Senior Fashion Designer, Key Accounts

Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly creative, organized, and experienced Senior Fashion Designer to lead the design execution and management of key accounts.This role will be responsible for managing the design process for strategic retail and wholesale accounts, from concept development through final product execution. The ideal candidate combines strong creative vision with excellent communication and organizational skills, and is comfortable leading client-facing meetings, collaborating cross-functionally, and managing multiple seasonal calendars simultaneously.The Senior Designer will work closely with sales, product development, and production teams to ensure collections align with customer needs, brand direction, margin targets, and delivery timelines.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign & Product DevelopmentLead the design and development process for assigned key accounts and seasonal programsResearch trends, color, fabrications, silhouettes, graphics, and market direction relevant to each customerCreate seasonal concepts, CADs, presentation boards, and design packagesDevelop commercially strong product assortments aligned with customer and brand objectivesPartner with product development and production teams to ensure designs are executed accurately and efficientlyReview samples, fittings, fabrics, trims, washes, and construction details throughout developmentKey Account ManagementServe as the primary design contact for assigned key accountsParticipate in and help lead customer meetings, presentations, and seasonal line reviewsInterpret customer direction and translate feedback into commercially successful productBuild strong working relationships with buyers and account teamsManage account-specific timelines, revisions, and approvalsCross-Functional CollaborationCollaborate closely with sales, merchandising, production, and operations teams to align on priorities and delivery goalsEnsure design calendars and milestones are maintained throughout the seasonCommuni