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
Design Specialist • Los Angeles, CA, US