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24 Seven Talent

Design Specialist

24 Seven Talent, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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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