Senior Designer- Ready to Wear Job at PISTOLA Denim, Los Angeles, CA

N0J5VXdHWGEvNWx2ZnIrcDdwRzU2WHZWalE9PQ==
  • PISTOLA Denim
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

About Us:

Pistola is redefining modern denim through craftsmanship and innovation, blending timeless style with forward-thinking design to create iconic, sustainable, and functional pieces that inspire confidence in every fit. As a Los Angeles-based contemporary apparel brand under KNG—Pistola and Daze—we're known for effortlessly elevated essentials with a clean, cool California aesthetic.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the VP of Design & Brand Creative, the Senior Designer, Ready-to-Wear (RTW) will help lead design and product development across our growing RTW categories. This person will translate the Pistola DNA into compelling, trend-right collections that balance creativity, commercial viability, and quality. Partnering closely with our Design, Technical Design, and Production teams, you’ll take ideas from initial concept through to final product, ensuring RTW assortments deliver on brand vision, fit standards, and sales goals.

** This role is based at our Los Angeles (Vernon) HQ and requires in-office attendance Monday through Friday.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead Design Direction: Own seasonal RTW design concepts, mood boards, color palettes, and fabric direction in alignment with Pistola’s brand identity.
  • Collection Development: Create original designs across key RTW categories (wovens, knits, outerwear, dresses, and seasonal essentials) with a focus on both elevated staples and newness.
  • Trend & Market Research: Track industry trends, competitive landscape, and consumer insights to inform design decisions and keep Pistola ahead of the curve.
  • Sketch & Tech Pack Creation: Produce detailed hand and CAD sketches, flats, and tech packs that clearly communicate design intent.
  • Fabric & Trim Sourcing: Partner with the Production team to source fabrics, trims, and washes that elevate product while meeting cost and margin targets.
  • Fittings & Approvals: Work closely with Technical Design during fittings to ensure fit consistency and translate creative vision into production-ready garments.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Merchandising, Planning, and Sales to ensure line architecture, pricing, and assortment strategies align with brand and business goals.
  • Mentor & Collaborate: Support and mentor associate and assistant designers, fostering collaboration across the design team.

What You Bring:

  • 6–8+ years of design experience in contemporary women’s RTW, with expertise in woven tops, dresses, and outerwear
  • A proven ability to translate brand DNA into collections that resonate with both buyers and customers
  • Highly skilled in sketching, Illustrator/Photoshop, CADs, and tech pack creation
  • Deep understanding of garment construction, fit, and fabric development
  • Strong communicator who can respectfully challenge ideas, disrupt norms, and elevate processes across teams
  • Confident executive presence—able to advocate for the needs of the business and design team in leadership settings
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and always solution-oriented when faced with challenges
  • Refuses to compromise on quality or standards
  • Collaborative, resourceful, and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Passionate about fashion and energized by the intersection of denim and modern RTW

Job Tags

Seasonal work, Work at office, Monday to Friday,

Similar Jobs

Santa Barbara County Education Office

Educational Interpreter, American Sign Language, Certified (Santa Maria) Job at Santa Barbara County Education Office

 ...technology and can learn and interpret academic vocabulary throughout...  ...through the use of sign-to English and English-to-sign...  ...sessions using various sign language systems and voice interpretation...  ...of an associate's degree in American Sign Language Interpreting, Deaf... 

Enterprise Mangement Solutions Inc

Gardener 4 Job at Enterprise Mangement Solutions Inc

 ...description are made. COMPANY WEBSITE: COMPANY PHONE NUMBER: HUMAN RESOURCES PHONE NUMBER:(***) ***-**** ext 10 POSITION TITLE: Gardener ALTERNATE TITLE(S): Groundskeeper, Landscape Maintenance Worker, Horticultural Technician COMPANY: The Eden Preserve at... 

Macys

Warehouse Associate, Joppa CFC - Part Time Job at Macys

 ...Be part of an amazing story Macys is more than just a store. Were a story. One thats captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditionsabout inspiring stores and irresistible productsabout the excitement of the... 

Jetro Restaurant Depot

Meat Manager Job at Jetro Restaurant Depot

 ...Position Title: Meat Manager Department: Meat Supervisor: Assistant Branch Manager/Branch Manager FLSA: Non-exempt (Paid by the hour) Position Summary: Responsible for receiving product and ensures that aisles/freezers and refrigerators are stocked, labeled... 

Jack's Maintenance Service

Custodian - 2nd Shift Green Bay Job at Jack's Maintenance Service

 ...Bay area Shift: 2nd Type: Full Time Pay: up to $16.00 Req #:LB051623-11 Come start your new career with Jacks! Open interviews every Wednesday at our Neenah office from 9:30a-11:30a and 1:30p-3:30p! If you've checked us out before, NOW is the time to...