Apparel Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Design and create apparel collections for Baby Phat, Paul Frank, and additional company brands.

• Produce comprehensive, factory-ready tech packs that include specifications, measurements, construction details, trims, fabrics, colors, artwork placement, and finishing requirements.

• Develop technical flat sketches and CAD presentations utilizing Adobe Illustrator.

• Generate size specifications, measurement charts, and grading instructions.

• Evaluate samples, fittings, and production details to ensure accuracy and quality.

• Relay technical corrections and revisions directly to overseas factories.

• Investigate fashion trends, fabrics, silhouettes, prints, and graphics.

• Create concepts and designs for significant national retail chains.

• Develop colorways, print layouts, graphic placements, and presentation boards.

• Collaborate with merchandising, sales, and production teams from the conceptual phase through to final production.

• Oversee multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–10 years of professional experience in apparel design is required.

• Proven experience in creating and developing complete, production-ready tech packs for the US junior apparel market.

• Strong understanding of the target audience, sizing, fit, and fashion trends in the US junior apparel market.

• Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

• In-depth technical knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, trims, measurements, and fit.

• Ability to produce professional CADs, technical flats, and detailed specification sheets.

• Experience in direct communication with overseas factories and reviewing production samples.

• Knowledge of apparel manufacturing and production processes.

• Strong awareness of current fashion trends and commercial retail design.

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Capability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.

• Existing ongoing roles or client work must be disclosed.

• Engagement must be indicated on LinkedIn as “Independent Contractor.”

• Experience in designing for major retailers, licensed brands, or private-label apparel is highly desirable.

• Experience with women's sportswear, casualwear, fleece, knits, and graphic apparel is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% remote work from home.

• Flexibility in managing time as an independent contractor.

• Opportunity to work with iconic licensed brands such as Baby Phat and Paul Frank.

• Meaningful creative involvement and responsibility in developing new collections.

• Direct collaboration with an experienced team boasting over 30 years of industry expertise.