A nod to the glamour and exuberance of decades past, the New York-based label takes its name from a melding of synonyms for “vintage” and “party.” Enlivened with “more-is-more” energy, Retrofête blurs the line between day and night, creating a life-of-the-party aesthetic within each design. The iridescence of the sequins, modern meets vintage denim, and sophisticated silk silhouettes—each detail elevates a feeling of nostalgia with a fashion forward take on confident and sexy styles.

Retrofete is hiring an Associate Fashion Designer

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design (open to associate degree if it’s a candidate with strong experience)
3-4 years experience working on a design team (advanced contemporary / luxury experience is a plus)
Competent in all stages of the design process
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Proficient in Adobe photoshop and illustrator, Procreate, and Excel
Proficient sewing, draping, and sketching skills
Strong time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of construction and luxury finishings

** Strong technical background is preferred

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the design team and Creative Director to develop design concepts through research, draping, textile manipulation, and other exploratory techniques
Assist in the sketching process under the direction of the Head of Design to complete design phase in a timely manner to ensure all calendar deadlines are met
Create and launch detailed tech packs, ensuring that all design elements and specifics of garment construction are clearly communicated and resolved in pass off
Follow up with overseas factories on a daily basis regarding new developments, techpacks, and style updates
Attend fittings and collaborate with factories to ensure the design's intention is accurately realized and fit comments are clearly communicated
Ensure all designs are market-ready and all necessary information is communicated to merchandising, sales, and production