Job Description:
Join Shapellx as Senior Designer: Shape the Future of Intimate Apparel & Shapewear in NYC!Are you ready to design for one of the leading powerhouses in shapewear and intimate apparel? At Shapellx, we are redefining how women feel in their skin—blending high-performance shaping technology, seamless comfort, and runway-level aesthetics. As a fast-growing industry leader, we’re expanding our NYC creative hub and looking for a visionary Senior Lingerie, Shapewear Designer to lead and launch our next game-changing product lines! If you live and breathe American intimate apparel, understand the pulse of today’s U.S. consumer, and love taking bold creative concepts from initial mood board to blockbuster tech pack—this is your stage.
What You’ll Do:
Lead Full Product Lifecycles: Spearhead the end-to-end design and development of our core shapewear, lingerie, seamless intimates, and functional swimwear lines.
Innovate & Elevate: Drive trend research, fabric innovation, garment structure, and ergonomic fit adjustments that combine ultimate comfort with viral aesthetic appeal.
Commercialization & Craft: Translate creative vision into high-performing, commercially viable collections that dominate the U.S. market.
Hands-on Execution: Build tech packs, oversee sampling & fittings, and collaborate with technical teams and global supply partners to bring perfection to life.
Who You Are:
5+ Years of Proven Expertise: Deep experience designing lingerie, shapewear, or swimwear specifically for the U.S. domestic market.
Industry Top-Tier Background: Experience with or inspiration from top-tier brands (e.g., SKIMS, Honeylove, Victoria’s Secret, or similar leading intimate brands) is highly valued!
Master of Fit & Fabric: Expert knowledge in fabric sourcing, compression levels, pattern construction, and body-conscious design.
DTC & Retail Savvy: Highly attuned to U.S. female shopping behaviors, viral aesthetics, and the fast-paced DTC ecosystem.
NYC Based, Hybrid work mode.
What We Offer:
Hourly rate $40-60 pending on experience. Flexible engagement options available under Part-Time / Contract.
