Freelance DesignerNewWoodinville, Washington, United States

About BDA

BDA is a global leader in branded merchandise, helping some of the world's most recognized companies create meaningful connections through product, experiences, and brand storytelling. We are passionate about creating moments that matter — whether through custom merchandise, apparel, collectibles, promotional products, or fully integrated brand programs.
Role Overview

BDA is seeking a highly creative and commercially minded

Freelance Apparel Designer

to help bring innovative, brand‑right product concepts to life across men’s, women’s, and kids’ categories. This role is ideal for a designer who can blend trend, storytelling, technical expertise, and practical product development to create apparel that is both exciting and executable.
This role is based in Woodinville, WA, and requires you to work onsite 2 days per week. You must live within commuting distance.
What You Do

Innovative Design Thinking:

Create breakthrough products across various categories, including knits, wovens, tops, and bottoms.
Design Development:

Lead the design process from conceptualization to final product, ensuring excellence in performance, function, and aesthetics.
Collaborative Problem‑Solving:

Partner with Sales, Merchandising, Sourcing, Product Development, and Fit teams to ideate, refine, and evolve design concepts.
Pressure‑Test Assumptions:

Oversee the design process by conducting wear‑testing, validation, and material development.
Storytelling & Communication:

Prepare compelling presentations that communicate the innovation behind your designs.
Development & Knowledge Sharing:

Share your expertise with teammates to foster a collaborative environment.
Drive Commercial Success:

Focus on creating commercially viable innovations that resonate with client needs.
Brand Expression:

Create compelling designs and graphic assortments that stay true to branded client guardrails.
What You Bring

A deep passion for creating innovative products.
Ability to use creative design to solve product cost limitations.
Expertise in product construction, trims, materials, and apparel manufacturing.
A collaborative mindset, eager to work across teams.
Experience leading the design process from concept to final product, including costing, graphic creation, and material development.
Strong communication skills to present complex ideas clearly to internal teams and external clients.
Must Haves / Required Experience

Apparel Design Experience
Material/Textile knowledge
Technical Design expertise
Pattern and fit knowledge
Manufacturing and production experience
Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
Prototype fitting experienceAI tools - prompting and knowhow
Technical drawing and specification package creation
Experience presenting creative concepts
Compensation and Benefits

The base hourly range for this position is $55.00 to $57.00 per hour. BDA offers a comprehensive total compensation and rewards program, including robust PTO, medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

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