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Apparel Designer

Posted on 6/27/2024

a.k.a. Brands

a.k.a. Brands

1,001-5,000 employees

Accelerates growth of DTC fashion brands

Consulting
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$80k - $110kAnnually

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan + Leadership Development Programs

Mid

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Requires onsite presence in Los Angeles, CA for hybrid work arrangement.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in apparel design
  • Strong understanding of the mnml.la aesthetic and customer
  • Strong understanding of apparel construction techniques
  • Experience in Photoshop and Illustrator
  • PDF and/or online portfolio is required
Responsibilities
  • Research market trends in color, theme, fabric, trim, and style
  • Create and present graphic inspiration for collections
  • Own the design process from concept to production
  • Create CADs and tech packs
  • Communicate with product development team and vendors
  • Develop 15 to 30 products monthly
  • Attend and participate in design meetings

a.k.a. Brands specializes in helping direct-to-consumer (DTC) fashion brands grow and succeed. The company provides a platform that offers various resources and support, allowing brand founders to focus on product development and customer experience. By working with emerging fashion brands that sell directly to consumers, a.k.a. Brands helps them build closer relationships with their customers and achieve better profit margins by eliminating traditional retail middlemen. The company differentiates itself from competitors by offering a comprehensive ecosystem that includes human resources, distribution, marketing, and influencer partnerships. a.k.a. Brands takes a stake in the brands it supports, aligning its success with the growth of its portfolio, which includes popular names like Princess Polly and Culture Kings. The goal of a.k.a. Brands is to act as a growth accelerator for DTC fashion brands, providing tailored support to help them thrive in a competitive market.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

West Hollywood, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

15%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The opening of Princess Polly's first U.S. store signifies a.k.a. Brands' potential for significant retail expansion and brand visibility.
  • The company's focus on DTC brands allows for higher profit margins and closer customer relationships, which can lead to rapid growth and brand loyalty.
  • a.k.a. Brands' portfolio includes well-known names, providing a strong foundation and credibility in the competitive fashion market.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive nature of the fashion industry means that a.k.a. Brands must continuously innovate to stay ahead.
  • Their success is heavily tied to the performance of their portfolio brands, making them vulnerable to any downturns those brands may experience.

What makes a.k.a. Brands unique

  • a.k.a. Brands focuses exclusively on direct-to-consumer fashion brands, unlike competitors who may serve a broader range of industries.
  • Their business model of taking a stake in the brands they support aligns their success directly with the success of their portfolio brands, creating a mutually beneficial relationship.
  • The comprehensive support ecosystem, including resources for HR, distribution, marketing, and influencer relationships, sets them apart from other growth accelerators.

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