Freelance Associate Designer

WorkGenius Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkGenius Group in New York, NY is seeking a Freelance Associate Designer to support seasonal apparel concepts from concept through approval. You will create sketches and flats in Illustrator, align color palettes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Fashion Design or related field, 1–3 years of experience (menswear a plus), proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop, and familiarity with PLM/Miro.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred; portfolio required.
• 1–3 years of apparel design experience, including internships; experience in fast-paced, high-volume environments preferred, with menswear experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; familiarity with PLM systems and Miro or similar collaboration tools preferred.
• Strong sketching, attention to detail, and foundational knowledge of garment construction, fabrications, and fit; exposure to AI ideation tools is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and multitasking skills; able to manage deadlines, attend fit sessions and reviews, and lift or transport garment samples and sample boxes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with seasonal apparel concepts, color palettes, prints, silhouettes, mood boards, and presentation materials aligned with brand direction.
• Create design sketches and technical flats in Adobe Illustrator; support fabric, trim, and color selection.
• Assist with tech packs, fit sessions, sample reviews, revisions, and development tracking from concept through approval.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Technical Design, Production, vendors, and internal partners to support product feasibility, quality, line plans, and seasonal deadlines.
• Maintain organized design files, PLM records, line plans, and tracking tools; support market preparation, presentations, and team projects.

Skills

Apparel Design

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Technical Flats

Tech Packs

Product Development

Fit Sessions

PLM

Menswear

Garment Construction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

PLM systems

Miro

Job description

Title: Freelance Associate Designer
Industry: Fashion and Apparel
Location: New York, NY
Duration: November 9, 2026 – January 29, 2027

Responsibilities

• Assist with seasonal apparel concepts, color palettes, prints, silhouettes, mood boards, and presentation materials aligned with brand direction.
• Create design sketches and technical flats in Adobe Illustrator; support fabric, trim, and color selection.
• Assist with tech packs, fit sessions, sample reviews, revisions, and development tracking from concept through approval.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Technical Design, Production, vendors, and internal partners to support product feasibility, quality, line plans, and seasonal deadlines.
• Maintain organized design files, PLM records, line plans, and tracking tools; support market preparation, presentations, and team projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred; portfolio required.
• 1–3 years of apparel design experience, including internships; experience in fast-paced, high-volume environments preferred, with menswear experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; familiarity with PLM systems and Miro or similar collaboration tools preferred.
• Strong sketching, attention to detail, and foundational knowledge of garment construction, fabrications, and fit; exposure to AI ideation tools is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and multitasking skills; able to manage deadlines, attend fit sessions and reviews, and lift or transport garment samples and sample boxes.

Skills

• Apparel Design
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Technical Flats
• Tech Packs
• Product Development
• Fit Sessions
• PLM
• Menswear
• Garment Construction

Hourly rate is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by WorkGenius.