Our client in the fashion industry is currently seeking a Freelance Sweater Design Assistant. Salary/Rate: $17-$19 DOE Position Overview: The Freelance Sweater Design Assistant is responsible for supporting the Creative Director during the full design process from implementation of ideas to finished product with approximately 50-60 styles per season. • Own the full product design process including market research, yarn selection & stitching, designing based on initial concept, hand sketching, flat sketching, specing, creating tech packs, color & trim selection and ensuring that product is designed to meet target customer's fit criteria • Work closely with the design team and cross-functional partners to ensure a cohesive product line is realized and desired outcome is achieved • Maintain the progression of design in the Design Directors absence • Adhere to the framework of the seasonal line needs, to reflect a balance between fashion/trend as well as core and emerging businesses for presentation to and selection by the merchant team • Possess strong knowledge of garment construction and lead fit sessions alongside tech partner to help solve all problems that may occur during proto sample and SRS stage; responsible for final approval of sample fit to ensure production-ready market samples • 1-4 years of apparel design/sweater design experience • Strong Technical experience • Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator • Experience with PLM • Stellar art work including prints
Create an account to see the full posting, access our search engine, and more.