Swimwear Designer in Newport Beach, California at LSPACE

About Us
We are a contemporary swim and lifestyle brand rooted in effortless style, elevated essentials, and a confident point of view. Our collections are designed to move with her, balancing fashion, function, and fit. We are looking for a Swimwear Designer to help lead and evolve our swim category with a strong creative vision and deep technical expertise.

Position Overview
The Swimwear Designer will play a key role in shaping the seasonal design direction across all swim categories. This individual brings a refined aesthetic, a strong understanding of the swim market, and the ability to translate trends into commercially successful product. You will be mentoring junior team members and partnering cross-functionally to deliver cohesive, brand-aligned collections.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of seasonal swim collections, ensuring alignment with brand vision, customer, and business goals
- Drive concept development, including color direction, print stories, fabrications, and key silhouettes
- Design best-in-class swim product across bikinis, one-pieces, and related categories with a strong focus on fit, function, and modern styling
- Lead and actively participate in fit sessions, providing expert direction on fit, construction, and garment performance
- Partner closely with product development, production, and merchandising
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior designers, fostering growth and maintaining design standards across the team
- Support cross-functional teams (marketing, eCommerce, sales) with product knowledge and seasonal storytelling

Qualifications

- 6–10+ years of experience in swimwear design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating elevated, fashion-driven product
- Expert knowledge of swim construction, fabrications, and fit standards
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Strong experience in print development, color theory, and trend interpretation
- Proven ability to lead the design process from concept through production
- Strong understanding of the contemporary swim and lifestyle market
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
What Sets You Apart
- A clear and elevated design point of view that aligns with a modern, confident customer
- Ability to balance creativity with commercial awareness
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and fit
- A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with a hands-on approach
- Passion for swim, travel, and lifestyle-driven design

Compensation & Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule of 3x/week in office
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Employee product discount

Additional Information
This role is based in-office and requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and may be adjusted based on business needs.