Technical Designer – Kids

Kid’s apparel brand is seeking a Technical Designer – Kids to join our team in a long term freelance capacity. This role is ideal for a highly experienced technical design professional with a strong background in childrenswear and a sharp eye for fit, construction, and product quality. The right candidate will bring deep technical knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple categories in a fast-paced environment.

Required Experience: 6+ years of technical design experience in childrenswear. Private label experience is helpful, but not required.

Product Categories: Cut & Sew Knit, Woven, and Swimwear. Sweater experience is a plus, and training can be provided.

Size Range: Preemie through Big Boys 18–20 and Girls 14–16.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of garment construction and fit
• Strong understanding of grading and size scaling
• Solid foundation in patternmaking principles
• Knowledge of CPSIA and U.S. childrenswear regulations
• Ability to develop base size measurements from design concept through final production specifications
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to interpret and support a variety of brand fits and aesthetics
• Ability to follow tech pack construction details and design comments accurately
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel

Responsibilities

• Measure and evaluate fit samples, including Proto, Fit, PP, and TOP stages
• Prepare garments and documentation for fittings
• Lead fit sessions on mannequins
• Ensure sample accuracy for construction, trims, finishes, and adherence to tech pack specifications
• Identify and resolve issues related to garment balance, proportion, and comfort
• Provide clear, detailed, and actionable fit comments to factories and follow through on corrections
• Troubleshoot production and quality issues throughout development
• Conduct PP and TOP quality control checks to confirm garments meet approved standards before customer submission
• Collaborate closely with Design and Production teams from development through final production
• Manage sample receiving, shipping, and distribution of sample packages

Our fashion client is seeking a detail-oriented Freelance EDI Administrator to support order processing, shipping, receiving, and invoicing operations. This is an ongoing, part-time remote opportunity for someone who is highly organized, accurate, and comfortable coordinating with warehouse teams and order-management systems.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Freelance/Contract assignment
• Location: Remote
• Schedule: 10–15 hours per week, ongoing
• Pay Rate: $30/hour

What You’ll Do

• Receive, review, and accept customer orders through EDI using the AIMS platform.
• Validate order details, including product styles, inventory availability, and items requiring production or cutting.
• Coordinate outbound shipments, including advance shipping notifications (ASNs), shipping labels, and delivery requirements.
• Ensure orders are packed accurately and routed to the correct customer locations.
• Complete invoicing promptly after shipments have been dispatched.
• Accurately receive and process inbound shipments from India and China.
• Partner closely with warehouse personnel to support shipping, receiving, inventory, and daily fulfillment needs.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with internal stakeholders to keep order flow moving smoothly.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with EDI, order management, shipping, receiving, or warehouse administration.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple orders accurately.
• Comfort working with shipping platforms, inventory systems, and invoicing processes; AIMS experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, part-time capacity while collaborating effectively with warehouse staff.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

This role is well suited to an experienced operations or EDI professional looking for flexible, ongoing freelance work alongside a full-time position or other commitments.

Orange County based apparel company is seeking a Technical Designer – men’s and women’s apparel to join the team immediately for a temporary position

*this role is onsite. Only local & available candidates will be considered

• Own the technical development process for apparel from initial concept through production, ensuring strong fit, construction quality, and timely execution.
• Lead fit reviews with cross-functional partners to assess silhouette, proportion, mobility, and overall garment appearance.
• Evaluate samples with precision, document issues clearly, and recommend practical solutions to improve fit and construction.
• Communicate revisions to manufacturing partners using technical documentation, pattern updates, and visual references.
• Maintain accurate measurement specs, construction details, and technical package information throughout development.
• Create and revise patterns as needed, including grading updates and technical corrections.
• Support consistency across categories by upholding established fit standards, construction methods, and block integrity.
• Partner closely with design and product teams early in development to translate creative concepts into production-ready specifications.
• Review garment details for quality, functionality, and cost awareness while balancing aesthetic intent.
• Build and maintain foundational blocks, fit references, and technical standards libraries.
• Track development progress across multiple styles and categories, managing deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Prepare detailed fit notes, technical comments, and quality-related reports to support smooth execution.
• Savvy within Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel and PLM systems
• Collaborate effectively with merchandising, product development, and design teams to drive alignment throughout the process.
• Bring strong knowledge of garment construction, fabric behavior, grading, and production requirements.
• Ideal candidates have 5+ years technical design experience within men’s women’s apparel and pattern making knowledge
• Experience working within private label preferred
• Experience working across multiple product categories is preferred; denim knowledge is a plus.

We are partnering with a global lifestyle brand seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Designer to support its Men’s Footwear division. Reporting to the Director of Design, this individual will lead the design and development of premium casual and hybrid footwear that balances modern style, performance, comfort, and technical innovation.

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking problem solver who draws inspiration from culture, sport, art, music, and emerging consumer trends. This person will help shape compelling seasonal collections and create distinctive, commercially relevant products that strengthen the brand’s position in the marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of innovative men’s casual and hybrid footwear from initial concept through final product.
• Develop seasonal concepts, product stories, silhouettes, materials, color palettes, and design details aligned with the brand’s creative direction.
• Partner with Product Line Management to develop line plans, design briefs, and product solutions that support business goals and consumer needs.
• Collaborate closely with Product Development to translate creative concepts into market-ready products across multiple footwear categories.
• Create detailed CADs, line art, technical packages, material specifications, and presentation materials that clearly communicate design intent.
• Present seasonal concepts, product recommendations, and consumer and cultural insights to internal partners and leadership.
• Collaborate across design, merchandising, product management, development, materials, and marketing to build cohesive product stories.
• Manage assigned projects according to the seasonal product calendar, ensuring all design deliverables and development deadlines are met.
• Support the development of effective sell-in tools and presentations that communicate product concepts and seasonal strategies.
• Research current and emerging trends in footwear, fashion, materials, manufacturing techniques, and technology.
• Conduct market, consumer, and cultural research to bring fresh ideas and new perspectives to the category.
• Provide design leadership and help maintain a high standard of creativity, execution, and product quality across the collection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Footwear Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Fashion Design, or a related discipline.
• Significant professional experience designing men’s footwear, ideally within casual, lifestyle, dress-casual, comfort, or hybrid categories.
• Strong understanding of footwear construction, materials, manufacturing processes, fit, and technical development.
• Demonstrated ability to develop premium, commercially viable footwear from initial concept through production.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other relevant design and presentation tools.
• Strong sketching, CAD, technical drawing, color, material, and presentation skills.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional creativity, modern design sensibility, technical knowledge, and successful product execution.
• Ability to translate cultural, consumer, and market insights into compelling product concepts.
• Strong communication, presentation, collaboration, and project-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple seasonal projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Experience partnering with overseas development and manufacturing teams is preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished footwear designer to influence a highly visible men’s category and create products that bring together elevated style, versatility, comfort, and innovation.

• Partner with Product Development to create market relevant products across multiple categories

• Deliver on-time product solutions in conjunction with the product calendar and business needs ensuring that all deadlines, line plans and deliverables are met

• Provide and present timely and relevant business, design, consumer, and cultural storytelling in conjunction with specific projects and briefs

• Lead in the development of appropriate sell in tools to effectively communicate concepts and strategies

• Study and research current and future trends; maintain expert knowledge in design trends, production techniques, and new technologies

• Conduct research onsite and off to bring new ideas to the category and brand

below is a list of candidates that were presented to us:

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Avryl Johnson

Elizabeth Darcy

Austin Jermacans

Pierome Sar

Mike Dean

Edward Kim

Yue Wu

Leif Hauge

Emily Guerra

Connor Dalrymple

Gabriel Pimental

Adrienn Malik

Dustin Simone

Anthony Hale

Dang-Khoa Huynh

Dan Bolinski

Michael Glancy

Carson Whittaker

Heather Laham

Amanda Gerdes

Joshua Fraser

Chris McGrath

Jacob Braghini

Alejandra Bucco

Steve Bruno

Sarah Barnwell Smith

Dakota Gorkun

Petyon Campbell

Marty Perkins

Brenden Sall

Scott Graham

Michael Weyrauch

Mirko Finale

Luke LaSpina

James Zabala

Kirsten Warkow

Gavin Engel

Hyon Bae

Hyeonji Yun

Paula Koumoundouros

Johanna Sapicas

Nick Huber

Bertrand Racine

Kyle Kelmetstrud

Edwin Requintina Jr

Diego Solis

Jonathan Bacon

Gaal Levine

Abi Ramos

Jonny Jensen

Dylan Schibanoff

Cordell Jordan

Arthur Klinkon

Nick Leverone

Dawn Mozina

Onsite Temporary In House Associate Merchandiser/ Buyer

We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented Associate Merchandiser to support an international product team. This is a highly Excel-driven role for someone who understands product and enjoys using data to identify opportunities, track performance, and support assortment decisions.

What You Will Do

• Manage product assortments, line sheets, inventory updates, and sales sample orders for international distributor partners.
• Analyze bookings, shipments, sell-through, and sales trends by country and category to identify opportunities and risks.
• Maintain product updates, including new additions, drops, and reductions across assigned markets.
• Build reports using internal data systems and present business insights to cross-functional partners.
• Support distributor calls and meetings, communicating product direction, key initiatives, and market needs.
• Partner with merchandising, planning, and international teams to strengthen assortments and drive sales.
• Participate in product reviews and global product conferences.

What We Are Looking For

• 4–5 years of merchandising or buying experience in footwear, apparel, or accessories.
• Strong product knowledge and experience managing a high volume of SKUs.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Analytical and data-driven with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator who is comfortable presenting in meetings and responding to questions in real time.
• International, wholesale, or sales experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

We’re looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Sample Coordinator to join a fast-paced merchandising team. This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a leading retail brand while supporting the day-to-day movement of product samples.

You’ll play a key role in managing incoming samples, tracking inventory, supporting merchandising teams, and ensuring products are delivered to the right place at the right time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, unbox, organize, and track incoming product samples.
• Perform quality checks to ensure samples match product information.
• Track sample inventory and maintain accurate records.
• Partner with merchandising teams to monitor sample arrivals and priorities.
• Coordinate sample routing, shipping, and logistics.
• Manage timelines and communicate updates across teams.
• Identify discrepancies and help resolve sample-related issues.
• Support ongoing improvements to sample processes and organization.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Experience in retail, inventory, sample coordination, stockroom, or operations is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and basic computer skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.

We’re looking for a talented Textile + Wallpaper Designer to join a collaborative design team creating trend-driven wallpaper and surface pattern collections. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong eye for color, print, and repeat design who enjoys bringing creative concepts to life while working closely with production and design teams.

The ideal candidate has experience developing artwork for interiors or surface design, understands production requirements, and is passionate about creating beautiful, commercially successful prints and patterns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create original wallpaper, textile, and surface pattern artwork from concept through production.
• Design seamless print repeats, engineered prints, and production-ready artwork.
• Develop seasonal color palettes and multiple colorway options.
• Create repeat layouts, color separations, and production files.
• Prepare artwork packages that meet production specifications and quality standards.
• Organize, maintain, and archive print libraries, artwork files, and design assets.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, and Production teams throughout the development process.
• Research trends in interiors, home décor, textiles, color, and surface design.
• Ensure artwork is accurate, organized, and ready for manufacturing.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of textile design, surface design, or print design experience.
• Experience designing wallpaper, textiles, home décor, interiors, or surface patterns.
• Strong understanding of repeat design, colorways, indexing, and production artwork.
• Experience creating production-ready files for manufacturing.
• Excellent eye for color, pattern, composition, and trend.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Required Software:

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator

Preferred Experience:

• Wallpaper design
• Home décor or interiors
• Surface pattern design
• Textile print development
• Color separation
• Print repeat creation
• Trend forecasting
• Production artwork preparation
• Digital print workflows

Position Overview

Seeking a seasoned Sales Representative to grow private label apparel business with off-price, department store, and specialty retail accounts. This is a relationship-driven role for an individual with a current, active network within retail Product Development, Production, Sourcing, Buying, and Merchandising teams.

Current experience selling primarily private label apparel is required. Candidates should bring recent success representing factory-direct apparel manufacturing capabilities and developing new retailer relationships that lead to meaningful sales growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business with off-price, department store, and specialty retail accounts.
• Leverage current relationships with Product Development, Production, Sourcing, Buying, and Merchandising teams to identify private label opportunities.
• Manage the sales process from prospecting and presentations through order placement and ongoing account growth.
• Present apparel manufacturing capabilities, product offerings, costing, and production solutions to prospective clients.
• Partner with internal design, merchandising, production, and operations teams to execute customer programs successfully.
• Identify upcoming product needs and recommend solutions across knit and woven apparel categories.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key retail decision-makers.
• Attend client meetings, trade shows, and industry events as needed.
• Meet or exceed annual sales and revenue goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of current apparel sales, private label, sourcing, or manufacturing business development experience.
• Recent experience selling mainly private label apparel. Required.
• Established, active relationships with retail teams at accounts such as TJX/TJ Maxx, Nordstrom Rack, Burlington, Ross, Bealls, Evereve, or similar retailers.
• Strong background in private label apparel development and factory-direct manufacturing.
• Experience across women’s knit and woven categories strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of garment production timelines, costing, sourcing, and product development.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and generate new business in a remote environment.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events.