Senior Freelance Fashion Designer - Product Development & Production

Bowla Design; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance arrangement

Small design team

Exposure to multiple fashion brands

Job summary

Bowla Design in Cremorne, Melbourne is seeking an experienced Freelance Fashion Designer to join a small team. This hands-on role focuses on product development and production management, working closely with clients, offshore factories and suppliers.

We seek someone with 5+ years' industry experience who can manage styles from development and sampling through to bulk production. The role is freelance/contractor, 2 days per week, based in Cremorne, VIC, with a strong emphasis on Adobe

Qualifications

• 5+ years' industry experience in fashion design.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience across product development, fit sessions and offshore production.
• Melbourne-based and Cremorne VIC location preferred.
• Able to manage production from development to bulk production.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day communication with offshore factories and suppliers.
• Managing sampling, production, bulk orders and shipment timelines.
• Creating and updating tech packs, specifications and grading.
• Running fit sessions, preparing fit notes and communicating amendments.
• Resolving production, fit and quality issues.
• Responding to client and factory emails throughout the week as required.
• Supporting seasonal design, sketches, colour direction and range development.

Skills

Fashion design

Product development

Garment construction

Experience with offshore production

Communication skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Bowla Design is looking for an experienced Freelance Fashion Designer to join our small team in Cremorne, Melbourne.

This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on product development and production management, working closely with our clients, offshore factories and suppliers. We’re looking for someone with 5+ years’ industry experience who is confident managing styles from development and sampling through to bulk production.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing day-to-day communication with offshore factories and suppliers

Managing sampling, production, bulk orders and shipment timelines

Creating and updating tech packs, specifications and grading

Running fit sessions, preparing fit notes and communicating amendments

Resolving production, fit and quality issues

Responding to client and factory emails throughout the week as required

Supporting seasonal design, sketches, colour direction and range development

About the role:

Freelance / contractor position | 2 days per week | Cremorne, VIC | Valid ABN required

Applicants must be Melbourne-based and have strong experience across fashion design, garment construction, product development, fit sessions and offshore production. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat is required.

This role is best suited to an experienced designer/product developer who is comfortable working independently and taking ownership of production. It is not an entry-level or junior position.

Rate: Freelance contractor rate, based on experience.

Benefits: Flexible freelance arrangement, working within a small design team across a variety of fashion brands and collections.

Hiring process: Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an initial interview and portfolio review. Further details about the freelance arrangement, availability and rate will be discussed during the interview process.

Applicant privacy: Information provided as part of your application will be used only for recruitment purposes and will be treated confidentially.

HOW TO APPLY

If you think you’re a great fit, please send your CV, portfolio and a brief email telling us about yourself and your relevant experience to *****@bowladesign.com.au with the subject heading “Freelance Designer Application”. We look forward to hearing from you!

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