Womenswear Designer - Freelance

Womenswear Designer – Freelance

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of womenswear design experience, preferably with a focus on licensing and branded apparel.
Strong experience designing for off-price retailers, with a proven track record of creating commercially successful collections.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) and other design tools.
Excellent understanding of fabrics, trims, and garment construction.
Strong trend forecasting and market analysis skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Creative, detail-oriented, and highly collaborative.
Strong communication and presentation skills.

Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, fabrics, and silhouettes that appeal to off-price retailers.
Develop seasonal concepts and collections aligned with licensing and branded apparel strategies.
Create compelling sketches, CADs, and technical packages for production.
Work closely with licensing partners to ensure brand guidelines are met while delivering fresh, innovative designs.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align on product development and marketing strategies.
Oversee the development process, from initial concept through final approval, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
Partner with technical design and production teams to resolve fit and construction issues.
Develop and present design concepts tailored to the needs of off-price retailers, ensuring alignment with market demands and retailer requirements.
Adjust designs based on retailer feedback while maintaining brand integrity.
Work with sales, merchandising, and marketing teams to develop cohesive collections that support business objectives.
Monitor performance of designs in the off-price market, leveraging data and feedback to inform future collections.

No preferred qualifications provided.