer / Apparel

Women’s Contemporary Designer RTW -– Fulltime

About the job:

We are looking for a skillful Senior Technical Designer who will facilitate the transition of product from development through final production. The Senior Technical Designer will be collaborating cross-functionally with design, product development, and production in delivering high quality, well-fitting garments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate their ability to interpret design with strong fitting skills and the ability to correct balance and fit, extensive technical knowledge in garment construction, experience working with different fabrications, and the skill set to accurately adjust patterns for corrections when needed. The individual will be detail oriented and efficient as well as a key player in providing accurate fit corrections to factories, capable of working in a fast-paced setting and able to perform under pressure. The individual should have good comprehension skills and be a reliable problem solver, who is a go getter and able to manage workload independently as well as collaboratively within the technical design team.

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for attending fit sessions on live models while ensuring fit consistency across all categories. Provide accurate and clear fit directions to overseas factories through all means such as measurements, fit comments, detailed photos, illustrations, drapes, mockups and patterns.

· Use technical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve issues with overseas factories.

· Identify potential production and quality issues. Make recommendations to improve all areas of the product

· Collaborate with cross-functional partners to achieve elevated fit and construction while maintaining brand aesthetic and intent.

· Demonstrate an understanding of design, product development and production priorities and timeline.

· Manage workflow in a fast-paced environment with overlapping development and production seasons.

· Support Director of Technical Design in creating efficiency within the team and providing any technical work.

· Aiding with alterations and managing seamstress, freelancers and interns. Capable of stepping in and advising technical expertise to factories and counter parts team.

· Measure and prep fit samples. Approve Top samples. Provide product knowledge.

· Manage TOP pattern library and block body libraries.

· Willing to work on any special projects or capsules as per company’s needs

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design

· 8+ years of technical design experience with Women’s RTW fit, garment construction and manufacturing processes for wovens and cut & sews.

· Computer Skills- Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Suite and Google Suite required.

· Thorough skill set and knowledge of understanding patterns and grading. Capable of draping, sewing and creating mockups as needed.

· Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple seasons simultaneously during busy peak seasons. Have sense of urgency and are sensitive to timelines and deadlines. Capable of reprioritizing workload based on deadlines.

· A flexible team player with willingness to adjust and support based on the team’s needs.

· Precision and accuracy in measuring fit samples. Keen eye for evaluating garment construction techniques.

· Strong understanding and interpretation of design’s intent and direction.

· Demonstrates garment construction technical expertise and is able to provide clear communications when working with domestic/overseas factories and counterpart teams.

· Excellent detailed and organizational skills.

· Problem solver and hands-on team player.

· Must have strong technical sketching skills

Employment Type:

· Fulltime. Annual Salary range $100,000-$125,000 with generous benefits package.

· Work type: In person in New York Office.

· Direct report to Director of Technical Design.

About Tanya Taylor

Tanya Taylor is a New York-based womenswear brand whose mission is to create clothing that inspires confidence, celebration and community. Through the artful use of color, texture and original hand-painted prints, each collection is thoughtfully designed with its customers in mind. The brand is proud to provide practicality and inspiration, offering a range of ready-to-wear including occasion dresses, separates, elevated basics, denim and swimwear in sizes ranging from 00 to 22. The brand opened its first flagship store at 980 Madison Avenue on the Upper East Side in 2023.

The brand is available at retailers, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Shopbop, and has been worn by inspirational women including Former First Lady Michelle Obama, Taylor Swift, Tracee Ellis Ross, Beyoncé, Emily Blunt, America Ferrera and Nicola Coughlan.

Freelance Production Assistant

Client Overview: American clothing and accessories retailer.

Position Overview: Coordinate information for development of new styles from concept to production via interaction with internal and external cross functional partners and across all International channels.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Design to drive trends/concepts to executable samples by working with factories
• Work with Design to select fabrics and trims to meet Design aesthetics, price points, and quality needs
• Ensure compliance to T&A calendar and major milestones by working with cross-functional team; elevate issues to Manager/Director as needed
• Gather data and report development ratios to agreed to levels while meeting roadmap needs
• Adhere to sourcing strategy by partnering with Production Director before placing sample request in overseas factories
• Allocate samples and source raw materials from appropriate factories and mills
• Actively participate in key milestone meetings with Design, Production, and Merchants
• Work on alternative solutions so garments meet cost requirements from initial thru final costing; review options with Manager/Director
• Interface with cross functional team members to ensure approval deadlines are met
• Ensure T&A calendar and Seasonal Milestones are being met and elevate to supervisor as needed, encompassing: PLM deadline, merchant call dates, merchant PO issuance, pattern and graphic art send dates
• Procure, review and assess new cost quotes, analyze history and elevate costing challenges to supervisor for costing options/ negotiations
• Communicate daily with overseas vendors regarding style development, production and delivery information
• Review outstanding issues on Production Status, take action accordingly and elevate to Supervisor as needed
• Work with Buyers/ Planners on garment cost, buys, production planning, liabilities and delivery
• Sample tracking for both milestones and bulk making sure vendors adhere to sample due dates to support milestone meetings as well as bulk production timelines.
• Help to develop and improve tracking and record keeping systems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or equivalent
• 2-3+ years related experience
• Ability to act as liaison between many departments and possess excellent communication and analytical skills
• Must be detail oriented, computer literate, and able to multitask as well as have a high sense of urgency

Simkhai is searching for a Product Development Assistant to support the product development team in managing trim and lining sourcing, maintaining product data systems, and coordinating factory communications to ensure accurate and timely product development across all collections.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain seasonal WIPs for each collection
• Track all incoming packages from factories at trial, proto, and sms stage
• Provide data entry support for all WIPs
• Create and maintain all trim and lining logs used in all Collections for Design and Tech
• Create and maintain reference sample catalogues of all trim and linings used in the Collections
• Coordinate the sourcing of all linings and trims supplied by the factories
• Update linelists with all trim and lining information for each Collection
• Attend all hand off meetings to ensure all trim information on linelists are complete with article numbers and colors
• Responsible to create and update styles in Apparel Magic.
• Create and update factory SMS po’s seasonally
• Update all collection data revisions in Apparel Magic
• Work with factories in sourcing seasonal trims and fabric qualities needed in collection development.
• Support the development process in tracking and receiving packages.
• Steam all incoming SMS before showroom pass off
• Create and prepare any PD shipping packages to factories
• Assist the team in facilitating day-to-day task and provide team support

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 1-2 Years of PD experience
• Must have undergraduate degree
• Must have experience working with overseas factories
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills for building working relationships within teams
• Must have strong time management and organizational skills to establish priorities and meet specific deadlines.
• Must have advanced computer skills including Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint
• Must have ability to work in a global, multi-cultural environment
• Must have passion for RTW product cycle
• Must be self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
• Must have knowledge in garment construction/engineering

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k) and PTO. Additionally, we offer a generous clothing allowance and 50% employee discount off retail.

About Us:

SIMKHAI designs for the elevated everyday with innovative techniques and timeless craftsmanship.

Founded in 2010 by designer Jonathan Simkhai, the studio takes inspiration from architects and sculptors alike, blending progressive construction techniques with intimate hand-detailing to create truly special garments and lifestyle design.

A 2015 winner of the prestigious CFDA/ Vogue Fashion Fund, the studio has earned recognition for its original silhouettes, quality constructions, and timeless elegance.

SIMKHAI continues to nurture an inspired creative community around the brand’s home in Los Angeles, sharing their designs and stories with women around the world who live artful, unapologetic lives.

Our client, a children's apparel brand, is seeking a Designer for their boys team!

**5 days a week onsite

Specific responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the design process from color, concept, print direction, and silhouette to product execution.
• Maintaining knowledge of the current market to identify trends in color, fabric, patterns, etc.
• Presenting seasonal trend research reports
• Direct and collaborate with print/graphics team
• Ensuring quality of all products in collaboration with the technical team
• Taking on additional projects as needed

Requirements:

• 4-5+ years of related experience in kids design
• Experience designing for mass markets preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or Fine Arts
• Strong proficiency in Adobe CS
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong print sense
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Project management skills

Please submit your resume for consideration!

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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:

Reporting to the Mens Product Development Manager, the Product Development Associate will assist the team across all aspects of the product development process for both RTW and Denim categories. This role requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The Product Development Associate will contribute to the maintenance of development tools and resources, assist with administrative and creative tasks, and ensure accurate documentation throughout development to pre-production

Responsibilities:

• Support the product development process by preparing, distributing, and tracking all packages from overseas vendors. Troubleshoot shipping issues with logistics team
• Manage style details and fabric information across Excel charts and Google sheets to ensure data accuracy and cross-team alignment
• Monitor, track, and check-in samples from Proto through SMS stages
• Support daily communication with vendors and fabric mills
• Partner with design and fabric mills on fabric orders, fabric detail sheet organization, color palette creation, distribution, and approvals
• Processing and issuing of POs in BlueCherry PLM system
• Assist with production handover binders, creating and organizing SMS fabric swatches and trims
• Develop strong cross-functional relationships with design/merchandising/tech/production
• Keep PD area organized inclusive of submits, fabric, trims, and garments

Skills & Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in fashion, retail, business, or a related field
• Degree in Fashion or equivalent a plus
• 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
• Functional ability in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Experience working with BlueCherry is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks
• Occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 30 pounds, such as samples and fabrics
• Able to accurately assess fabric color with and without tools, including a lightbox
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computers, printers, and phones
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external teams

Our client, a children's apparel brand, is seeking a Designer for their big kids team!

**5 days a week onsite

Specific responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the design process from color, concept, print direction, and silhouette to product execution.
• Maintaining knowledge of the current market to identify trends in color, fabric, patterns, etc.
• Presenting seasonal trend research reports
• Direct and collaborate with print/graphics team
• Ensuring quality of all products in collaboration with the technical team
• Taking on additional projects as needed

Requirements:

• 4-5+ years of related experience in kids design
• Experience designing for mass markets preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or Fine Arts
• Strong proficiency in Adobe CS
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong print sense
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Project management skills

Please submit your resume for consideration!

We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early. You can use to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose.