What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apparel Designer position at The Workshop LA?
About The Company
A well known apparel manufacturer specializing in licensed apparel is in search of a freelance Designer for a 3 month long contract job. This company collaborates with globally recognized licenses to bring fresh, creative, and innovative apparel collections to life. Our team thrives on creativity, collaboration, and a passion for pop culture and trends.
Position Overview
We are seeking a talented and experienced Freelance Apparel Designer to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience designing licensed apparel and a strong portfolio showcasing their ability to blend trend-forward design with brand guidelines. As a Freelance Apparel Designer, you will be responsible for designing a variety of apparel collections that align with our clients’ needs, while pushing the envelope creatively.
This is a hybrid position.
Key Responsibilities
A well known apparel manufacturer specializing in licensed apparel is in search of a freelance Designer for a 3 month long contract job. This company collaborates with globally recognized licenses to bring fresh, creative, and innovative apparel collections to life. Our team thrives on creativity, collaboration, and a passion for pop culture and trends.
Position Overview
We are seeking a talented and experienced Freelance Apparel Designer to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience designing licensed apparel and a strong portfolio showcasing their ability to blend trend-forward design with brand guidelines. As a Freelance Apparel Designer, you will be responsible for designing a variety of apparel collections that align with our clients’ needs, while pushing the envelope creatively.
This is a hybrid position.
Key Responsibilities
- Design Development: Create original and on-brand apparel designs for licensed merchandise, including graphic tees, bottoms and dresses.
- Brand Collaboration: Work closely with brand managers, licensors, and other internal teams to ensure designs align with licensing requirements, brand identity, and market trends.
- Trend Research: Stay ahead of fashion and cultural trends, and incorporate fresh ideas that resonate with target audiences.
- Technical Design: Provide technical flats, colorways, and detailed specs for production.
- Presentation: Prepare and present design concepts, mood boards, and design packages to internal team members and clients.
- Approval Process: Iterate on designs based on feedback from licensors and internal teams, ensuring all designs are approved and ready for production.
- Collaboration: Work alongside other designers, merchandisers, and production teams to ensure design integrity throughout the production process.
- Experience: 3-5 years of apparel design experience, specifically in the licensed apparel industry or with major retail brands.
- Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other design software.
- Portfolio: Strong portfolio that demonstrates expertise in apparel design, with a focus on graphic design, character-based work, and licensed properties.
- Creativity: A keen eye for trends, pop culture, and creative concepts that appeal to a wide range of consumer audiences.
- Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively share and collaborate on design ideas.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to follow brand guidelines and adapt designs to meet specific licensing requirements.
- Self-motivated: Strong time-management skills and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
