Sr Designer - Women's Tops & Fashion

Join the Pacsun Community

Co-created in Los Angeles, Pacsun exists at the intersection of fashion, music, art, and sport. We’re a lifestyle brand built with and for the next generation, bringing together the culture, creativity, and self-expression that define youth today.

Our curated assortment features some of the most relevant brands and styles in the world, including adidas, Brandy Melville, Fear of God Essentials, alongside Pacsun’s own labels and exclusive collaborations.

But Pacsun is more than what we sell. It’s the community we build.

This is Pacsun. Built with culture. Powered by community.

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About the Job:

Helps elevate to the next level by developing strategic thinking and skills to motivate staff.   This role oversees additional areas while balancing existing design responsibilities.  Seeking an experienced design leader with deep expertise in the Tops category across both soft wovens and cut-and-sew knits, combined with a proven track record of managing and overseeing additional product categories including soft wovens and cut and sew knits. This role is responsible for driving the creative vision across multiple product categories while balancing strategic leadership with hands-on design execution.

Partners closely with the VP of Design to develop seasonal concepts, color palettes, print, pattern, fabric, and trim direction, ensuring a cohesive brand aesthetic across all categories. Leads, mentors, and develops a high-performing design team, fostering creativity while maintaining accountability for business objectives, seasonal calendars, and product deadlines.

Oversees the design process from concept through final execution, establishing product standards that deliver innovation, commercial success, and brand integrity. Collaborates cross-functionally with Merchandising, Product Development, and Technical Design to ensure product quality, fit, construction, timing, and profitability. Continuously evaluates market trends and the competitive landscape to identify opportunities for innovation and growth.

A day in the life, what you’ll be doing:

• Lead the design strategy for the business, including soft wovens and cut-and-sew knits, while overseeing several product categories.
• Partner with the VP of Design to establish seasonal concepts, color direction, print and pattern, fabric, trim, and silhouette strategies.
• Design products from concept through production, ensuring creative excellence while meeting all seasonal calendar milestones.
• Mentor, develop, and inspire design talent, cultivating a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Shop domestic and international markets to identify emerging trends, fabrics, trims, and new product opportunities that strengthen brand positioning.
• Partner closely with Merchandising, Product Development, and Technical Design to ensure garment fit, construction, quality, costing, and calendar execution.
• Maintain a cohesive design vision across all owned categories while ensuring commercial relevance and trend leadership.
• Analyze the competitive landscape to identify whitespace opportunities and drive product innovation.
• Uphold strong communication and cross-functional collaboration to deliver exceptional product and business results.

What it takes to Join:

• 8+ years of apparel design experience, with significant expertise in Tops across soft woven and cut-and-sew knit categories.
• Proven experience managing and overseeing multiple trend-forward product categories while leading design teams.
• Strong leadership experience mentoring and developing designers in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction, fit, patternmaking, textiles, washes, embellishments, trims, and finishing techniques.
• Extensive experience in fabric sourcing, trim development, color development, and seasonal concept creation.
• Strong understanding of market trends, consumer insights, and competitive positioning.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, and PDM/PLM systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred.

Developing the Community/ Leadership Qualities:

• Operate with the highest level of conduct, integrity, and confidentiality; setting the example for leaders and associates.
• Develop and nurture strong cross functional partnerships; driving business results and inspiring a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
• Serve as a Pacsun advocate in the industry and marketplace.
• Recruit, identify, develop, and retain talent that delivers performance excellence.
• As a manager, serve as a leader of company culture, norms, and conduct.
• Ability to balance a strong management presence with a high level of approachability, encouraging and eliciting associate feedback and interaction.

Salary Range: $102,000 - $120,000

Pac Perks:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Competitive short-term incentive program
• Immediate 100% vested 401K contributions and employer match
• Dog friendly office environment
• $1,000 referral incentive program
• Generous associate discount of 30 - 50% off merchandise online and in-stores
• On-site Cafe
• On-site Gym with Fitness Classes
• Ample parking
• Weekly Car Wash Service and more!

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
• Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.
• Required to travel in elevator or stairwells to attend meetings and engage with associates on multiple floors throughout building.
• Hotel, Airplane, and Car Travel may be required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. As a National Retailer, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume. This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Other Considerations:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.