Freelance Designer – Men’s & Kids’ Private Label

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

Job summary

Li & Fung seeks a Freelance Designer to support Men’s and Kids’ product development for a key private label customer. You’ll work with design, product development, merchandising, and overseas teams to create commercially viable, trend-right products that meet cost targets and timelines.

You’ll develop CADs, sketches, colorways, prints, and specs while translating customer direction into market-ready concepts.

Qualifications

• Experience designing Men’s and/or Kids’ apparel.
• Knowledge of private label development processes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of Men’s and Kids’ product for a key private label customer.
• Research trends, color, fabric, prints, and silhouettes for seasonal concepts.
• Create mood boards, color palettes, and product presentations for customers.
• Develop CADs, sketches, colorways, prints, and design details for assortments.
• Translate customer direction into commercially viable products.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Merchandising to meet targets.
• Prepare design specs, tech packs, artwork, and development materials.
• Review samples and provide design direction to ensure concept alignment.
• Communicate with overseas teams to resolve design issues.
• Support meetings, line reviews, and seasonal development.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Direction to product

Cross-functional

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Position Overview

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

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of Men’s and Kids’ product across multiple categories for a key private label customer.


• Research and identify relevant market, trend, color, fabric, print, and silhouette direction.


• Create seasonal concepts, mood boards, color palettes, and product presentations based on customer needs and market trends.


• Develop CADs, sketches, colorways, prints, graphics, and design details for seasonal product assortments.


• Translate customer direction and business needs into commercially viable 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.


• 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 projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience designing Men’s and/or Kids’ apparel, preferably within private label or a large retail environment.


• Strong understanding of the apparel design and product development process from concept through final product.


• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.


• Ability to create CADs, prints, graphics, colorways, and presentation materials.


• Strong knowledge of trends, fabrics, color, construction, and commercial product.


• Experience working with cross-functional and overseas teams.


• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.


• Ability to understand customer needs and translate direction into commercial, trend-right product.

Compensation/Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About Us

Li & Fung is creating the supply chains of the future. As entrepreneurs, we create innovative products and provide end-to-end solutions for our customers. We are using speed, innovation and digitalization to transform our business in ways the industry has never seen before. Our teams thrive on collaboration and embrace diversity as a driver of innovation. We believe that our people are the source of our strength and expertise, and the reason for our success. We are committed to the creation of an educated, inclusive environment, where everyone is valued and respected, no matter who they are. We know that learning is continual and are dedicated to investing in the future of our people. We are putting purpose at the core of what we do at Li & Fung to make a difference along the supply chain and in our communities. Our goal is to create the supply chain of the future to help our customers navigate the digital economy and to improve the lives of one billion people in the supply chain. You can learn more about our purpose and values.