Freelance Denim Designer

• Support the senior design team with denim concepts and design and have the ability to assess the relationship of different categories season to season
• Work on and partner with senior leaders on monthly presentations and be able to confidently field questions from executive leadership team
• Research current market trends seasonally and translate them into the brand's design aesthetic and philosophy
• Work with technical department in all aspects of development and fit procedures
• Partner with merchants to ensure customer needs and choice counts are covered each season
• Establish full working knowledge of raw materials and work with CFT to source seasonal and new core fabrics
• Partner with production team to achieve the highest quality product within the cost structure that is needed
• Research market trends domestically and internationally and have the ability to evaluate trends as they relate to the brand
• Collaborate with Concept team to objectively evaluate assortment and give objective feedback of the entire collection
• Other projects and responsibilities as assigned
• Able to work in a hybrid environment, meaning that some work may be performed remotely but certain essential functions must be performed in-person/in-office Monday-Thursday

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education)
• Experience working in Apparel needed, bottoms experience is a plus
• 5+ years related experience
• Keen eye for color, trend, detail and construction
• Able to multi task and prioritize based on business objectives
• Working knowledge of Illustrator and PLM is a crucial
• Ability to act as liaison between many departments
• excellent communication and analytic skills
• Must be detail oriented, computer literate and able to handle multiple tasks at once
• Independent thinker
• Great presentation and communication skills
• Comfortable working in an hybrid environment - working in office as well as remote work from home

bottoms experience is a plus

• medical
• dental
• 401(k)
• direct deposit
• commuter benefits