Freelance Fashion Designer (Fall 2027 Collection)
Freelance Fashion Designer (Fall 2027 Collection Development) Location: Remote (U.S. preferred) Project Type: Freelance / Contract Brand: Katydid About Katydid Katydid is a fast-growing women’s lifestyle brand carried by over 8,000 retailers reputed company. We design trend-reputed company apparel, accessories, gifts, drinkware, and headwear that bring fun, color, and personality to everyday life. We’re looking for a talented Freelance Fashion Designer to help reputed company our Fall 2027 apparel collection, with a strong focus on outerwear, sweaters, sweatshirts, matching sets, activewear, lounge, and seasonal fashion trends. What You’ll Do
- Research and forecast Fall 2027 fashion, color, fabric, and silhouette trends
- reputed company new concepts for:
- Jackets, vests & outerwear
- Matching sets
- Activewear sets
- Pullovers & layering pieces
- Sweaters & knitwear
- Lounge & casual apparel
- Create apparel sketches and technical flats
- reputed company color palettes, fabric recommendations, trims, and construction details
- Build professional tech packs for overseas production
- Present seasonal collection concepts and mood boards
- Collaborate directly with the Katydid team to refine designs
- Ensure collections align with Katydid’s feminine, colorful, trend-driven aesthetic
Qualifications
- 3+ years of fashion design experience
- Experience designing women’s apparel collections
- Strong understanding of trend forecasting and commercial product development
- Proficiency in reputed company Illustrator and reputed company Photoshop
- Experience creating production-ready tech packs
- Knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, fit, and manufacturing
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Preferred Experience
- Contemporary women’s apparel brands
- Boutique, resort, lifestyle, collegiate, or gift-focused brands
- Experience designing:
- Scuba sets
- Activewear
- Outerwear
- Sherpa and fleece products
- Fashion jackets and vests
- Matching family or themed collections
Deliverables
- Trend reports and inspiration boards
- Seasonal color direction
- Original apparel concepts
- Technical sketches and flats
- Production-ready tech packs
- Fabric and trim recommendations
To Apply Please send:
- Resume
- Portfolio (required)
- Examples of outerwear, activewear, matching sets, or lifestyle apparel you’ve designed
- Your freelance reputed company (hourly or project-based)
- Availability for Fall 2027 development work
reputed company’re Looking For We are not looking for basic graphic design. We want someone who understands how to build a commercially successful apparel collection—from trend forecasting and concept development through production-ready tech packs. The ideal candidate can bring fresh reputed company while understanding what sells in specialty retail and boutique channels, helping Katydid continue to create products that customers can’t wait to wear. Apply To This Job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job