Apparel Designer

24 Seven Talent; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking an Apparel Designer for a hybrid freelance assignment in New York, running from 2026-05-26 to 2026-08-19. You will support the design and development of seasonal apparel collections, focusing on collaborations, licensed product, and third‑party vendor programs.

Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and PLM is essential. You will create sketches and tech packs, build mood boards and trend decks, and coordinate with Merchandising, Production, and Sourcing teams to meet

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of apparel design or product development experience.
• Experience with collaborations, licensed product, or vendor programs preferred.
• Strong Illustrator sketching and technical flat skills.
• Experience creating tech packs and supporting product development.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; PLM experience preferred.
• Knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and fit.
• Experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Vizcom is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support seasonal apparel collection development.
• Create sketches, flats, and technical packages in Adobe Illustrator.
• Build mood boards, concept decks, and trend presentations.
• Research trends, color direction, fabrics, and silhouette ideas.
• Maintain tech packs, BOMs, and PLM updates.
• Coordinate samples, lab dips, and approvals.
• Attend fit sessions and track revisions.
• Partner with Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, and Sourcing teams.
• Support vendor communication and product development timelines.
• Assist with presentations, line reviews, and seasonal launches.

Skills

Illustrator

Photoshop

Tech packs

PLM

Garment construction

Trend research

Collaboration / licensing

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Tools

PLM

Fashion CAD

Job description

Job Description

Our retail client is looking for an Apparel Designer for a hybrid freelance assignment in New York from 05/26/2026 through 08/19/2026. This role supports the design and development of seasonal apparel collections focused on collaborations, licensed product, and third-party vendor programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support seasonal apparel collection development
• Create sketches, flats, and technical packages in Adobe Illustrator
• Build mood boards, concept decks, and trend presentations
• Research trends, color direction, fabrics, and silhouette ideas
• Maintain tech packs, BOMs, and PLM updates
• Coordinate samples, lab dips, and approvals
• Attend fit sessions and track revisions
• Partner with Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, and Sourcing teams
• Support vendor communication and product development timelines
• Assist with presentations, line reviews, and seasonal launches

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of apparel design or product development experience
• Experience with collaborations, licensed product, or vendor programs preferred
• Strong Illustrator sketching and technical flat skills
• Experience creating tech packs and supporting product development
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; PLM experience preferred
• Knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and fit
• Experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Vizcom is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred