Freelance Associate Designer

Position Overview: Premium children's brand is seeking a freelance Associate Designer to support the design team in a fast-paced, apparel-focused environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, efficient designer with strong Adobe Illustrator skills and practical apparel design experience.

Key Responsibilities: Support the design team with apparel design, development, and production-ready artwork. Create and revise technical flats, line sheets, colorways, and presentation materials in Adobe Illustrator. Assist with seasonal product development from concept through final execution. Organize design files, artwork revisions, and product information accurately and efficiently. Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to meet development timelines. Manage multiple priorities and complete design updates quickly in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications: 1+ years of overall design experience, preferably within apparel. Demonstrated apparel design experience, including familiarity with garment construction and product development workflows. Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required. Ability to work quickly, take direction, and produce accurate work under tight timelines. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working collaboratively in an in-office setting.

Work Arrangement: This freelance role requires in-office availability Monday through Thursday for approximately 32 hours per week.