Freelance Sr Designer Mens Workwear

We are working on a Sr level Designer or Director for a top Menswear Workwear brand. Role is fully remote and is project based - need someone within the next few weeks to help with a project they are working on - role is working EST hours but can be anywhere in the country and work off hours as needed.

Hourly pay rate approximately $60 an hour but may go up based on experience.
Responsibilities:

Looking for a talented Workwear Apparel Designer to create a functional, durable and commercially relevant Men's collection with a modern aesthetic.
Candidate will balance innovation with practicality and the authenticity expected of a workwear brand.
This role needs to combine product design, technical apparel knowledge, durability/functionality and an understanding of authentic workwear DNA. Experience designing durable garments, including canvas, duck, twill, ripstop, fleece, nylon and other performance/workwear fabrics.
Focus is on tradespeople: builders, utility, engineers, craftsmen, outdoor workers.
Strong understanding of functional detailing such as reinforced panels, gussets, articulated knees/elbows, utility pockets, hardware, closures and adjustable components.
Categories to include: Pants, shirts, polos, jackets, outerwear, vests
Responsible for initial concept through completed TP's and development process:
Concept
Fabric Research
Design CADs
Create detailed TP's and communicate design intent clearly to product development team; specs to be based on existing blocks.
Work directly with overseas PD and factory team to answer any design and construction inquiries.
Required Qualifications:

Senior level designer with experience in workwear category
Strong understanding of Functional Detailing such as reinforced panels, gussets, articulated knees/elbows, utility pockets, hardware, closures and adjustable components.
Researching Emerging Fabric, Trim and Construction Technologies
Understanding of Garment engineering
Versed in Workwear manufacturing processes
Durability testing and Performance Standards
Familiarity in IL / FR requirements
Wash finishes

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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