24 Seven Talent is hiring: Design Specialist in Los Angeles
24 Seven Talent, Los Angeles, CA, US, 90079
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 wovens
• Background in contemporary or modern women’s 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