Freelance RTW Designer

2 weeks ago

New York, United States Adecco USA Full time

Adecco Creative and Marketing is recruiting a RTW Freelance luxury Designer to initiate seasonal direction driven by trends with a circular mindset. In this role you will be part of a dynamic, creative enviroment where you will collaborate with talented designers and cross funcional partners within this luxury apparel business. Passionate about circular fasion and building a more sustainable future? This role is for you

This role is freelance 3 days in office in NYC. The rate for this role is betwen $50-$60hr.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Design to

  • Research artwork and silhouette design for RTW category (Cut & Sew, Woven, Knit) based on market trend and business need; adapt to circularity standards

  • Partner with Design Director to refine seasonal concepts, materials, and color palette for RTW.

  • Collaborate with the PD partner to source the most sustainable material.

  • Create the design for RTW category, including sketch, technical CAD, constructing the garment, determining new fits and incorporating branding details.

  • Create the design concept for the artwork, including: scale, technique, stitch direction, print color (select pantone), embroidery (select thread color), embellishments, patches, and artwork placement.

  • In addition to researching artworks, adapt handbag graphics from leathergoods so that they can be executed in RTW.

  • Post launch, review and comment on strike-offs, ensuring design intent is met with regards to both technique and circularity, color and placement; communicate modifications needed for Production.

  • Conduct fittings on model

  • Collaborate with PD and sustainability team to ensure the product meets our circular principles.

  • Responsible for timeline adherence; ensure all Design Cards are completed accurately and delivered to Development on time; ensure all samples are available for product presentation and finalization.

  • Responsible for upholding design integrity, high quality execution, and timeliness throughout the entire development process from concept through commercialization.

  • Collaborate with external partners on an as needed basis.

  • Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Concept, Print, and Product Development on regular basis; participate in meetings with cross-functional category partners.

The accomplished individual will possess

  • Must possess a strong fashion sense and have the ability to interpret trends

  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up

  • Must be flexible and adapt easily to change

  • Passion for sustainability and circularity

An outstanding professional will have

  • 3+ years' design experience focused on RTW

  • Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field

  • Experience or understanding in sustainable materials and circular deign preferred

  • Excellent hand sketching skills; ability to create both freeform garment renderings and renderings on figure drawings

  • Ability to CAD technical drawings

  • Experience developing product directly with factories; understanding of apparel development from concept through commercialization

  • Understanding of materials, and garment construction & performance (i.e. strong knowledge of fabric, material quality, and how it will perform as a garment)

  • Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office



Pay Details: $50.00 to $60.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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