Design seasonal hosiery and sock collections from concept through final execution. Research trends, materials, patterns, colors, and consumer insights; create CADs, technical sketches, artwork, and presentations; collaborate with product development, merchandising, sales, overseas factories, and customers; review samples and prototypes; incorporate feedback; and manage seasonal development milestones and deadlines.
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We are seeking an experienced Freelance Hosiery & Socks Designer to support one of our key Private Label customers. This role is responsible for designing trend-right, commercially driven hosiery and sock collections while partnering closely with Product Development, Sales, Merchandising, and overseas teams throughout the product development process. The designer will support seasonal development from concept through customer presentations, sample development, and final execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Design seasonal collections across hosiery and sock categories, including fashion socks, tights, stockings, and other legwear.
- Research fashion trends, colors, materials, yarns, patterns, textures, and consumer insights to develop customer-focused assortments.
- Create CADs, technical sketches, artwork, prints, patterns, colorways, and presentation boards for customer meetings.
- Develop products that align with the customer's brand identity, target retail pricing, and quality standards.
- Partner with Product Development, Merchandising, and overseas factories throughout the sample development process.
- Review prototypes and sample submissions and provide design comments to ensure fit, appearance, construction, and quality meet customer expectations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage seasonal calendars and ensure timely execution of product development milestones.
- Support customer presentations and respond to design revisions and feedback throughout the development process.
- Stay current on fashion trends, competitive retail offerings, and innovations within the hosiery, socks, and legwear markets.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of design experience in socks, hosiery, tights, stockings, or related legwear categories.
- Experience designing for Private Label retail customers.
- Strong understanding of sock and hosiery construction, yarns, knitting techniques, materials, and product development.
- Experience developing patterns, prints, graphics, and seasonal color assortments for socks and hosiery.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and seasonal deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation/Benefits
- The approximate hourly rate range for this freelance position is $40.00–$55.00 per hour. The offered hourly rate will vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience.
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