Freelance Designer - Sleepwear & Intimates (Hybrid

Our client, a top fashion company, is looking for a Sleepwear & Intimates Designer. This is a 4+ month freelance project that operates on a hybrid schedule out of their New York City office.

• Constant research into trends, market studies and technological innovations that contribute to the success and launch of new products and categories for the brand
• Develop creative and innovative concepts and solutions that address the needs of specific categories identified through market research
• Focus on athletic apparel, which includes leggings, sports bras, and apparel
• Identify and develop innovative ideas, designs and solutions in all design areas and categories, such as:
  
  B. (but not limited to) development of raw materials, new construction techniques, development of new silhouettes, sustainability, identification and creation of new categories to launch, etc.
• Collaborate with design and CFT partners (raw materials, PD, color and print) to develop innovative product designs that appeal to target audiences and improve design image and product performance
• Successful implementation of ideas, designs and solutions that meet the brand's cost requirements
• Actively seek experienced mentorship to develop appropriate designs in terms of cost/value, fit and performance, manufacturability, sustainability, marketability and aesthetic finish
• Lead in the creation of new processes and design applications to increase product value and performance.
• Build and present inspiring presentations that effectively communicate opportunity, concept, and new ideas to internal and external audiences
• Utilize your knowledge of category-specific consumers and cultures to improve product performance and appearance, and proactively work with the leaders to advance and build a personal portfolio of design skills, experiences and product and process knowledge
• Perform preliminary design research domestically
• Travel domestically and internationally to innovation summits, meet and work with existing and new suppliers
• Perform other duties as required
• Work with tech team on new fits and participate and collaborate on wear tests to help in the creation of new ideas and solutions

• Degree in design with experience in active sportswear, swimwear and/or athleisure.
• More than 5 years of experience in the design and development of innovative products
• Previous experience in sportswear design is preferred as this role supports multiple offline categories
• Ability to act as a link between multiple cross-functional departments
• Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, computer savvy in the Adobe suite and capable of multitasking;
  Skills and experience in Photoshop and Illustrator are required
• Good eye for color, trend, detail and construction.
• Must think entrepreneurially, work independently and think outside the box
• Knowledge of colors, textures and shapes related to the creation of excellent products
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, including the ability to make persuasive presentations to senior management
• Able to be flexible to work in-office when needed by team / business needs due to current hybrid working environment (in office and remote from home)
• In person / in-office collaboration is required, the frequency of such in-person / in-office collaboration (e.g., portion of week, entire week) is dictated by business needs, such collaboration includes work centralized around product development, milestone meetings, fittings, and approvals

• medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers