Freelance Womenswear Designer - Outerwear

Freelance Womenswear Designer – Outerwear

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience designing outerwear, ideally within licensed and/or branded womenswear.
Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabrications, trims, and technical design.
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and related design tools; experience with PLM systems a plus.
Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.

Research market trends and outerwear direction, identifying key fabrics, silhouettes, hardware, trims, and construction details.
Develop seasonal outerwear collections that align with brand positioning and meet the needs of off-price retailers.
Create detailed technical sketches, CADs, and tech packs for outerwear styles across a range of classifications.
Collaborate with licensing partners to ensure all designs meet brand standards while delivering innovative, trend-right product.
Support alignment across internal and external teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
Lead the design process for outerwear from concept through to SMS, ensuring adherence to cost, quality, and timeline goals.
Partner with technical design and factory teams to address construction and fit challenges and ensure feasibility of designs.
Tailor designs and presentations for off-price retail partners, incorporating feedback while maintaining brand integrity.
Support seasonal presentations and development meetings alongside merchandising and sales.
Work with sales, merchandising, and sourcing to develop cohesive, brand-right assortments that support business objectives.
Monitor performance of outerwear styles in the market and use insights to inform future design direction.