Freelance Womenswear Designer Job at Li & Fung, New York, NY

  • Li & Fung
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities? Here is what you need to know about the job: We are seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Freelance Womenswear Designer to support our Private Label Design team on a project basis. This role will partner closely with the Design team to develop trend-right product for key retail customers by creating sketches, CADs, and production-ready technical packages. The ideal candidate has strong apparel design experience, thrives in a fast-paced private label environment, and can translate creative concepts into clear, accurate design documentation for development and production. Design Development Create original apparel designs aligned with customer requirements, seasonal trends, and brand direction. Develop detailed sketches, flats, and CADs for customer presentations and product development. Create accurate, production-ready tech packs, including garment construction details, measurements, and design specifications. Revise sketches, CADs, and technical packages based on customer and internal feedback. Ensure all design work is completed accurately and within established timelines. Product Development Support Partner closely with Design, Merchandising, and Product Development teams throughout the product development process. Clearly communicate design intent through detailed technical documentation for overseas factories. Assist with colorways, print placements, trims, graphics, garment details, and design updates as needed. Maintain organized design files and seasonal documentation. Trend & Customer Focus Research fashion trends, colors, fabrics, silhouettes, and market direction. Design product aligned with customer expectations, target price points, and private label business objectives. Support multiple customer programs simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred. 3+ years of apparel design experience, preferably within a private label environment. Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office. Experience creating detailed sketches, CADs, and production-ready tech packs. Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, fabrication, and manufacturing processes. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience designing for major U.S. retailers or private label customers. Experience working directly with overseas factories and product development teams. Knowledge of apparel manufacturing and production timelines. Experience using Miro for collaboration, concept development, and visual presentations is a plus. Familiarity with AI rendering tools and AI-assisted design workflows to support concept visualization and product development is a plus. Compensation/Benefits The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00 per hour. The offered hourly rate for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience. Important Notice: Fraudulent Communications It has come to our attention that there are people posing as representatives of Li & Fung. These imposters may offer false opportunities including fake employment offers and other fraudulent opportunities by email or other means of communication. Please beware of such fraudulent communications. If you are in doubt as to the legitimacy of any communications purportedly from Li & Fung, please verify with us by contacting LFHR@lifung.com. #lftrading #lifung As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. Fung Group is a pioneer for the consumer goods supply chain. With a rich history in import and export trading and global supply chain management dating back to 1906, our core businesses operate across the entire global supply chain for consumer goods including trading, logistics, distribution and retail. Today, we are focused on advancing new, disruptive technologies shaping the future of supply chains and exploring new opportunities for business growth through strategic innovation in retailing, new products, services or markets. Across Fung Group, our core values of entrepreneurship, being humble and acting as one family, form the basis for our culture, business strategies and brand. #J-18808-Ljbffr Li & Fung

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Freelance, Seasonal work, Work at office, Local area, Overseas

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