Seasonal Apparel Designer: Concept to Production (Onsite)

24 Seven Talent; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking a creative Apparel Designer for an onsite role in San Diego. You will shape seasonal collections, build mood boards, color stories, silhouettes, CADs, and design files, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics and product goals.

You will collaborate with technical design, merchandising, sales, and overseas vendors, while reviewing samples and guiding quality, fit, and construction. A strong portfolio and multi-project management are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of apparel design experience.
• Strong garment construction, fit, fabrication, color, and product development knowledge.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; experience creating CADs and tech packs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and seasonal deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal apparel collections from concept through production.
• Create mood boards, color stories, silhouettes, CADs, and design files.
• Select fabrics, trims, finishes, and garment details aligned with seasonal direction.
• Partner with technical design, merchandising, sales, and overseas vendors throughout development.
• Review samples, provide clear comments, and help maintain quality, fit, and construction standards.
• Support seasonal line planning, trend research, and updates to core product categories.

Skills

Apparel design

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

CADs & tech packs

Time management

Collaboration

Sustainable design

Tools

CAD software

Tech pack creation tools

Job description

24 Seven Talent is seeking a creative Apparel Designer for an onsite role in San Diego. You will shape seasonal collections, build mood boards, color stories, silhouettes, CADs, and design files, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics and product goals.

You will collaborate with technical design, merchandising, sales, and overseas vendors, while reviewing samples and guiding quality, fit, and construction. A strong portfolio and multi-project management are essential.