Oct. 11, 2026

CLOTHING BRAND DESIGNER / RETAIL PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The Collective Popup Shop Chicago, Illinois

Job Overview

BUILD YOUR BRAND. OWN THE SPACE. CREATE THE EXPERIENCE.

We’re looking for a clothing designer, fashion brand owner, apparel distributor, or retail entrepreneur interested in partnering on a new retail storefront and fashion experience.

This isn’t just another clothing store.

We’re creating a destination designed around fashion, culture, product launches, pop-up shops, and community — giving emerging and established brands a physical space to showcase their products and connect directly with customers.

THE CONCEPT

The storefront will be dedicated to:

Clothing & streetwear sales New brand launches & product releases Limited-edition drops Pop-up shops Designer showcases Sneaker & accessory releases Brand collaborations Fashion events Private shopping experiences Local designer showcases Social media/content activationsWHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re especially interested in someone who:

Has an existing clothing or fashion brand Is a clothing designer or apparel distributor Already has customers or an established following Understands retail, fashion, and merchandising Can source or produce quality merchandise Has a strong sense of branding and style Wants to grow beyond online sales Is interested in building something long-term rather than simply renting a retail space

WHY PARTNER WITH US?

Instead of starting from scratch, you’ll have the opportunity to help build a physical retail platform for your brand and other upcoming designers.

The vision is to create a storefront where customers have a reason to come back every week because there is always something new happening.

Think:

NEW DROP → POP-UP → EVENT → COLLABORATION → NEW DESIGNER → PRODUCT LAUNCH

We want the space to become a recognizable destination for fashion, streetwear, designers, and independent brands.

THE PARTNERSHIP

We’re open to discussing different partnership structures depending on the experience and contribution of the right candidate.

Potential opportunities may include:

Managing the retail operation Bringing an established clothing brand into the space Revenue-sharing partnership Merchandise distribution partnership Curating and managing other brands Hosting recurring pop-up events Developing an exclusive in-house brand Long-term equity/management opportunity for the right partnerThe goal is to find the right person—not simply fill a position.

If you already have the vision, brand, customers, merchandise, or fashion experience, we can provide the platform and physical space to help take it to the next level.

Interested?

DM us with your brand, Instagram/social page, experience, and a brief description of what you would bring to the partnership.

Serious inquiries only.

Pay: $1,000.00 - $2,500.00 per week

Benefits:

Flexible scheduleWork Location: In person

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