A leading fashion retailer is looking for a Freelance Assistant Merchant to join their team on a hybrid basis in Los Angeles. This role is ideal for someone passionate about the business side of fashion who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Assistant Merchant will support seasonal strategy and assortment planning, manage purchase orders and reporting, and partner cross-functionally with Design, Planning, and Product Development to deliver trend-right assortments to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Support department goals to achieve seasonal sales and margin targets.
• Assist in performing market analysis and identifying business opportunities.
• Help select and purchase product assortments aligned with trend data and customer insights.
• Create and maintain accurate assortment sheets and buy plans.
• Manage purchase order creation, updates, and change requests.
• Reconcile monthly receipts and contribute to Open-to-Buy meetings.
• Facilitate strong partnerships across Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, Visual, Design, and Product Development teams.
• Organize web samples, sales tools, and business recaps.
• Review live product activations on the website for accuracy.
• Read customer reviews and provide feedback to merchant teams.

Tools & Programs:

• Microsoft Excel (advanced)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• PLM systems

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of experience as an Assistant Merchant or in a related retail function.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Highly detail-oriented and process-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach to problem solving.

24 Seven is partnering with a top global sportswear client to help them find a Materials Designer for this onsite position in the Portland, OR area. This is a fulltime 3 month contract with potential to extend working 4 days a week onsite. While on contract, you’d be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more.

Ideal Candidate: will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 3-5 years professional experience in a design environment working with
materials, textiles and/or color.

As a Materials Designer on our client’s Sportswear team, you will leverage materials to deliver a premium, recognizable and consumer relevant brand point of view in the marketplace through strategic vision, design direction, storytelling, and editing. You will lead the design of the materials, material palettes, creative vision, and strategies for specific footwear projects that span across the brand’s Sportswear team.

You will maintain hands-on involvement in materials design and development throughout the product creation process in support of the seasonal creative direction and the various priorities for Lifestyle product.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Art or a related field
• 3 – 5 years relevant experience in a design environment working with
materials, textiles and/or color
• Passion for Materials Design
• Proficiency in holistic product design & method of make
• Ability to collaborate both within the design team and with category partners, flexible with individual’s working styles
• Ability to translate cultural & consumer knowledge/insight to narratives and product executions
• Exceptional Presentation Skills; Visual Communication
• Strong consumer connection with lifestyle related products
• Highly organized and self-sufficient
• Experience in participating in multiple projects with competing resources and deadlines
• Strong digital suite / CAD capabilities
• Must have a portfolio showcasing skills- looking for material and color heavy work, shows your process.

We’re looking for a Production Assistant to join a fast-paced, high-energy fashion team in West Hollywood! This is a 3–4 week freelance role with potential to extend. Perfect for someone detail-oriented, organized, and ready to jump in and support across all areas of production.

What You’ll Do:
• Assist the production team with WIP tracking & timelines
• Coordinate lab dips, samples & approvals (Fit ? TOP)
• Manage communication with factories & cross-functional teams
• Support data entry in PLM / Full Circle
• Organize & ship samples at season’s end

What We’re Looking For:
• 1–2 years of apparel production experience
• Strong Excel & organizational skills
• Great communication and follow-through
• Team-player attitude and ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting

Position Overview: This is a full-time role created due to company growth, where you will support the buying team by managing seasonal buys and assortment planning independently. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient in Excel, and has experience in apparel—preferably with kids’ and women’s products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage seasonal buys and assortment planning effectively.
• Work with production to place and track purchase orders, updating buy sheets and systems accordingly.
• Monitor deliveries and resolve discrepancies with partners.
• Manage purchase order changes, cancellations, and reorders.
• Coordinate and track sample requests, including organization of photoshoot samples.
• Enter and track sample orders within systems.
• Collaborate with licensors to maintain style master files and secure timely approvals for product submissions and packaging.
• Work with merchandising, planning, marketing, and creative teams to ensure accuracy of product information for campaigns and launches.
• Assist with new product setup and item data accuracy in systems and e-commerce platforms.
• Prepare weekly and monthly sales, inventory, and buy reports.
• Support planning by tracking sell-through, weeks-of-supply, and inventory levels to aid reorder and markdown decisions.
• Contribute to line reviews, seasonal meetings, and assortment presentations by preparing samples, boards, and decks.
• Provide general administrative support, reporting, and accurate data entry for the buying team.

Compensation: Competitive salary in the $80,000 range, less likely to exceed $90,000.

Product Development Associate

Client Overview: Leading manufacturer or women’s and kids swimwear and coverups.

Position Overview: We have an opening for a product developer for women’s coverups. We are looking for someone experienced in women’s apparel product development, with experience working with lightweight wovens, knits, and some fully fashioned or crochet fabrics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with internal and client design teams on fabric development; source fabrics with mills and develop new fabrics.
• Implement development samples with overseas vendors from design CADs for client meetings, based on designer’s vision and client’s costing needs.
• Follow up on development fabric testing with suppliers; troubleshoot and resolve issues with testing.
• Handle costing including fabric, garment, and pricing to clients.
• Manage order allocation.
• Attend fittings to evaluate aesthetic interpretation of samples for design meetings and pre-production approvals.
• Create Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Traceability management using BCI Cotton on the Inspectorio platform.
• Manage Time & Action Calendars including internal design calendars and factory T&A for order placement and delivery dates.
• Manage Natific Certification process.
• Evaluate lab dips, trims, and prints for color approval both visually and digitally; interact with design teams and clients for color approvals as necessary; troubleshoot and resolve color-related issues with mills.
• Maintain daily email correspondence with overseas suppliers and clients as needed.
• Collaborate with Production & Logistics Teams to ensure product is produced as expected and delivered on schedule.

Position: Contemporary Apparel Designer
Location: New York, NY

About the Role
We’re seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Contemporary Apparel Designer to join our New York–based design team. This role will focus on concepting, designing, and developing women’s ready-to-wear collections that embody a modern, elevated aesthetic—balancing trend relevance, wearability, and brand DNA.

Key Responsibilities
• Research seasonal trends, fabrics, colors, and silhouettes aligned with the brand’s point of view.
• Design and develop cohesive collections across categories (knits, wovens, outerwear, and soft dressing).
• Create detailed tech packs, sketches, and presentation materials for internal and external use.
• Partner closely with Product Development, Merchandising, and Technical Design to ensure design integrity from concept through production.
• Attend fittings and collaborate on garment construction, fabric selection, and finishing details.
• Work with vendors and mills to source innovative materials and trims that align with aesthetic and cost parameters.
• Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape, ensuring the brand remains relevant and distinctive in the contemporary market.
• Present design concepts and seasonal inspiration to leadership, merchandising, and sales teams.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing for a contemporary or luxury women’s apparel brand.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and fabrications.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD design programs.
• Excellent sketching, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Passion for modern design, craftsmanship, and innovation.

Onsite in Orange County, CA

About the Role
We’re looking for a passionate and visionary Resortwear Designer to join our Southern California design team. This role is ideal for a designer who embodies effortless style and understands the intersection of luxury, comfort, and travel. You’ll design collections that capture the spirit of coastal living—balancing elevated silhouettes, natural textures, and a relaxed sophistication that transitions seamlessly from beach to city.

Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop seasonal resortwear collections, including dresses, swim cover-ups, separates, and soft tailoring that reflect the brand’s aesthetic and lifestyle.
• Research trends, color stories, fabrics, and prints relevant to resort and travel-ready markets.
• Create detailed sketches, CADs, and tech packs for sampling and production.
• Collaborate closely with Product Development, Production, and Merchandising to ensure alignment across design, cost, and delivery timelines.
• Source sustainable and high-quality materials suited to warm-weather wear and resort environments.
• Work with patternmakers and sample rooms to refine fit, drape, and construction details.
• Present seasonal concepts, mood boards, and collection lineups to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape and evolving resortwear trends to keep the brand fresh and aspirational.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing women’s contemporary or resortwear apparel.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, construction, and print development specific to lightweight and breathable materials.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD programs.
• Excellent eye for color, proportion, and trend forecasting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a detail-oriented, proactive mindset.
• Deep appreciation for coastal, travel, and wellness-inspired aesthetics.

Sweater Designer- Womens Private Label
Onsite NYC- 4 days wfh Fri
Salary: 80-90k DOE

Client Overview:
Our client is a Women’s fashion house presenting the latest must-have collections for every trendsetter. This role will focus on Private Level for off price and department stores.

Sweater Designer Overview:
As the Sweater Designer, you will be responsible for researching inspiration, developing new apparel design concepts, sketching ideas, creating technical packages, and overseeing samples.

Sweater Designer Responsibilities:
• Oversee research and inspiration to create a cohesive concept each season, review emerging trends and shapes, and research local markets
• Develop flats and sketches for all designs as part of a cohesive seasonal collection aligned with the brand’s overall aesthetic and vision
• Prepare all necessary components for design presentations, such as sketch boards, proto reviews, and production meeting preparation
• Collaborate with other Apparel Designers and various cross-functional teams and maintain strong business relationships with external partners
• Lead sample review sessions, provide recommendations, note feedback, and update sketches as necessary
• Create tech packs with full size scale layouts with yarn/trim details
• Source or develop yarns and trims
• Organize and maintain sweater library/archive

Apparel Designer Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3- 5 years’ experience as a Sweater Designer
• Technical knowledge of sweater knits , silhouettes, prints, colors, and trims
• Proficient with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop