Rare Editions
Rare Editions is a leading children’s apparel brand known for timeless design, quality craftsmanship, and refined details. We specialize in elevated childrenswear with a focus on special occasion and fashion-forward styles. We are seeking an experiencedFreelance Children’s Sweater Designe r
to support our design team on a seasonal or project-based basis. Position Summary
The Freelance Children’s Sweater Designer will be responsible for designing girls’ sweater styles from concept through production. This role is ideal for a self-motivated designer with strong knitwear expertise who can work independently while collaborating closely with our internal design, merchandising, and production teams. Key Responsibilities
Design seasonal or capsule sweater collections aligned with the Rare Editions brand aesthetic Create original sweater concepts, silhouettes, stitch patterns, and graphics Develop production-ready tech packs including measurements, stitch details, yarn specs, and trims Communicate with overseas factories regarding sampling, revisions, and approvals Review and comment on lab dips, yarn approvals, and fit samples Conduct trend, color, and material research relevant to the childrenswear market Ensure designs meet quality, safety, and age-appropriateness standards Meet project timelines and deliverables independently Qualifications
3+ years of experience designing sweaters or knitwear (children’s apparel experience strongly preferred) Strong knowledge of sweater construction, yarns, gauges, and stitch techniques Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop Experience creating detailed, factory-ready tech packs Familiarity with overseas production and factory communication Strong time-management skills and attention to detail Preferred Qualifications
Experience in girls’ dressy or special-occasion childrenswear Familiarity with better or mass-market childrenswear price points Knit-down or hand-knit experience is a plus Why Work With Rare Editions
Opportunity to collaborate with an established childrenswear brand Creative autonomy within a defined brand aesthetic Competitive freelance compensation based on experience and scope, rate $40-50/hr BoE
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to support our design team on a seasonal or project-based basis. Position Summary
The Freelance Children’s Sweater Designer will be responsible for designing girls’ sweater styles from concept through production. This role is ideal for a self-motivated designer with strong knitwear expertise who can work independently while collaborating closely with our internal design, merchandising, and production teams. Key Responsibilities
Design seasonal or capsule sweater collections aligned with the Rare Editions brand aesthetic Create original sweater concepts, silhouettes, stitch patterns, and graphics Develop production-ready tech packs including measurements, stitch details, yarn specs, and trims Communicate with overseas factories regarding sampling, revisions, and approvals Review and comment on lab dips, yarn approvals, and fit samples Conduct trend, color, and material research relevant to the childrenswear market Ensure designs meet quality, safety, and age-appropriateness standards Meet project timelines and deliverables independently Qualifications
3+ years of experience designing sweaters or knitwear (children’s apparel experience strongly preferred) Strong knowledge of sweater construction, yarns, gauges, and stitch techniques Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop Experience creating detailed, factory-ready tech packs Familiarity with overseas production and factory communication Strong time-management skills and attention to detail Preferred Qualifications
Experience in girls’ dressy or special-occasion childrenswear Familiarity with better or mass-market childrenswear price points Knit-down or hand-knit experience is a plus Why Work With Rare Editions
Opportunity to collaborate with an established childrenswear brand Creative autonomy within a defined brand aesthetic Competitive freelance compensation based on experience and scope, rate $40-50/hr BoE
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