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Freelance kids Designers - Athletic apparel + Denim

New York, NY 10001

Posted: 02/03/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Product Design & Merchandising Job Number: AV54970023

Job Description

Designer and Senior Designers - Freelance: Athletic Apparel and Denim 
 
We are working closely with our client to find talented freelance designers for a 3 -4 month project.
We need talent both at Designer and Senior designer level. We have roles across denim and athletic apparel brands with an hourly pay range of $35-$50 per hour
These roles are full time on site.
 
 
The Designers will work cross functionally with Graphic Design, Sales and Merchandising to create and develop seasonal apparel lines while supporting the overall brand’s objective.

Responsibilities:

• Research and identify market place trends on style, fit and color to maintain a brand strategy

• Create CAD sketches of styles in development

• Review and approve all technical packs to ensure accuracy of product development and create tech packs as necessary

• Ensure that the design team is made aware of major milestones and deadlines throughout the design process including fabric requests and sourcing timelines

• Oversee the creation, development and execution of design process while implementing the overall brand strategy and merchandise objectives for their functional area

• Attend all fitting meetings and lend feedback to ensure design intention is captured

• Work closely with Graphic Designers, Sales and Merch to prepare line reviews and presentation materials for market and corporate brand meetings

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of the seasonal design catalogs to ensure accuracy

• Ensure Design Operations and Sourcing have the most accurate information on line development and that changes were implemented

• Communicate regularly with Sales and Merchandising teams to discuss line development progress and share feedback

• Review and approve styles, materials, trims and colors and effectively communicate approvals to appropriate cross functional teams

• Participate in sampling communication between sample room. Design, and cross-functional teams as needed

• Manage, train and develop Associate and Assistant Designers

• Initial fit/Sample pass off to TD for new fits


 
 
Requirements
 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design

• 4 -8 years of experience in the fashion industry (children’s wear knowledge a plus)

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

• Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills with attention to detail
 

Meet Your Recruiter

Alonya Van Rooyen

From South Africa originally, Alonya has over 15 years of experience in fashion, accessories, footwear, & textiles. She has worked in various design and product development roles globally, including South Africa, Europe, and the US, giving her an international perspective on the industries.

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