Girls Sportswear Designer (Freelance)
Onsite NYC 5 days
Salary 35-40/HR DOE
Job Summary: Designer responsible for the creation and delivery of Girls sportswear products that support strategic initiatives. This position uses exceptional design skills, current market knowledge, and trend awareness to create innovative and commercially viable products from conception through production.
Essential Functions
- Develop innovative and trend-forward designs for girls sportswear, balancing creativity with commercial appeal.
- Conduct thorough market research to stay ahead of emerging trends, colors, fabrics, and silhouettes.
- Create technical sketches and design presentations for internal reviews and production teams.
- Select appropriate fabrics, trims, and embellishments that enhance the design and meet quality standards.
- Collaborate closely with patternmakers, sample makers, and production teams to ensure accurate execution of designs.
- Provide constructive feedback during fittings to refine fit, proportion, and overall garment quality.
- Work closely with merchandising and buying teams to ensure designs meet market demands and seasonal objectives.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining design integrity.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of company needs and operations.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or a related field, plus 3+ years of design experience, including kidswear
- Knowledge of fashion trends and general trends in color, fabric, and style.
- Creativity and artistic ability, with an eye for color, texture, and pattern; strong attention to detail; and the ability to visualize in three dimensions.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage workload seamlessly, and follow up effectively.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively under critical time frames.
- Self-driven, with experience in a fast-paced environment and the ability to apply strong work habits to complete assigned tasks and support smooth department operations.
