Solomon Page
Freelance Designer – Girls Apparel
Our client is seeking a Freelance Designer for girls apparel. This role involves strategy, innovation, operations, customer relationships, and leadership responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Research and identify market trends; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, create presentation boards for meetings, including color‑ups and inspirational photos.
Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure.
Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar.
Create Illustrator sketches; review specification sheets and line sheets; ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; maintain designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives.
Select and review raw materials and trims; maintain fabric/trim library.
Approve lab dips with Senior Designer(s) and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives; review prints and graphics where appropriate, advise revisions, and manage fit process.
Coordinate follow‑up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production and vendors; manage interoffice communication.
Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers.
Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary.
Attract, develop and retain talent.
Required Qualifications
Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented.
Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines; highly detail‑oriented, meticulous and creative.
Excellent interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and drive the successful execution of an extensive product line.
Strong creativity and technical merchandising skills; able to sketch in Adobe Illustrator and keen on detail in sketching and catalog creation; demonstrates strong aesthetic sensibility and product presentation skills.
Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing.
PLM experience with fluency in Photoshop a plus.
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design.
Experience in apparel/activewear design.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and all Adobe programs on Mac computers.
Benefits Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees, including medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to employees, including freelancers.
Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. For more information, visit solomonpage.com.
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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Responsibilities
Research and identify market trends; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, create presentation boards for meetings, including color‑ups and inspirational photos.
Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure.
Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar.
Create Illustrator sketches; review specification sheets and line sheets; ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; maintain designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives.
Select and review raw materials and trims; maintain fabric/trim library.
Approve lab dips with Senior Designer(s) and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives; review prints and graphics where appropriate, advise revisions, and manage fit process.
Coordinate follow‑up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production and vendors; manage interoffice communication.
Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers.
Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary.
Attract, develop and retain talent.
Required Qualifications
Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented.
Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines; highly detail‑oriented, meticulous and creative.
Excellent interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and drive the successful execution of an extensive product line.
Strong creativity and technical merchandising skills; able to sketch in Adobe Illustrator and keen on detail in sketching and catalog creation; demonstrates strong aesthetic sensibility and product presentation skills.
Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing.
PLM experience with fluency in Photoshop a plus.
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design.
Experience in apparel/activewear design.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and all Adobe programs on Mac computers.
Benefits Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees, including medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to employees, including freelancers.
Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. For more information, visit solomonpage.com.
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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