Fashion Designer Jobs

Fashion Designer jobs are open from entry-level to senior and creative director, across apparel, luxury, retail, and sportswear brands, with specializations in womenswear, menswear, and accessories design. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles27
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerIberia Fashion
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type72% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in fashion design

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Senior Fashion Designer
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Senior Fashion Designer
Cherry Mellow
Los Angeles, California
Creative & Design
Graphic Designer
UI/UX Design
$120k - $140k/yr
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Associate Fashion Designer
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Associate Fashion Designer
Cherry Mellow
Vernon, California
Brand & Social Media
Creative & Design
Marketing
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Designer Assistant (Fashion – Korean/English Bilingual)
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Designer Assistant (Fashion – Korean/English Bilingual)
Wholesale Womens Apparel
Los Angeles, California
Brand & Social Media
Creative & Design
Marketing
$20 - $28/hr
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Freelance Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager — Fashion Startup
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Freelance Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager — Fashion Startup
NDA
Little Rock, Arkansas
Data Analytics
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Hybrid

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Fashion and Designer Store Associate
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Fashion and Designer Store Associate
New To You, Inc.
McLean, Virginia
Customer Service
Retail Banking & Branch Management
Sales
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Fashion Designer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Iberia Fashion3 open roles
Cherry Mellow2 open roles
NDA1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in fashion designer jobs.

  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for technical flat sketches and presentations
  • Experience creating detailed tech packs including measurements, construction notes, and material specs
  • Bachelor's degree in fashion design, apparel design, or a closely related field
  • Knowledge of garment construction, pattern-making, and fabric selection across categories
  • Familiarity with product lifecycle management software and digital design tools such as CLO 3D
  • Strong physical portfolio demonstrating original concept development through finished product

Tips for Your Fashion Designer Job Search

Tailor your portfolio for each application

Fashion design portfolios need to reflect the aesthetic of the brand you're targeting. Swap in relevant sketches, tech packs, or finished garment photography before each submission so your work visually matches the company's existing collections.

List technical skills on your resume

Hiring managers scan for specific tools: Adobe Illustrator, CLO 3D, and Photoshop rank consistently in job postings. Name the CAD software and product lifecycle management systems you've used rather than describing design broadly.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists fashion designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target companies at the right price point

Fast fashion, contemporary, and luxury brands operate very differently and rarely cross-hire. Align your portfolio, fabric knowledge, and production experience to the price tier of the company you're applying to, or your application will likely stall.

Prepare a design process walkthrough for interviews

Most fashion designer interviews include a portfolio review where you narrate decisions, not just outcomes. Practice explaining why you chose a silhouette, how you sourced fabric, and how you resolved a fit or cost problem during development.

Negotiate start dates around collection calendars

Apparel brands run on seasonal production timelines. If you're negotiating an offer, knowing whether the team is mid-season or in pre-production gives you context for requesting a realistic start date without disrupting their workflow.

Fashion Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most fashion designers?

The most active employers for fashion designers right now are Iberia Fashion, Cherry Mellow, and NDA, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate at brands with frequent seasonal releases and in-house product development teams.

How many fashion designer jobs are remote?

About 28% of fashion designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common in production-heavy environments. Concept development, digital textile design, and graphic-driven roles are most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements, while hands-on fitting, sampling, and technical design positions typically require in-person work.

How do you become a fashion designer?

Most fashion designers complete a degree in fashion design or apparel design, where they build skills in sketching, pattern-making, construction, and digital tools. After graduating, entry-level roles such as design assistant or junior designer are the standard path in. Building a focused portfolio during school, completing internships with brands, and developing proficiency in industry software strengthens your candidacy before you apply.

How do you get hired as a fashion designer with little experience?

Candidates with limited professional experience get hired by leading with a strong portfolio rather than a resume. Personal projects, school collections, and freelance alterations or custom pieces all count as evidence of skill. Applying to design assistant and junior roles, which are structured to train newer designers, is the most direct route. Tailoring your portfolio to the specific brand's aesthetic significantly improves your chances.

What does the fashion designer interview process look like?

Fashion designer interviews typically begin with a portfolio review, where you walk a hiring manager or design director through past work and explain your process. A design exercise or take-home brief is common, especially at mid-sized brands, testing your ability to respond to a brief on deadline. Final rounds often include a team culture conversation and sometimes a presentation to multiple stakeholders before an offer is made.

Where can I find and apply to fashion designer jobs?

You can find and apply to fashion designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and design focus, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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