Senior Freelance Fashion Designer — Women’s Premium Line

Job Type: Freelance / Part-Time Schedule: 2–3 days per week Location: Los Angeles, CA preferred Experience: 7+ years required We are launching a new premium women’s clothing line and are looking for a highly experienced Senior Freelance Fashion Designer to help lead the creative direction, seasonal concept development, and overall design process. Lead design direction for a new premium women’s apparel line Develop seasonal concepts, mood boards, color palettes, and collection direction Research and forecast current market trends, silhouettes, fabrics, and details Create original designs that are elevated, modern, and commercially viable Prepare sketches, CADs, tech packs, and design presentations as needed Guide fabric, trim, color, print, and detail selection Work closely with production to ensure design intent, fit, quality, and construction are properly executed Collaborate with the sales team to understand market feedback and customer needs Manage the design process from concept development through final samples Assist in building a cohesive brand identity for the new line Travel internationally as needed for sourcing, product development, or production 7+ years of women’s apparel design experience required Fashion design degree required Strong background in contemporary, premium, or high-end women’s apparel Strong understanding of fit, garment construction, fabric, trims, and finishing Excellent trend forecasting and market research ability Ability to create elevated designs with strong commercial potential Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and design/CAD tools Experience creating tech packs and communicating with production teams Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Portfolio required Bilingual in English and Korean preferred, but not required Experience working with overseas factories or international vendors Los Angeles-based preferred