Freelance Designer

3.1 Phillip Lim is looking for a Temporary Freelance Designer to join our WRTW team. Applicants must be ready to share a portfolio upon request for further consideration

• Support senior designer with all design related tasks, including working on tech packs, CADs, layouts, trims, prints, embellishments, and materials.
• Contribute to seasonal research and creative development process.
• Work with assistant designer to ensure all design boards and decks are regularly updated and presentation ready.
• Communicate and work closely with PD, merch, and production departments.
• Participate in fittings and contribute as needed.

• Holistic understanding of product life cycle: concept, development and production, working proactively to minimize issues throughout cycle & transitions.
• Understanding collection timelines and milestones.
• Using resources wisely and collecting information to make informed decisions.
• Employ a combination of creative thinking and logic to solve problems -- presentations of an 'issue' are accompanied by multiple thought out and feasible solutions.

• 6+ years of design and technical experience with a luxury design brand.
• Must have strong understanding of garment construction, pattern making, draping and sketching.
• Strong communicator, both oral and written.
• Passionate/motivated – equally loves the product, process and execution.
• Proactive – anticipates needs & issues and works proactively to find solutions.
• Strong ability to work effectively and react quickly under pressure and evolving needs. Demonstrates excellent time-management and prioritization skills while working on multiple projects simultaneously and to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• The ability to precisely execute technical packs, technical sketches and fit comments.
• Computer skills must include Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong sense of ownership and excellent follow up skills to ensure the finished product is clearly communicated and beautifully executed.