Freelance Designer - Men's Apparel

Li & Fung; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Li & Fung is seeking a Freelance Designer to support the design and development of Men’s apparel across multiple product categories for a key private label customer. This role will work with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and overseas teams to develop trend-right, commercially viable products that meet customer needs, direction, cost targets, and timelines.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience designing Men’s apparel for private label or large retailers and be proficient

Qualifications

• Previous experience designing Men’s apparel across multiple product categories, preferably within private label or a large retail environment.
• Strong understanding of the Men’s apparel market, including current trends, fabrics, colors, silhouettes, construction, and commercially relevant product.
• Strong understanding of the apparel design and product development process from initial concept through final product.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to create CADs, prints, graphics, colorways, and compelling presentation materials.
• Experience working with cross-functional and overseas teams throughout the product development process.
• Experience designing for major retailers or private label customers preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Ability to understand customer needs and translate direction into commercial, trend-right Men’s product.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of Men’s apparel across multiple product categories for a key private label customer.
• Research and identify relevant market trends, color, fabric, print, graphics, silhouette, and product direction within the Men’s apparel market.
• Create seasonal concepts, mood boards, color palettes, and product presentations based on customer needs, market trends, and business objectives.
• Develop CADs, sketches, colorways, prints, graphics, and design details for seasonal product assortments.
• Translate customer direction, trend insights, and business needs into commercially viable, trend-right product.
• Partner closely with Product Development and Merchandising throughout the development process to ensure designs meet customer expectations, cost targets, and timelines.
• Prepare and maintain accurate design specifications, tech packs, artwork, and other development materials.
• Review samples and provide clear design comments and direction to ensure product execution aligns with the approved concept and customer expectations.
• Communicate with overseas teams and vendors throughout the development process to resolve design and product-related issues.
• Support customer meetings, presentations, line reviews, and seasonal development as needed.
• Manage multiple styles, product categories, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities?

Here is what you need to know about the job:

We are seeking a talented Freelance Designer to support the design and development of Men’s apparel across multiple product categories for a key private label customer. This role will work closely with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and overseas teams to develop commercially relevant, trend-right product that meets customer needs, design direction, cost targets, and development timelines.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience designing Men’s apparel, a solid understanding of the private label business, and the ability to translate customer and market direction into compelling, commercially viable product.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of Men’s apparel across multiple product categories for a key private label customer.
• Research and identify relevant market trends, color, fabric, print, graphics, silhouette, and product direction within the Men’s apparel market.
• Create seasonal concepts, mood boards, color palettes, and product presentations based on customer needs, market trends, and business objectives.
• Develop CADs, sketches, colorways, prints, graphics, and design details for seasonal product assortments.
• Translate customer direction, trend insights, and business needs into commercially viable, trend-right product.
• Partner closely with Product Development and Merchandising throughout the development process to ensure designs meet customer expectations, cost targets, and timelines.
• Prepare and maintain accurate design specifications, tech packs, artwork, and other development materials.
• Review samples and provide clear design comments and direction to ensure product execution aligns with the approved concept and customer expectations.
• Communicate with overseas teams and vendors throughout the development process to resolve design and product-related issues.
• Support customer meetings, presentations, line reviews, and seasonal development as needed.
• Manage multiple styles, product categories, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience designing Men’s apparel across multiple product categories, preferably within private label or a large retail environment.
• Strong understanding of the Men’s apparel market, including current trends, fabrics, colors, silhouettes, construction, and commercially relevant product.
• Strong understanding of the apparel design and product development process from initial concept through final product.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to create CADs, prints, graphics, colorways, and compelling presentation materials.
• Experience working with cross-functional and overseas teams throughout the product development process.
• Experience designing for major retailers or private label customers preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Ability to understand customer needs and translate direction into commercial, trend-right Men’s product.

Compensation/Benefits

The approximate hourly rate range for this position is $40.00–$55.00 per hour. The offered rate will vary based on the scope of the role, skill set, and years of experience.

As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.