Freelance Women’s Apparel Designer

An established company in the fashion industry is seeking a Freelance Women’s Apparel Designer to support a fast-paced womenswear team across a range of creative initiatives. This freelance opportunity is ideal for a designer who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys contributing to trend-driven apparel collections from concept through development support.

The ideal candidate is highly skilled in Adobe Illustrator and brings a strong sense of style, technical precision, and creative versatility to women’s apparel design. This person should be comfortable working across multiple aesthetics, partnering with cross-functional teams, and supporting the design process with accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities:
Create and update flats for womenswear styles
Assist with design presentations and visual materials
Prepare artwork for development and internal review
Support seasonal concept development and design execution
Help maintain organization across daily design room activities
Collaborate with team members to ensure timely project progress

Qualifications:
Experience in women’s apparel design
Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Excel
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage a variety of day-to-day design tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to adapt to different brand aesthetics and design needs

Product Developer

Our client is an industry-leading brand specializing in organic cotton baby clothing, bedding, and natural skincare essentials.

As the Product Developer, you will help to bring beautifully designed, high-quality children’s apparel and soft goods to life. This role is responsible for managing the development process from initial design handoff through production readiness, ensuring products meet brand standards, cost targets, quality expectations, and calendar milestones.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the product development process from concept approval through production handoff.
• Track development milestones, submits, approvals, and sample status to ensure seasonal calendars remain on schedule.
• Partner closely with design and technical design to ensure products reflect intended aesthetic, fit, construction, and functionality.
• Review development submits such as lab dips, print strike-offs, fabric approvals, trim samples, and other materials for accuracy and alignment with brand standards.
• Communicate clearly with domestic and overseas vendors regarding timelines, comments, revisions, and product requirements.
• Help identify risks to delivery or execution early and recommend practical solutions to maintain momentum.
• Maintain accurate product information, development trackers, and system data throughout the lifecycle.
• Support preparation for line reviews, milestone meetings, and go-to-market presentations by ensuring samples and product details are complete and accurate.
• Coordinate packaging, labeling, and retailer-specific requirements with internal teams and vendor partners as needed.
• Participate in fittings and cross-functional review meetings to support product quality and readiness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in fashion, textiles, product development, or a related field.
• Several years of professional experience in apparel or consumer product development, preferably within childrenswear or a similarly detail-driven category.
• Demonstrated experience managing products through the full development lifecycle in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Strong project management, organizational, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience reviewing color and material submits, samples, and construction details.
• Comfort working with cross-functional teams and overseas vendor partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with PLM systems is strongly preferred.
• Adobe Illustrator experience is a plus.

We’re partnering with a well-known fashion brand seeking an experienced Raw Materials Manager to lead sourcing, development, and execution across handbags & footwear. This is a highly cross-functional role ideal for someone with strong expertise in leather, trims, hardware, supplier management, and global sourcing within a fast-paced, design-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead raw material sourcing and development across handbags & footwear and accessories categories, with a focus on leather, trims, hardware, and specialty materials
• Partner closely with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and Production teams to support seasonal product creation from concept through execution
• Drive material innovation by identifying new sources, fabrication techniques, finishes, and construction solutions aligned with brand direction
• Manage global vendor and supplier relationships, including overseas sourcing partners, mills, tanneries, and trim suppliers
• Oversee costing strategy, supplier negotiations, MOQ management, and lead time optimization
• Support bulk purchasing execution and ensure material readiness against production timelines
• Establish and maintain quality standards, approval processes, testing compliance, and risk mitigation strategies
• Maintain accurate material documentation, pricing records, vendor details, and development timelines within PLM/internal systems
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and sourcing opportunities to strengthen the material pipeline
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and strategic support to junior team members as needed

Ideal Background
• 8+ years of experience in raw materials development, sourcing, or procurement within footwear and/or accessories
• Strong background in leather, trims, hardware, and specialty material development
• Experience managing global vendor relationships and overseas sourcing partnerships
• Deep understanding of costing, production timelines, MOQs, and manufacturing constraints
• Proven negotiation skills and experience driving sourcing efficiencies
• Prior leadership or team management experience preferred
• Proficiency in Excel and PLM systems
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Key Focus Areas:

• Deep expertise in leather and trim development, particularly within leather handbags and footwear
• Strong preference for candidates with leather handbag materials experience; footwear experience is also highly valuable
• Need someone who understands the full end-to-end raw materials process including:
  • Development timelines
  • Testing and compliance
  • Factory communication
  • Sampling and production execution
  • Vendor management
  • Bulk approvals and production readiness
• Candidate will lead the full materials development process and oversee all related execution

Menswear Technical Designer

Employment Type: Full-Time

Mens Sportswear company is seeking a detail-oriented Menswear Technical Designer to support the development of high-quality apparel from concept through production. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in both knit and woven garments, with a preference for menswear experience.

Key Responsibilities:

– Create and maintain accurate spec sheets and technical packs
– Support garment fit development, grading, and measurement review
– Partner with design, production, and vendors to ensure product consistency and quality
– Assist the Senior Technical Designer with daily technical development tasks
– Help manage fit sessions and communicate updates clearly to cross-functional teams
– Contribute to the development of knit and woven apparel categories

Qualifications:

– 3-5 years of technical design experience in apparel
– Menswear experience preferred; childrenswear experience also welcomed
– Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, grading, and fabric behavior
– Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel
– Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail
– Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Our client is seeking a Freelance Art Director with a refined creative perspective and a deep understanding of Luxury, Premium Fashion, and Beauty. This role is ideal for a highly independent creative leader who brings exceptional taste, strong visual instincts, and the ability to shape compelling customer-facing work across both campaign and digital experiences.

The ideal candidate has a sophisticated grasp of the luxury visual landscape, including silhouette, styling, color, composition, and the distinct codes that define both heritage and modern brands. They are able to translate that sensibility into elevated creative concepts that resonate across premium audiences and digital environments.

Beyond traditional art direction, this position calls for a hybrid skill set spanning visual design, concept development, and UX-minded thinking. This person will help create immersive, high-end customer experiences that extend beyond imagery into thoughtful, polished digital touchpoints. They should be comfortable building creative systems and experiences that feel aspirational, cohesive, and brand-right across surfaces.

This Freelance Art Director will lead projects from concept through execution with minimal oversight. Success in this role requires confidence in setting visual direction, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, presenting ideas clearly, and maintaining a high creative bar throughout ambiguity and change. The ability to guide teams, defend creative rationale, and deliver high-quality work independently is essential.

Hands-on experience with AI-enabled creative workflows is also a key requirement. The right candidate understands how to use AI tools as part of a modern creative practice, from rapid ideation to scalable content production, while preserving premium quality and artistic integrity. They should know how to direct, refine, and elevate AI-generated outputs in a way that meets the standards of luxury-focused creative.

This is an exciting freelance opportunity for a forward-thinking Art Director who can blend fashion fluency, digital innovation, leadership, and creative craftsmanship to deliver distinctive, elevated work.

We’re seeking a Junior Recruiter with experience supporting high-volume retail hiring in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for someone who understands the unique demands of store and field recruitment, has strong candidate instincts, and can help drive efficient hiring processes for customer-facing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process for retail and related corporate support roles
• Source, screen, and coordinate candidates for a variety of positions
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and role requirements
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the interview process
• Schedule interviews, collect feedback, and support offer coordination
• Track recruiting activity and maintain accurate candidate records in internal systems
• Help build talent pipelines for ongoing and future retail hiring needs

Preferred Background

• Experience recruiting within retail, fashion, lifestyle, or other consumer-facing environments
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple openings at once
• Comfort working in a collaborative, onsite or hybrid setting
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Position Details

• Full-time opportunity
• Based in Los Angeles, CA
• Onsite presence expected most of the week

Intimates Technical Designer

Who We Are
Client is proudly female-founded and led for over 30 years, stands as a distinguished industry leader in the intimates business. Specializing in designing, manufacturing, and distributing high-quality lingerie and related products.

Position Overview
The Technical Designer supports the execution of garment fit and construction from initial development through production. This role is responsible for creating accurate technical specifications, evaluating fit samples, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and global partners to ensure high-quality, consistent fit across product categories. The Technical Designer plays a vital role in maintaining development standards and ensuring technical packages are clear and complete. The product categories include underwire bras, bralettes, and panties.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Specifications & Development

• Develop technical specification packages, including Points of Measure, How to Measure illustrations (using Adobe Illustrator), sewing instructions, and cutting instructions.
• Contribute to the strategy and refinement of sewing and measuring methods to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Create and maintain pattern files, including approved final garments, fit and grade samples, BOMs, and specifications.
• Prepare final production packages and QC packages on a weekly basis.
• Experience with Browzwear (3D) and Bamboo Rose PLM, a plus.

Fit Process & Evaluation

• Evaluate factory-submitted garments including fit, pre-production, production, and in-line samples.
• Complete fit comment reports and communicate feedback to factories and Hong Kong office (HKO) associates.
• Prioritize model needs and comment completion based on urgency and development timelines.
• Attend fit sessions, take on-body measurements, capture photos, and document fit details as needed.
• Apply knowledge of fit standards and block patterns in assessing garment construction and consistency.

Cross-Functional Communication

• Respond to inquiries from internal partners, HKO team, and factories regarding fit comments, specifications, and technical updates.
• Communicate changes or updates to specs and sewing methods clearly and in a timely manner.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Technical Design, with a strong preference for candidates with a background in Intimate apparel or performance swimwear.

• Expert-level skills in Adobe Illustrator for creating detailed “How to Measure” illustrations and technical sketches.
• Experience with PLM systems (specifically Bamboo Rose) and 3D design software (specifically Browzwear) is highly desirable but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data management, is required.
• Deep understanding of garment construction, sewing techniques, and the ability to apply fit standards and block patterns to ensure consistency.
• Strong ability to evaluate factory-submitted samples (fit, pre-production, and in-line) and provide clear, actionable fit comment reports.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and global partners, including the Hong Kong Office (HKO).
• Detail Orientation: High level of accuracy in creating technical specification packages, including Points of Measure (POM).

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes:

• Excellent medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k) with a Company match
• Paid vacation and holidays (and your birthday off too!)
• Health reimbursement account
• Disability Insurance
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• Group Life Insurance

Ariela & Associates is an EEO employer. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law.

Freelance Associate Designer

A growing company in the children’s apparel industry is seeking a Freelance Associate Designer to support the development of seasonal collections in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This opportunity is ideal for a creative, highly organized designer with a strong eye for detail and a passion for product development.

This role will work closely with the design team to help bring concepts to life from initial inspiration through sample review. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of design experience, a degree in Apparel Design, and strong technical skills in Adobe Illustrator and Excel.

Responsibilities:
Research fashion trends, concepts, colors, and materials relevant to seasonal collections
Create and update technical flats and design sketches
Prepare presentation materials for internal review meetings
Attend fittings and assist with updates to tech packs and design documentation
Organize and manage design samples, materials, and showroom assets
Support the day-to-day needs of the design team throughout the product development process

Qualifications:
Degree in Apparel Design or related field
1–2 years of relevant design experience
Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Excel
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Available to work on-site in New York City, five days per week