Apparel Designer

Overview

A growing fashion brand is seeking a

Freelance Denim Designer

to join their team onsite. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong denim designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can jump in quickly to support the team with immediate design needs.
What You’ll Do

Partner with Creative + Design leadership to set the seasonal vision, trend direction, and product strategy for denim
Present collection concepts through trend research, mood boards, wash direction, fabric recommendations, and key item stories
Lead denim fabric + wash development with domestic/international mills and overseas vendors
Own the design process from sketch through final fit, ensuring alignment across silhouette, construction, trims, and brand aesthetic
Guide fittings, troubleshoot technical / production issues, and collaborate closely with PD, Merchandising, Tech Design, and Production
Balance creative vision with costing, margin goals, development timelines, and sample budget accountability
Mentor junior team members as needed and proactively identify workflow improvements
What You Bring

8–10+ years designing women’s premium / contemporary denim
Deep expertise in denim fabrications, washes, fit, trims, and construction
Strong experience partnering directly with overseas vendors + denim mills
Proven success leading product from concept through production
Strong Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop / CAD skills
Excellent presentation, communication, and collaboration skills
Calm, solutions-oriented mindset with strong creative + commercial instincts
If interested, please send your updated resume and portfolio for consideration.

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