Insomniac - Cut & Sew / Fashion Designer, Apparel

Is this you? Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. RESPONSIBILITIES Design and develop seasonal apparel collections from concept through production, including streetwear, festival wear, and performance gear Create mood boards, sketches, color palettes, technical flats, and detailed tech packs Select fabrics, trims, and finishes that balance design intent, functionality, and cost feasibility Partner with Production and Technical teams on prototyping, fit sessions, and design integrity Research fashion, streetwear, and festival culture trends to inform design direction and identify whitespace opportunities Collaborate with Creative, Merchandising, Marketing, and Event teams to ensure cohesive storytelling across collections and campaigns Develop exclusive capsule collections for festivals and special events Introduce innovative materials, silhouettes, and garment functionalities (e.g., reflective trims, UV-reactive inks, quick-dry fabrics) Maintain alignment with Insomniac’s brand DNA while pushing creative boundaries and driving cultural relevance Manage design files, collection overviews, and cost engineering processes to ensure commercial viability Train and provide support in onboarding team members, clients, vendors and partners when needed All other projects and initiatives as identified QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field 3+ years of apparel design experience, ideally in streetwear, performance wear, or music-related fashion Strong portfolio demonstrating concept-to-production design work Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), Figma, and CAD programs Solid understanding of garment construction, fabric properties, and production processes Strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills Passion for music, nightlife, and youth culture, particularly in electronic music and festivals WORK ENVIRONMENT Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and drastic temperature climates while working on site at various event location Must be able to work in open concept office space Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California.