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We are looking for a Freelance Dress Designer (Occasion & Daytime) for a top, contemporary fashion brand in NYC. Pay rate $40-50/hour, depending upon experience. Onsite 5 days/week.
Job Responsibility:
Work closely with the VP of Design and the Associate Design Director to bring the collection from concept to reality, including but not limited to conceptual presentations, sketch review, design research, fabric & trim development, spec, and fit processes
Contribute to seasonal concept research and competitive market research
Sketch into design concepts synthesizing design direction, price parameters, and feedback from Design Director and Sales
Drive and oversee your own groups independently, ensuring details are communicated clearly and effectively to cross-functional partners and all deadlines are met
Develop strong partnerships with cross-functional team members in Design, Production, Tech Design, and Print
Work independently with technical design team to ensure proper fit and proportions are met and follow-up with oversea factories on trim approvals
Clearly communicate silhouettes and detailed garment construction through sketches, garment drapes, and reference material, with feedback and updates as needed
Participate in all development and production fittings
Follow-through and problem-solving of development issues by style
Maintain and communicate up-to-date development details, including sketches, style and pattern information, fabric information, colorways, and development notes
Excellent follow-up on development styles and any special projects requested
Manage calendar and time in order to meet all milestone deadlines
Requirements:
The position requires an excellent taste level, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, adaptability to a fast-paced environment, and the flexibility to work autonomously and in collaboration with members of the design, tech design, production team, fabric and product development teams
The ideal candidate is highly creative and hardworking, knowledgeable of fabrics, trims, garment sewing, and construction
Candidates should be able to conduct their own fittings independently and be fluent in construction when discussing with pattern makers
Must possess a brand appropriate design aesthetic
Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as organizational skills and time management
Proficiency in fashion illustration on Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office products is required
PML knowledge is a plus
Knowledge of denim is a plus
Minimum 4-year design school and 7+ years working experience in the fashion industry, focusing on dresses required