Freelance Denim Designer — Concept to Proto & PLM

EPG Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

EPG Group in New York City is seeking a Freelance Denim Designer to support the Denim Design Lead across seasonal development, wash management, product development, and PLM execution. You will help take denim products from concept through proto while partnering with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and vendors.

You will contribute to update sketches, BOMs, wash documentation, and manage proto samples, ensuring timely progress and clear communication across teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 4+ years of apparel design experience with denim design required.
• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Fashion Design.
• Strong understanding of denim construction, garment washes, and wash development.
• Hands-on experience with Centric PLM.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Proficiency with Miro.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent collaboration with Design, Product Development, Merchandising and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Update sketches, BOMs, and product information in Centric PLM.
• Prepare wash samples for review and document wash comments.
• Maintain digital boards (Miro, Visulon) and digital assortment boards.
• Organize and track proto samples throughout development.
• Document feedback and manage revisions across teams.
• Prepare design boards and product reviews for cross-functional teams.

Skills

Denim design

Apparel design

Adobe Creative Suite

Miro

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Centric PLM

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

EPG Group in New York City is seeking a Freelance Denim Designer to support the Denim Design Lead across seasonal development, wash management, product development, and PLM execution. You will help take denim products from concept through proto while partnering with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and vendors.

You will contribute to update sketches, BOMs, wash documentation, and manage proto samples, ensuring timely progress and clear communication across teams in a fast-paced