Freelance Women's Assistant Designer

Client Overview:
Our client is a fashion-focused apparel company specializing in the design and manufacture of contemporary women's apparel. Their collections combine style, quality, and comfort, catering to modern consumers and evolving fashion trends. From concept development and fabric selection to sampling and production, the company manages the complete product development process with a strong focus on innovation, craftsmanship, and timely delivery. They are currently looking to add a Freelance Women's Assistant Designer to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:
$20/hr - $28/hr

Position Overview:
The client is seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized Freelance Women's Assistant Designer to join their team for an ongoing onsite assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for a designer looking to build their experience in women's apparel design and product development while working closely with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities of the Freelance Women's Assistant Designer:

• Assist in designing seasonal and commercial women's apparel collections across cut & sew knits and woven categories.
• Support the Design team with concept development, mood boards, color palettes, and fabric stories.
• Create and update technical sketches, CADs, and production-ready artwork using Adobe Illustrator.
• Assist with design presentations and visual presentations using Adobe Photoshop.
• Research current fashion trends, market direction, colors, fabrics, silhouettes, and competitor products.
• Assist with fabric, trim, and color selection for new styles.
• Prepare and maintain tech packs, garment specifications, and other design documentation.
• Support sample development and review samples for design intent, construction, color, and overall execution.
• Communicate design updates and revisions to cross-functional teams.
• Work closely with the Merchandising, Technical Design, Production, and Sourcing teams throughout the product development process.

Required Experience/Skills for the Freelance Women's Assistant Designer:

• Hands-on experience with cut & sew knits and woven apparel.
• Strong knowledge of women's fashion, garment construction, fabrics, trims, and fit.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Ability to create technical sketches, CADs, and production-ready artwork.
• Basic understanding of tech packs, garment specifications, and product development.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on multiple styles and projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with design, merchandising, production, and technical teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven fashion environment.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Freelance Women's Assistant Designer:

• 1 - 3+ years of experience in women's apparel design or product development is preferred.
• Experience designing or developing women's dresses, tops, bottoms, or other contemporary apparel.
• Experience working with both knit and woven fabrics from concept through production.
• Familiarity with PLM systems.
• Experience assisting with fittings, sample reviews, and garment revisions.
• Understanding of construction techniques specific to cut-and-sew knits and woven garments.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree is required.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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Position ID: 404676