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Freelance / Part time womenswear designer

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Freelance/ Part time Women's Fashion Designer – Job Description

We are looking for a Freelance/ Part-time Women's Fashion Designer for our in-season brand Saige by Nomads.
Saige is an elevated, trend led in season brand which has a quick turnaround
.

The freelance designer should specialize in creating innovative, trend-driven, and customer-focused designs for the women's wear market. This role involves overseeing the full design lifecycle—from concept development to final sample.

Key Responsibilities

1. Concept Development & Trend Research

  • Conduct research on global fashion trends, colour palettes, fabrics, and silhouettes.

  • Create seasonal mood boards, and design themes tailored to customer needs.

  • Garment Design & Illustration

  • Produce detailed sketches using hand illustration or digital tools (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.).

  • Create unique design elements including prints, trims, embroideries, and surface embellishments.

  • Technical Development

  • Use current tech packs to include measurements, construction details, fabric specifications, etc. and communicate the same with overseas factories.

  • Fabric & Material Selection

  • Recommend fabrics, trims, accessories, suitable for the collection.

  • Source materials based on budget, availability, quality, sustainability, and performance.

  • Sample Coordination & Fit Reviews

  • Collaborate with oversees manufacturers to produce first samples and prototypes.

  • Conduct fit sessions to refine garment construction and silhouette.
  • Make corrections and improvements to ensure final products meet aesthetic and quality standards.

6. Cross-Functional Team Coordination

  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including pattern makers, merchandisers from factories, production managers (based in India), sales team and buying team
  • Align timelines, technical specifications, cost considerations, and production

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong design sensibility with a deep understanding of women's body shapes and fashion preferences.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar software.
  • Knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, and fabric behaviour.
  • Ability to create tech packs and communicate with production teams.
  • Strong communication, time management, and client-handling abilities.
  • Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.