Part-Time Fashion Design Assistant (Remote)

Assistant Fashion Designer (Freelance or Part-Time)

Location: Austin, Texas

Experience: 1–4 Years

Assistant Fashion Designer

CDSG is a Texas-based design, sourcing, and product development woman owned company serving leading national retailers and growing lifestyle brands.

CDSG is looking for a motivated and creative Fashion Design Assistant to join our team on a part-time basis. This remote position supports the design and development of women's, men's, and youth apparel collections.

This opportunity is ideal for a recent college graduate with a degree in Fashion Design or a related field who is looking to gain hands-on experience in the fashion industry while working from a home office.

Responsibilities

Assist with design development for Women’s, Mens and juniors/young contemporary apparel, and children’s apparel collections
Create CADs, technical sketches, and fashion presentations materials using Adobe Illustrator
Develop and update tech packs and product specifications
Research fashion trends, fabrics, colors, market analysis, and competitive shopping
Assist with fabric, trim, color, and product development
Organize design files, samples, and project information
Support sample management, development tracking, and fit preparation
Prepare design boards, line sheets, and customer presentations
Organize and maintain design files and seasonal development materials
Communicate with vendors, factories, and internal team members as needed
Assist with special projects across both private-label and branded businesses

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Design, or a related field. 1–4 years of design experience
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Experience creating CADs and technical sketches.
Knowledge of Canva, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with Google Workspace applications.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
Passion for fashion and attention to detail.

Schedule & Location

20- 30 hrs per week - Freelance - Contract / Part-Time
Work Location - In Office & Remote

Compensation

Competitive hourly rate based on experience
$20.00 - $30.00 per hour

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and portfolio (if available) for consideration.

CDSG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

Resume or professional profile
Portfolio of relevant fashion design works / CADS

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78789