Shining Shiny Inc: Freelance Fashion Designer

Designer is needed in United States.

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Client: Shining Shiny Inc

Location: Remote

Contract: Temporary, Part-time

Welcome to w-awake, where sustainability meets style, and conscious living is elevated to an art. We believe in creating fashion that cares for our planet, without sacrificing on design or quality. Our tagline ‘stay cozy, stay chic’ Our definition of “coziness” is in four aspects:

• Sourcing cozy fabrics that are soft to touch
• Easy-to-wear and versatile pieces that are perfect for lounging at home, working at the office, and everywhere in between
• Rich neutral tones and warm shades that exude a sense of calm and relaxation
• Ensuring that women feel comfortable in our clothes — and more importantly, feel comfortable in their own skin and with who they are.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• High taste level and heightened sense for current and upcoming trends.
• Research and identify trend directions; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups, and inspirational photos.
• Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar.
• Illustration and flat sketching,tech pack creation and follow up.
• Select and review fabrics and trims; ensure maintenance of fabric/trim library.
• Approve lab dips with department manager and ensure consistency with color standards; review prints and graphics where appropriate and advise revisions
• Troubleshoot sample issues and identify solutions.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design or equivalent experience
• Experience: 1+ Years of professional design experience
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products
• Superior communication skills with team members, factories and vendors
• Creativity, and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch
• Technical capability, proficient understanding of construction and expression of fit.
• Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
• Ability to critically think/problem solve
• Highly organized and methodical. Attention to detail is paramount
• Natural curiosity and desire to learn
• Strong working knowledge of garment construction

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour