A well-established contemporary fashion brand looking for a highly skilled Freelance Senior Apparel Designer to lead design across Women’s Knits and Wovens.
Job Summary :
The Senior Apparel Designer will lead the seasonal design direction for Women’s Knits and Wovens, overseeing concept development, creative execution, and cross-functional collaboration from initial inspiration through final sample. This role works closely with Design, Product Development, Technical Design, Merchandising, and Production to deliver elevated, trend-right collections across multiple categories.
Responsibilities include :
- Leading seasonal concepts, including mood boards, trend research, color direction, and fabric inspiration
- Designing innovative and commercially relevant styles across tops, dresses, bottoms, outerwear, and additional categories
- Creating detailed hand sketches and digital CADs in Illustrator
- Building tech packs with complete specs, construction details, and BOMs
- Partnering with Product Development, Technical Design, and Production throughout proto, fit, and sample development
- Reviewing samples and providing clear comments to ensure design intent is maintained
- Assisting with fabric and trim sourcing and vendor communication
- Presenting collections to leadership and cross-functional partners
- Managing multiple categories and deadlines with strong organization and accuracy
- Providing occasional support and guidance to junior team members
Key Qualifications :
7+ years of Women’s apparel design experience with strong expertise in both knits and wovensBackground in contemporary or modern women’s apparelAdvanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM systems, and Microsoft OfficeStrong understanding of garment construction, patternmaking, textiles, and fitHighly developed sense of color, fabric, silhouette, and proportionExcellent communication, organization, and time-management skillsAbility to work onsite daily in Culver City