Freelance Dress Designer
Solomon Page, New York, NY, United States
We are looking for a Freelance Dress Designer (Occasion & Daytime) for a top contemporary fashion brand in NYC.
Pay rate $40‑50/hour, depending upon experience. Onsite 5 days per week.
Responsibilities
Work closely with the VP of Design and the Associate Design Director to bring the collection from concept to reality, including conceptual presentations, sketch review, design research, fabric & trim development, spec, and fit processes.
Contribute to seasonal concept research and competitive market research; stay on the pulse for identifying trends and key items for a quick turnaround.
Sketch design concepts synthesizing design direction, price parameters, and feedback from Design Director and Sales.
Drive and oversee your own group independently, ensuring details are communicated clearly and effectively to cross‑functional partners and all deadlines are met.
Develop strong partnerships with cross‑functional team members in Design, Production, Tech Design, and Print; communication is key.
Work independently with the technical design team to ensure proper fit and proportions are met and follow up with overseas factories on trim approvals.
Convey silhouettes and detailed garment construction through sketches, garment drapes, and reference material, with feedback and updates as needed.
Participate in all development and production fittings; lead fittings when necessary.
Identify and solve development issues by style.
Maintain and communicate up‑to‑date development details, including sketches, style, pattern information, fabric information, colorways, and development notes; proactively coordinate with team members to keep information current through development, SMS, and production handover stages.
Excellent follow‑up on development styles and any special projects requested.
Manage calendar and time to meet all milestone deadlines.
Required Qualifications
Excellent taste level, strong attention to detail, organizational skills, adaptability to a fast‑paced environment, and flexibility to work autonomously and collaboratively with design, tech design, production, fabric, and product development teams.
Highly creative, hardworking, knowledgeable of fabrics, trims, garment sewing, and construction.
Capable of conducting fittings independently and fluent in construction when discussing with pattern makers.
Possess a brand‑appropriate design aesthetic.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, plus strong time management.
Proficiency in fashion illustration on Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office products is required; PML knowledge is a plus.
Knowledge of denim is a plus.
Minimum 4‑year design school background and 7+ years of fashion industry experience focusing on dresses.
Benefits
Medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit, and commuter benefits for hourly employees, including freelancers.
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Pay rate $40‑50/hour, depending upon experience. Onsite 5 days per week.
Responsibilities
Work closely with the VP of Design and the Associate Design Director to bring the collection from concept to reality, including conceptual presentations, sketch review, design research, fabric & trim development, spec, and fit processes.
Contribute to seasonal concept research and competitive market research; stay on the pulse for identifying trends and key items for a quick turnaround.
Sketch design concepts synthesizing design direction, price parameters, and feedback from Design Director and Sales.
Drive and oversee your own group independently, ensuring details are communicated clearly and effectively to cross‑functional partners and all deadlines are met.
Develop strong partnerships with cross‑functional team members in Design, Production, Tech Design, and Print; communication is key.
Work independently with the technical design team to ensure proper fit and proportions are met and follow up with overseas factories on trim approvals.
Convey silhouettes and detailed garment construction through sketches, garment drapes, and reference material, with feedback and updates as needed.
Participate in all development and production fittings; lead fittings when necessary.
Identify and solve development issues by style.
Maintain and communicate up‑to‑date development details, including sketches, style, pattern information, fabric information, colorways, and development notes; proactively coordinate with team members to keep information current through development, SMS, and production handover stages.
Excellent follow‑up on development styles and any special projects requested.
Manage calendar and time to meet all milestone deadlines.
Required Qualifications
Excellent taste level, strong attention to detail, organizational skills, adaptability to a fast‑paced environment, and flexibility to work autonomously and collaboratively with design, tech design, production, fabric, and product development teams.
Highly creative, hardworking, knowledgeable of fabrics, trims, garment sewing, and construction.
Capable of conducting fittings independently and fluent in construction when discussing with pattern makers.
Possess a brand‑appropriate design aesthetic.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, plus strong time management.
Proficiency in fashion illustration on Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office products is required; PML knowledge is a plus.
Knowledge of denim is a plus.
Minimum 4‑year design school background and 7+ years of fashion industry experience focusing on dresses.
Benefits
Medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit, and commuter benefits for hourly employees, including freelancers.
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