Senior Apparel Designer

LHH; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

We are partnering with our Portland, OR apparel and retail client to recruit a Senior Apparel Designer for a 3+ month, fully remote contract. You will lead seasonal design from concept through commercialization, owning silhouettes, color, prints and fabrics while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5+ years of apparel design experience, a strong eye for color and print, deep knowledge of textiles and garment construction, and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional apparel design experience with a strong portfolio demonstrating apparel design ability and fashion trends.
• Excellent eye for color, print, silhouettes and product details.
• Deep understanding of textiles, garment construction and apparel manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is required; PLM tools are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide seasonal apparel design direction and oversee the creative process across product categories.
• Partner with senior design leadership on concepts, color, print and graphic direction.
• Own key silhouettes, styling details, fabrics and seasonal trends with a focus on innovative ideas.
• Create mood boards, assortment boards and presentations that communicate seasonal direction and product stories.
• Develop seasonal assortments based on business needs and brand direction.
• Create Illustrator flat sketches, style CADs, design tech packs and BOMs.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Trend analysis

Garment construction

Textiles knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's in Fashion Design

Tools

PLM tools

Job description

We are partnering with our Portland, OR apparel and retail client to recruit a Senior Apparel Designer to join their team on a 3+ month, fully remote contract basis. In this role, you will lead seasonal apparel design from initial concept through commercialization, bringing together creative vision, trend insight, technical expertise and strong cross-functional partnership. You will own key elements of seasonal design direction, including silhouette, styling, color, print, fabric and material selection, while developing assortments that are distinctive, commercially relevant and aligned with the brand aesthetic. To be a fit, you should bring 5+ years of apparel design experience, a strong eye for color, print and silhouette, and deep knowledge of textiles, garment construction and manufacturing processes. You should be highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop and comfortable translating trends and creative concepts into compelling, brand-aligned product. This is a great opportunity for an experienced apparel designer who enjoys balancing hands‑on design with trend research, assortment strategy, cross‑functional collaboration and mentorship of junior designers.

This is an opportunity to join a brand that loves FUN – color and patterns abound! This is a 3+ month, fully remote contract role working on a Pacific Standard Time schedule. As a full‑time, W2 LHH contractor, you will be eligible for medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(K) and accruing sick time based on your state of residence. Pay for this role ranges from $45 to $50 an hour based on relevant experience. This role is covering a leave, so the comfort and competence to jump in to this work quickly and support the team is a must!

You will:

• Guide seasonal apparel design direction and oversee the creative process, ensuring a cohesive aesthetic across product categories
• Partner with senior design leadership on seasonal concepts, color, print and graphic direction
• Own key silhouettes, styling details, fabrics and seasonal trends with a focus on innovative ideas that can help drive the business forward
• Create mood boards, assortment boards and presentations that clearly communicate seasonal creative direction and product stories
• Develop seasonal assortments based on business needs, brand direction and relevant trends
• Create Illustrator flat sketches, style CADs, design tech packs and BOMs, and determine fabric and trim needs
• Partner with surface design on print needs and combine color, print and silhouette to create cohesive collections
• Edit assortments to achieve the right balance of print, color, customer use and pricing tiers
• Collaborate closely with product development, technical design, merchandising, sourcing and other design partners throughout development
• Present designs to cross‑functional stakeholders and leadership and incorporate feedback throughout the process

Your experience should include:

• 5+ years of professional apparel design experience with a strong portfolio demonstrating apparel design ability, sketching skills and an understanding of fashion trends
• Excellent eye for color, print, silhouettes and product details
• Deep understanding of textiles, garment construction and apparel manufacturing processes
• Ability to identify relevant trends and translate them into a cohesive brand aesthetic
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, required; Experience with PLM tools, preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field, preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate creative concepts to both creative and noncreative partners

Sound like you? This is an opportunity to take ownership of seasonal apparel design while combining big‑picture creative direction with hands‑on product development. If you enjoy partnering across design, merchandising, product development, technical design and sourcing, this could be a strong fit. Candidates aligned with most of the above qualifications are encouraged to apply! Portfolios will be required for consideration. Please ensure they are included on your resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers