Design Specialist (Los Angeles)

A well-established contemporary fashion brand looking for a highly skilled Freelance Senior Apparel Designer to lead design across Womens Knits and Wovens.

Job Summary :

The Senior Apparel Designer will lead the seasonal design direction for Womens 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 Womens apparel design experience with strong expertise in both knits and wovens

Background in contemporary or modern womens apparel

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM systems, and Microsoft Office

Strong understanding of garment construction, patternmaking, textiles, and fit

Highly developed sense of color, fabric, silhouette, and proportion

Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills

Ability to work onsite daily in Culver City