Junior Apparel Designer; Hybrid

Location

Hybrid 2x a week in Framingham, MA, 3x a week remote

5-Month Contract estimated August through January 29, 2027

$32 - 36 per hour

Cella is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Apparel Designer to support the creation and development of ladies' apparel-specifically focused on sleepwear, loungewear, and fleece jackets. This opportunity allows an early-career designer to collaborate directly with senior design teams and cross-functional partners to bring competitive fashion concepts from idea to production.

• Assist in designing and developing ladies' sleepwear, loungewear, and fleece jackets under the direction of senior design leads.
• Produce detailed sketches, technical drawings, and mood boards to communicate concepts and support quarterly product development.
• Research current fashion trends through market analysis and industry events to inform seasonal line directions.
• Participate in material, color, and trim selection; review and comment on lab-dips, handlooms, knit-downs, and strike-offs.
• Collaborate with internal cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and external manufacturers to support sample creation, prototype development, and quality production.
• Help troubleshoot technical product development issues while maintaining organized documentation across multiple active projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or equivalent industry work experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in ladies' apparel design, with a focus on clothing construction and technical pattern-making fundamentals.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator (InDesign and Microsoft Office suite proficiency preferred).
• Strong understanding of apparel retail merchandising, color theory, and fabric selection.
• Excellent organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and effective problem-solving and communication abilities.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.