Freelance- Associate Designer (Women’s Tops) – Onsite- Orange County, CA

Job Description

We are seeking a talented

Associate Designer with Women’s Tops experience

to join a fast-paced apparel design team. This role will support the design and development process from seasonal concept through product execution, with a strong focus on CADs, technical design documentation, trend research, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing women’s tops, strong technical and creative design skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop Women’s Tops across seasonal collections
• Create and update CADs, sketches, and tech packs
• Research seasonal trends, colors, fabrics, trims, and silhouettes
• Assist with seasonal concept and collection development
• Select and develop fabrics, trims, colors, and design details
• Prepare accurate design specifications and technical documentation
• Partner closely with Product Development and Production throughout the development process
• Review samples and communicate design updates and revisions
• Maintain organized design files and product information
• Manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Previous professional experience designing Women’s Tops
• Strong CAD, sketching, and tech pack skills
• Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, color, garment construction, and fit
• Experience with trend research and seasonal concept development
• Understanding of the apparel product development process
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Design, Product Development, and Production
• Must be comfortable working fully onsite in Orange County, CA

Required Software

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop