Topson Downs of California, LLC · 12 hours ago
Designer (All Fashion Apparel Categories)
Culver City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTopson Downs of California, LLC is a vertically integrated fashion apparel design and manufacturing company specializing in private label development and in-house brands. The Designer (All Categories) is responsible for creating compelling, market-relevant apparel designs across multiple product categories and collaborating with various teams to ensure designs align with brand DNA and customer expectations.
ApparelFashionManufacturingTextiles
Responsibilities
Design seasonal and ongoing apparel collections across multiple categories (e.g., tops, bottoms, dresses, outerwear, denim, active, lounge, etc.)
Develop original design concepts aligned with brand identity, customer profiles, and market trends
Create detailed design packages including sketches, colorways, fabrications, trims, and construction details
Interpret private label briefs and translate customer vision into commercial, production-ready designs
Conduct trend research including color, fabric, silhouette, and graphic direction
Analyze competitive brands, retail assortments, and consumer behavior across DTC and wholesale channels
Apply trend insights in a way that supports brand positioning and price architecture
Partner with Product Development and Technical Design to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet quality standards
Work closely with Merchandising to build cohesive, balanced assortments
Collaborate with Sourcing and Production teams to align on fabric availability, costing, and lead times
Participate in fittings, revisions, and approvals through proto, sample, and production stages
Support multiple private label accounts with varying aesthetic, price points, and timelines
Present design concepts, seasonal direction, and line sheets to internal teams and external clients
Revise designs based on client feedback, cost targets, and production constraints
Maintain accurate design files, tech packs, and sample tracking
Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ensure consistency and quality across all deliverables
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field
3+ years of apparel design experience (private label and/or branded experience preferred)
Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and fit
Knowledge of apparel manufacturing processes and production timelines
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other design tools
Ability to create clear, detailed tech packs
Strong color sense and understanding of print, pattern, and graphics (as applicable)
Highly organized with strong time-management skills
Ability to balance creativity with commercial and cost considerations
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Preferred
Experience designing across multiple apparel categories is a strong plus
Company
Topson Downs of California, LLC
Founded January 25, 1971. We started in the downtown Los Angeles fashion scene, with all operations in one small building.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Camille Bergher
Partner & Creative Director
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